Loads of zucchini got you down? Cant bear to make another loaf of zucchini bread? Look no further, this recipe is sure to be devoured by kids and husbands alike and will make. a nice dent in your zucchini pile!

Sauces & Seasonings, Main Dish, SidesErin ShearerAugust 22, 2021Nampa, Nampa Farmers Market, NFM, nfm, pork chop, peaches, vinegar, balsamic, mustardComment

Pork Chops with Grilled Peaches

Forever compulsively buying the freshest in-season produce and trying to figure out what to do with it before it goes bad. Porks sweetness pairs naturally with the peaches that are all the buzz at the market right now. The creamy cheesy grits provide balance to the tangy mustard and balsamic sauce.

Sauces & Seasonings, Main Dish, SidesErin ShearerAugust 4, 2021Nampa, Nampa Farmers Market, NFM, nfm, pork chop, peaches, vinegar, balsamic, mustardComment

Greek Style Street Corn on the Cob

Its should come as no surprise how much I love in-season street corn, maybe it’s an Idaho thing, but seriously, when its in season, I can’t seem to get enough! This recipe is a twist on the Mexican Elotes, with flavors evocative of Greece.

Lemongrass Chicken Satay (AIP/Paleo)

Any light meat will pair nicely with this lemongrass “soy” marinade. While it could be made with traditional soy sauce or tamari, AIP and Paleo folks will likely already have coconut aminos on hand. I tolerate soy sauce in limited quantities, but have become accustomed to keeping coconut aminos on hand. I generally keep all the ingredients in this recipe on hand at most times, so this meal is convenient any day of the week with its quick marinade.

Side Dishes, Appetizer, Sauces & Seasonings, Main DishErin ShearerJuly 20, 2021Marinade, nut free, coconut, peanut-free, Chicken, Grilled ChickenComment

Nut-Free "Peanut" Sauce (AIP/Paleo)

I know it sounds nutty to call this a peanut-free peanut sauce, but sometimes the shoe fits. For all of my peanut avoidant friends who are also eliminating tree-nuts and craving that peanutty flavor that is so ubiquitous to Southeast Asian cuisine I’ve got just the recipe for you! I haven’t yet figured out how to make this happy accident a good sub for a PB and J, but if you’re in the market for something to dip a skewer or spring roll in this is just what the doctor ordered.

Side Dishes, Appetizer, Sauces & Seasonings, Main DishErin ShearerJuly 20, 2021Vegetarian, Marinade, nut free, coconut, peanut-freeComment

Heirloom Tomato and Roasted Corn Panzanella Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Cool and refreshing salad of juicy peak season tomatoes and first of the season sweet corn. Drizzled in a basil vinaigrette and mopped up with some sourdough croutons. I can’t think of a better dish to eat when its over 100 outside for the 10th day this week! Light and refreshing, perfect for an early dinner or backyard BBQ.

Sweet Corn and Summer Veggie Succotash

Corn and Zucchini are super plentiful in the market right now, in this dish they marry in a salty sweetness and become an awesome side dish, taco filing or even a complete meal with the addition of a simple protein side.

Home Made Mayonnaise

If you've never made your own mayo, what the heck are you doing still reading this?! I'm going to make a wager you've already got everything you need to make a mayonnaise so fresh and flavorful, with ingredients you can actually pronounce.

Farmers Market Chicken Sandwich with Quick Pickled Zucchini

This chicken sandwich comes together in about the same amount of time as it would take to go through a drive through and get one utilizing an acidic buttermilk marinade (yogurt) which also doubles as a dredge step. Bonus points for all of the ingredients coming from the Nampa Farmers Market!

Main Dish, Side DishesErin ShearerJuly 4, 2021Nampa, Nampa Farmers Market, NFM, nfm, Vegetarian, Marinade, Grilled Chicken, strawberry, vinaigretteComment

Traditional Greek Gyro Meat

Cool and refreshing Greek style gryo’s great for your after the market meal. The meat gets better after a night of refrigeration and stores wonderfully in the freezer for future meals.

