Chef Eric Morris’s Lacto Shakshuka

Eric Morris

Eric Morris is the executive chef at Cultura and the Funkatorium by Wicked Weed Brewing, which was a semifinalist for a James Beard Award in 2020. Eric has been cooking professionally for over two decades, including as chef de cuisine for the critically acclaimed Nightbell in Asheville and Pearl & Ash in New York City.

Chef Luis Martinez’s Baked Sweet Potato

Luis Martinez

Luis Martinez is the owner of Tequio Foods, which imports heritage products from Oaxaca, Mexico, in a manner that honestly and deeply supports independent, indigenous farmers. His background includes working on farms, in restaurants, and as a graphic designer. Now based in Asheville, Luis is combining his love for cooking with his passion for social

Chef Melinda Aponte’s Zucchini Lasagna

Melinda Aponte of the YWCA of Asheville and Hannah Jeske of R Farm

Melinda Aponte is the nutrition coordinator for the YWCA of Asheville’s Early Learning Program. She’s worked with several local farms to provide the children with fresh, healthy meals daily. She is pictured on the left with farmer Hannah Jeske of R Farm. I’m sharing this recipe because it’s so homey. There’s something about a casserole—lasagna

Peach & Corn Salsa

corn and peaches

As part of ASAP’s Farm Fresh for Health initiative, we partnered with community health professionals to bring you virtual demos to inspire cooking for yourself and your family. Caleb Gaydish and Aubrey Fleming, MedServe-AmeriCorps Fellows at WNC Community Health Services, take you on a tour of the ASAP Farmers Market and demo a late summer recipe. Ingredients Directions

Mushroom Shrimp Pasta

lion's mane mushrooms

As part of ASAP’s Farm Fresh for Health initiative, we partnered with community health professionals to bring you virtual demos to inspire cooking for yourself and your family. Shop for ingredients at a farmers market near you! Maddie Culbertson, demonstration kitchen coordinator for the Mills River Farm Market and Healthy Living Coach for the YMCA, cooks a tasty and

Plant-Based Tacos

purple cabbage

As part of ASAP’s Farm Fresh for Health initiative, we partnered with community health professionals to bring you virtual demos to inspire cooking for yourself and your family. Dr. Brian Asbill of Ruckus Health demos a family favorite recipe. Ingredients Taco filling: Cashew cream: Directions

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