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Chef William Dissen’s Candy Roaster Squash Soup

July 20, 2023November 3, 2022

Chef William Dissen's candy roaster soup

William Dissen is the executive chef and owner of The Market Place in Asheville as well as Haymaker in Charlotte, and Billy D’s Fried Chicken at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro. I worked with the Slow Food organization to help get candy roaster squash on their arc of taste. The heirloom squash dates back … Read more

Chef Matt Caudle’s Roasted Turnips with Almonds

July 20, 2023October 31, 2022

Matt Caudle is chef de cuisine at Cúrate. As a chef, the number one reason for buying locally is quality. I’m getting something that’s superior that I can’t get from other commodity vegetables. The variety is really nice. One thing I really like working with is turnips. They’re very plentiful, and farmers here produce them … Read more

Chef Eric Morris’s Lacto Shakshuka

July 20, 2023October 25, 2022

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. … Read more

Chef Luis Martinez’s Baked Sweet Potato

July 20, 2023October 20, 2022

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 … Read more

Chef Ronnie Collins’s Arugula Pesto

July 20, 2023October 18, 2022

Ronnie Collins is the executive chef of The Montford Rooftop Bar and Lounge in Asheville. I think we’ve all been guilty of buying some beautiful arugula or other leafy green and watching as it turns to mush in our refrigerator before we ever get a chance to use it. Arugula pesto is a great answer to … Read more

Crockpot Mac & Cheese

October 18, 2022November 17, 2021

Each year ASAP staff share their favorite Thanksgiving recipes. This one comes from Events Coordinator Erica Shanks. Use your favorite local cheeses. Erica recommends Ashe County Cheddar—and making space for a long nap after eating it!

Honey and Buttermilk Cornbread

October 18, 2022November 17, 2021

Each year ASAP staff share their favorite Thanksgiving recipes. This one comes from Operations Coordinator Taylor Millington (via Host the Toast blog). Local honey and eggs are abundant at farmers markets right now.

Mom’s Pumpkin Pie with Mom-Mom’s Flaky Pie Crust

October 18, 2022November 17, 2021

Each year ASAP staff share their favorite Thanksgiving recipes. This one comes from Growing Minds Program Coordinator Debbi Timson. You can use local pumpkin or winter squash, such as butternut, to make the filling. (The pie pictured was made with candy roaster squash grown by Debbi’s grandsons!)

Mushroom Shrimp Pasta

July 20, 2023April 22, 2021

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 … Read more

Plant-Based Tacos

July 20, 2023March 2, 2021

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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