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Quick & Easy
Farmers MarketInspired Recipes
With farmers market season in full swing, now is the perfect time to check out all the fresh produce at the Kennesaw Farmers Market and to experiment with some tasty new dishes. Local vendors have submitted a few of their favorite recipes that use ingredients you might find at the market (3:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 1).
Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini, Squash and Tomatoes K&T Farms (www.facebook.com/K-T-Farms-106283251987456) From www.cookingclassy.com.
Ingredients
• 1 pound zucchini, cut in half-inch slices • 1 pound squash, cut in half-inch slices • 14 small tomatoes, cut in half (We use our cherry tomatoes.) • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 4 cloves garlic, minced (2 tablespoons) • 1¼ teaspoons Italian seasoning • Salt and pepper • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a pan with aluminum foil. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, garlic and Italian seasoning. Let sit for 10 minutes. Put zucchini, squash and tomatoes in a larger bowl. Cover with oil after the 10 minutes. Spread evenly onto the baking sheet. Add salt and pepper. Cover with the Parmesan cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Watermelon Jicama Salad Point Blank Pepper Co. (www.pointblankpeppercompany.com)
Ingredients
• 1 pound seedless watermelon, rind removed, cut into 2-inch cubes • ½ large jicama, peeled, cut into 12-inch sticks • 2 tablespoons Point Blank Pepper Co. Smoke Rings, chopped • 1 scallion (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced • ½ cup coarsely chopped cilantro • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Directions
Gently toss watermelon, jicama, smoke rings, scallion, cilantro and lime juice in a large bowl. Season with salt, if desired. Variations: Add feta cheese, substitute mint for cilantro, drizzle with mild or hot table sauce.
Sunday Afternoon Salmon Spread
Recipe and photo courtesy of Dan Siegler.
Ingredients • • • • • •
1 piece Dancin’ Salmon smoked salmon 16 ounces cream cheese ½ jar capers, drained 1 small red onion, finely diced 3 tablespoons heavy cream Good Measure Bakery everything bread
Directions Cooks can find zucchini and squash at the K&T Farms booth at the Kennesaw Farmers Market. 38
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Allow the cream cheese to soften. Break up salmon into small pieces. In a mixing bowl, add all ingredients and mix well with a spoon. Slice bread and toast, if desired. Spread mixture onto bread.
