Farm-Fresh Seasonal Recipes and Stories

Small bites, Potatoes, Cheese, Sauce Jonathan Bardzik Small bites, Potatoes, Cheese, Sauce Jonathan Bardzik

Tradition isn’t always traditional.

Why should your wings have all of the fun? These Polish dumplings filled with mashed potatoes and blue cheese, and tossed in Buffalo sauce, may be the perfect new way to enjoy your  favorite game day flavors. Dumplings, whether Polish pierogi or Chinese pot stickers, take some handiwork so get the family together in the kitchen to do a little cooking before sitting down to enjoy the big game.

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Tomatoes, Zucchini, Basil, Cheese Jonathan Bardzik Tomatoes, Zucchini, Basil, Cheese Jonathan Bardzik

Food is beautiful.

Creamy, baked zucchini and tomato are topped with runny, melted, fresh mozzarella. Surprising herbal notes from Za’atar, a North African blend of sesame seeds, sumac and herbs, will remind you of Italian seasoning but with something special and new. The simplicity of this dish belies layer upon layer of bright, rich summer flavor.

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Eggs, Pork, Vinaigrette, Cheese, Breakfast, Brunch Jonathan Bardzik Eggs, Pork, Vinaigrette, Cheese, Breakfast, Brunch Jonathan Bardzik

The tease.

The crunch of toasted, warm, freshly-baked bread, with melted sharp, nutty cheese, olive oil-fried, fresh, richly-flavored eggs, with bright orange yolks, browned on the edges, and crisp greens dressed in a sharp Champagne vinaigrette made with sweet summer shallots. This is how you celebrate the weekend’s treasures from the farmer’s market. Slowly, indulgently, and with great joy.

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Asparagus, Cheese Jonathan Bardzik Asparagus, Cheese Jonathan Bardzik

Oh for Pete’s sake…!

A classic white pizza topped with Ricotta, fresh Mozzarella and Parmesan gets a salty, richness from Prosciutto and sweet-freshness and from thinly shaved asparagus . A splash of white balsamic vinegar adds just the right amount of acidity to balance all the cheese and delicious dough.

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Tomatoes, Cheese, Salad, Vinaigrette, Basil Jonathan Bardzik Tomatoes, Cheese, Salad, Vinaigrette, Basil Jonathan Bardzik

Set in stone.

This salad is so good it deserves hyperbole. Here goes. In the summertime, when the corn is high this simple salad celebrates tomatoes at their beautifully-balanced, sugary, acidic best. Sweet tomatoes, sharp, salty feta and the bright, earthy herb and red wine vinaigrette combine three big personalities on one stage and share the limelight in perfect balance delivering one delicious experience.

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Salad, Asparagus, Cheese, Vinaigrette Jonathan Bardzik Salad, Asparagus, Cheese, Vinaigrette Jonathan Bardzik

Long form.

Finely sliced asparagus and roughly chopped herbs keep this savory and fresh tasting. With the complete proteins in quinoa, its the perfect take-to-work lunch or make-ahead light spring supper. Cook the quinoa ahead of time and the rest of the salad is done in 10-15 minutes!

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