Main Dish, Side DishesErin ShearerJune 27, 2021Nampa, Nampa Farmers Market, NFM, nfm, VegetarianComment

Fruit Crumble

Who doesn’t love a fruity and fragrant crisp? I love a warm crisp no matter what season; what better way to showcase the seasons finest, freshest, most flavorful fruits. You can even add garden surplus like rhubarb and herbs for some fun flavor combos. Added bonus, the topping and filling can be made ahead and frozen individually until you’re ready to assemble meaning you can drop it in the oven while you make dinner, and if you’re lucky you might have enough leftover for a few bites at breakfast. Yep, you can even prep a big batch and freeze in smaller portions too!

Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salad

Strawberries are one of the first fruits to become available at the farmers market. I always try to freeze a few for dressings and smoothies for the rest of the year. Fresh local vine ripened strawberries just can’t be beat and while they are in season you can count on me eating as many as I can get my hands on!

Roasted Radish and Mushroom Salad with Mustard Pan Sauce

The perfect warm up after a chilly day at the early spring farmers market.

Main Dish, Side DishesErin ShearerMay 23, 2021Nampa, Nampa Farmers Market, NFM, nfm, VegetarianComment

Grill Roasted Chicken Breast

The perfect roast chicken for summer: Cooks on the grill so you don’t have to heat up the house plus very little active time, what more can you ask for ?!

Main DishErin ShearerMay 13, 2021Nampa, Nampa Farmers Market, NFM, nfmComment

Reverse Seared Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce

Sometimes life calls for a fancy meal, other times it calls for something simple, but done well. A nice thick and hearty reverse seared steak is the best of both worlds; it’s unbelievably simple, yet tastes so decadent because the flavors of the steak are allowed to be the star of the show.

Main Dish, Side Dishes, SidesErin ShearerMay 7, 2021Nampa, NFM, Nampa Farmers Market, AIP, paleoComment

Honey Pavlovas with Lemon Peach Curd

Meringues are the perfect combination of textures and flavors, sweet and tart. Smooth and silky with pops of crisp crunch.

Desserts & SweetsErin ShearerMay 2, 2021Nampa, Nampa Farmers Market, NFMComment

Pork Tenderloin with Honey Mustard Aioli, Asparagus and Egg

This meal feels like spring on a plate, perfect for a brunch entree or early dinner, and ingredients readily available at the farmers market right now. Pork loin and tenderloin get a bad rap for being dry and flavorless, but we’re on a mission to change that. This is so tender and juicy it melts in your mouth and cuts like butter. Prepare the eggs, asparagus and dressing ahead of time if if you desire, it will keep for about 3-4 days.

Salads, Main Dish, SidesErin ShearerApril 25, 2021Nampa, Nampa Farmers Market, NFMComment

Salted Beef Steak with Herbed Ricotta

Let your ingredients shine with this quick and simple dish. Perfect for a weeknight meal that is perfectly satiating yet light.

Main DishErin ShearerApril 10, 2021nampa farmers market, Nampa, nampa, nfm, NFMComment

In Defense of Fat

Until recent history and the advent of inflammatory industrial seed oils and fats, people would render the fat from the animals they harvested. It is still readily available from butchers and meat producers, you just have to ask. I find rendering to be a way to eat nose to tail and its a great way to get in some fats and fat soluble nutrients that come packaged with them.

Other SkillsErin ShearerApril 4, 2021nampa farmers market, fat, beef, pork, nampaComment

Fried Halloumi with Honey

No matter whether you’re wanting to impress a guest or have a tasty snack all to yourself halloumi fits the bill just perfectly. Here it is breaded and shallow fried to creamy golden perfection and paired with infused honey. Sure to wow your guests, if you’re inclined to share.

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