Fran made Irish Scalloped Potatoes this week with all BAFM vegetables, and planned to share it until she really looked at the photos. You can't see the amazingly fresh potatoes, or the cabbage, or onions, or garlic! This just looks like a pan of cream and cheese. How is that appropriate for a Market to Plate recipe? Sigh. But, you know what? It is absolutely delicious, and the perfect comfort food for fall. Their house devoured this beside some grilled brats and steamed green

The edges of the days are starting to feel like autumn, and with that comes soup weather. Recently, we enjoyed this lighter version of a chowder that utilizes the best of summer produce. The sweetness of fresh corn makes a rich, comforting bowl, but don't be afraid to also throw a little spicy pico de gallo made with garden tomatoes on top for a delicious flavor contrast. Zucchini Corn Chowder 5 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 of a red bell p

When the temperatures are high, the refreshing crisp coolness of cucumbers can't be beat. We like the versatility of this chunky Cucumber Ranch Dip with fresh veggies and find it irresistible stirred up with diced cooked chicken, celery, red grapes and pecans for a chicken salad. Cucumber Ranch Dip 1 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded, and grated on the large holes of a box grater (can peel, if skin is tough or waxy) 1 tablespoon red onion, finely chopped 3/4 cup sour

We have fallen in love with broiling B&L Honey over feta cheese. This combination is the perfect blend of sweet and salty to spread on crusty bread and simple enough to throw together for even last minute get togethers. Honey Thyme Brûléed Feta 1 8-ounce block feta, blotted dry 2-3 tablespoons honey (we like to get ours locally from B&L Honey !) 4-5 sprigs of fresh thyme 2 tablespoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Blot the feta with p

Bijou Hills Grassfed Beef is a loyal, long-time Burke Area Farmers Market vendor supplying our customers with delicious and nutritious cuts of grass fed beef. Prepared with sirloin, strip, or ribeye steak from Larry's freezer (and, of course, Ray's garlic), we can't resist the simplicity of Garlic Butter Steak Bites as a meal (with BAFM veggies on the side) or as a fun party appetizer. Garlic Butter Steak Bites 1 1/4 pounds steak ~sirloin, strip, or ribeye~ trimmed of fat and