blackberries on a platter with salad greens and shrimp
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Shrimp Salad with Blackberries, Prosciutto and Mixed Greens with Homemade Apricot Vinegar

This shrimp salad with homemade apricot vinegar is a summer sensation. The blend of sweet, sour, and salty flavors, combined with juicy shrimp and crisp greens, makes for a satisfying meal. Easy to prep, with the option of homemade or store-bought apricot vinegar, this dish is a refreshing choice for a lazy summer evening.

two ice cold glasses of watermelon alcoholic beverage with watermelon slice garnish and ice and watermelon slices laying in background
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Fresh Watermelon and Coconut Cooler Cocktail with Lemongrass

Sip into summer with this refreshing Fresh Watermelon and Coconut Cooler Cocktail with Lemongrass! Mix with coconut water for double water hydration( get it? Watermelon + Coconut Water= double the “water” the hydration!) A homemade lemongrass simple syrup (tap link for recipe) adds a tropical taste and lends an herbal scent as well as blending…

slice of crostini bread with goat cheese, rhubarb and fennel chutney spread over top, with slices of rhubarb surrounding
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Savory Rhubarb and Fennel Chutney with Mint

Rhubarb Vegetables (yes! Rhubarb is technically classified as a vegetable!) are commonly used in sweet dessert puddings, pies, and crumbles. However, Rhubarb has a distinctive bitter taste that lends itself well to savory cuisine. This savory rhubarb chutney with fennel and mint recipe (located at bottom of this page) is a delicious condiment to add…

Glass jar overflowing with vibrant violet flowers, spilling out onto a rustic surface, showcasing nature's beauty.
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5 Simple Uses For Wild Violet Flowers In Kitchen Recipes

Wild violets burst open in early spring and exhibit varying shades of white to deep purple. I have always eagerly awaited this moment, I love using wild violets in recipes in my kitchen! Violets are edible picked right from the stem and have a musky, floral taste with a sweet kick at the end. Some…

How to Cook Crispy Fiddlehead Ferns Appetizer with Zesty Lemon
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How to Cook Crispy Fiddlehead Ferns Appetizer with Zesty Lemon

Cook Fiddlehead Ferns into a Crunchy, Tangy, Cheesy Appetizer Recipe! You, yes…you! You can master the seasonal foraged bounty that is fiddlehead ferns! Looking up instructions on How to Cook Crispy Fiddlehead Ferns Appetizer with Zesty Lemon? Read on for a simple, step by step recipe that showcases this springtime delicacy… This appetizer is so…

Fiddlehead fern recipe
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Fiddlehead Fern Recipe Stir-Fry with Garlic Ginger Shrimp

How to Cook a Quick Fiddlehead Fern Recipe: This fiddlehead fern recipe is sauteed up with ginger and garlic and served over thin rice noodles. Fiddlehead ferns are edible, and easy to cook and use in many different recipes. Always blanch fiddleheads before using in any recipe, fiddleheads when cut from the wild contain trace…

row of green ramp leaves
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Ramp It Up: A Seasonal Celebration of Springs Wild Leek

Ramp Up Your Spring Cooking: A Comprehensive Guide to Delicious Ramp Recipes. Ramps are foraged in the early spring and have a flavor profile of garlic and onion. Ramps can be identified by their broad, green leaves, growing low to the ground in wooded areas. Sometimes ramps are referred to as wild leeks, I grew…

bowl of green ramp pesto on brown acacia cutting board
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Savory Wild Ramp Pesto with Anchovy and Pistachio

A Bright, Green, Springtime Favorite Introducing a vibrant blend of flavors, this Ramp Pesto with Anchovy and Pistachio adds a savory twist to your favorite dishes. The pungent ramps, also known as wild leeks, combined with salty anchovies and rich pistachios to create a pesto that’s both bold and filling . Spread this ramp pesto…

Salmon with swiss chard on plate with slices and artichoke, fresh swiss chard surrounding plate.
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Fresh Salmon Fillet with Rainbow Swiss Chard and Olives, Whole30 Compliant

A One-Pan Whole30, Gluten Free, Dairy Free Salmon Recipe with Fresh Rainbow Swiss Chard, Seasoned with Oranges and Olives.  This is one of my all time favorite Whole30, easy seafood and swiss chard enticing entree recipes. The salmon and swiss chard cook together in one pan, allowing for infused flavors and (a quick clean up!)…

sliced calzone on brown cutting board with zucchini and tomato sauce in bowl
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Foraged Feast: Ramp Vegetable Ricotta Calzone with Zucchini and Kale

This homemade calzone recipe is great way to utilize foraged ramps in a classic recipe. Filled with gooey, salty ricotta cheese, and veggies; this foraged feast: ramp vegetable ricotta calzone with zucchini and kale is a great way to introduce ramps onto your dining room table. If you have come upon a bunch of wild…

"A tall glass filled with a fizzy, creamy drink garnished with a slice of fresh lime and a sprinkle of nutmeg. The drink is light brown in color, with bubbles fizzing on top, giving it a refreshing and inviting look."
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Coconut Ginger Fizz Cocktail with Pistachio Orgeat

 Refreshing Coconut Ginger Fizz Cocktail with Homemade Pistachio Orgeat Recipe Transform your cocktail experience with a taste of the tropics, this recipe features flavors of coconut, pineapple, ginger, and a special addition of pistachio orgeat in place of traditional almond orgeat syrup.  This Coconut Ginger Fizz cocktail combines the tropical essence of coconut with the…

bahn mi sandwich
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Coconut Shrimp Sandwich, Banh Mi Fusion Recipe

This recipe has step-by-step instructions to learn How to Make Coconut Shrimp Sandwich, Banh Mi Fusion Recipe. This sandwich has crisp pickled vegetables, coconut oil coated shrimp and creamy mayo. Learn how to make this worldly street food at home for your self! Homemade Daikon Radish Pickle infused with Lime and Basil adds depths of…

Jar with green basil, lime amd white radish
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White Radish Quick Pickle Infused with Basil and Lime

White Daikon Radish Quick Pickle with Basil and Lime is a Simple, Crunchy Addition to Salads, Bahn Mi Sandwiches or Delicious as a Refreshing Snack. Flavors of basil and tart lime are infused via pickling into the white radish, adding a kick of flavor to any dish you choose to use these Quick Pickling Preserved…

bowl of white chocolate, raspberrycookies
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Rose, Raspberry, and White Chocolate Butter Cookies Recipe

Rose, Raspberry, and White Chocolate Butter Cookies Recipe: A Decadent Floral Dessert Recipe and Perfect Valentines Tea-Time Treat. Pipe this into sweet, sugar dusted sweetheart shapes for Valentines Day! These homemade rose, raspberry, and white chocolate butter cookies are a delightful treat that combines floral notes with fruity sweetness and creamy chocolate. The buttery cookies…

pink head on shrimp shrimp kabobs with green sauce
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Basil Garlic Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Jalapeno Honey Sauce

Have an bunch of basil from the garden and no idea what to do with all of those fresh herbs? I created this recipe for basil garlic marinated grilled shrimp skewers with jalapeno honey sauce with excessive bunches of basil in mind. Marinating shrimp in basil, vanilla, and garlic before skewering and BBQing over a…