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Crunchy Dill Dip

Whip up a delightful appetizer for your next gathering using spring-fresh veggies and herbs.

Salami Bites

Serve up simple sandwiches of meat and cheese to appease hungry appetites.

Recipe: Deviled (local) Eggs

Photo by Judith Hausman Deviled eggs taste even better when made with fresh, local eggs. Out here in the East Coast, it’s the season of birth and rebirth, so it’s not surprising that eggs figure into the celebrations coming up. Whether it’s the chicks or the eggs that come first is another issue, but both […]

Crisp Wheat Crackers

Pair these hearty and delicious homemade crackers with your favorite dip.

Spiced Lamb Loin with Red-wine Cherries

Put fruit to work in more than dessert. Add cherries to your next lamb loin for a sweet and spicy combination.

Spicy Cucumber Dill Dip

This dip with a kick will go perfectly alongside your next crudité plate.

Sour-cream Dill Biscuits

Wake up your palate with garden-fresh dill folded into a savory biscuit.

Penne with Asparagus, Peas and Basil

Mingle the green produce of spring in this pasta dish that is sure to be a family hit.

Farmstead Chef Join John Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, co-authors of the cookbook Farmstead Chef (New Society Publishers, 2011), as they share recipes and tips for using your garden abundance to eat seasonally. From creative ways to cook up zucchini to making homemade pantry staples, John and Lisa make it fun and easy to create a […]

Pasta Carbonara

This quick-and-easy recipe is versatile enough to serve for dinner, lunch or brunch, or to take along to a picnic or potluck. Leftovers reheat well or can be frozen for future meals.