Why I LOVE a Summer Market


Hi Reader,

You don’t need a strict plan—you just need something that sparks a little curiosity.

The farmers market gets that.

It’s spontaneous, seasonal, and totally unbothered by your to-do list.

Farmers Market Favorites

This is how I like to cook when summer gives me options.

Cucumber Tomato Salad

My Cucumber Tomato Salad is delicious, light and refreshing salad made simple ingredients that can be made in less than 15 minutes.
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Roasted Zucchini with Parmesan Cheese

Made with simple ingredients and ready in 20 minutes, my oven-roasted zucchini with parmesan is a delicious side dish your whole family will love.
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Eggplant Caponata

Caponata is a simple and delicious blend that you'll find many uses for, on pasta, sandwiches, grilled foods and bruschetta!
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Perfect Dinner Salad

When it comes to building the perfect salad there are four components that will take your salads from boring to spectacular.
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Blackened Salmon Salad

What could be better than a healthy and delicious salad? Add blackened Salmon and fresh berries and you've got yourself a meal to remember!
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Peach Cobbler Pound Cake

My easy peach cobbler pound cake recipe is perfect for any occasion or just to spoil your friends and family! Made with juicy peaches and cream cheese, this pound cake is tender, moist, and buttery with a crunchy cobbler topping and vanilla glaze.
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A Culinary Journey with Chef Dennis

As a classically trained chef with 40+ years of experience in the kitchen, I share my time-tested recipes, knowledge, and chef tips to help you create easy-to-make restaurant-quality dishes to help you find the joy of cooking. Sign-up for my Weekly Newsletter and never miss my recipes!

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