Squash Pilaf

It still doesn’t feel quite like fall in North Carolina, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t getting fall produce from the western part of the state. In my attempt at a quick, tasty dish that used local produce, this was the result. 

Pistachio Biryani

This quick Indian flavored rice dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pistachios and raisins give it a unique flavor. If you don’t regular stock pistachios and/or raisins, look for these items in the bulk bin at your favorite health store. We paired it with a simple green salad with homemade dressing for a complete dinner.

It even tastes great as leftovers!

 

Curried Buddha Bowl

This is perfect for a summer meal due to the refreshing taste of the fresh vegetables combined with the spice from the curried hummus. 

Baked Risotto

Risotto is a great dish to make to use up extra vegetables from the farmer’s market. While traditional risotto is made by stirring in the broth slowly, it tastes just as good when it is baked in the oven. Adding beans to the recipe provides protein for a complete meal. This recipe uses zucchini and green beans but substitute what you have and what is in season. If you eat cheese, mix in a little parmesan or grated white cheddar.

Curried Potato Pea Soup

This recipe can be made in a Vitamix or on the stove. When we are short on time and want a quick but nutritious meal, we use the Vitamix. The consistency of the soup that it produces is amazing. Instructions for both are below. If you are using a Vitamix, divide the soup into two batches.

Huevos Rancheros Quinoa

I am a big fan of quinoa dishes for a quick weeknight meal. This one plays on a popular Mexican dish. This recipe makes a lot so cut it in half if you are only serving a few people and don’t want a ton of leftovers.

Baked Artichoke Risotto

Risotto is one of those foods that many people think requires a lot of work, however arborio rice tastes just as good when it is baked in the oven. Try this combination of flavors and you’ll have a tasty, one pot meal that requires little effort.

One Pot Rice

Although I enjoy making intricate meals, sometimes it is nice to throw everything in a pot and let it cook. This is one of those dishes. It is great when you are short on time and want to put the pot on and let it cook. We ate this with a simple salad of local bibb lettuce and kalamata olives, which complimented the dish nicely. 

Fall Vegetable Medley Soup

It might not feel like fall here in North Carolina quite yet, but it is starting to cool off at night, making for perfect soup weather. In our last produce delivery we received butternut squash, sweet corn and kale. This medley of vegetables was perfect for a soup. I made up the recipe as I went along but it turned out really good and tasted just like fall should. This soup goes well with the cornbread recipe that can be found in our cookbook.