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Hooray for June! Here in Ohio, most of May was rainy so, now that we can see summertime on the horizon, we couldn't be happier. Berry-picking season is well underway in our neck of the woods and, every Saturday, farmers' markets offer the freshest-picked veggies...unless you count on the ones you grow yourself!
We love shopping our local market, not just for veggies, but everything from honey & beeswax candles and fresh flowers to locally made cheese and homemade breads & muffins. You'd be surprised at all the treasures you'll find...a leisurely visit to each booth, chatting with farmers along the way, is a delicious way to start off a weekend!
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One of our favorite books to cook from after a trip to the market is Meals in Minutes. It's one of our bestselling titles of all time and you'll find a whole chapter of
veggie-licious recipes inside, not to mention over 200 more delicious dishes ALL ready in under an hour. What could be better? These quick-to-fix dinners, desserts and more are not the only reason to add this title to your cookbook collection though...see below for special savings just for you!
Inside this edition of Feather Your Nest, you'll also find a handy conversion chart to help make the most of your farmers' market shopping and an announcement of an exciting partnership too...thanks for joining us this month!
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Here's a sample recipe from Meals in Minutes...it's ready in a flash and a great way
to use your favorite farm-fresh veggies!
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Roasted Veggie Panini
This recipe was originally shared by Lynda McCormick of Burkburnett, Texas. She writes, "This is one of my family's favorite sandwiches…it's especially good in the summertime when veggies are abundant."
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2 zucchini, thickly sliced
1 yellow squash, thickly sliced
8-oz. pkg. portabella mushrooms,
sliced
2 t. olive oil, divided
1 t. balsamic vinegar
1 sweet onion, sliced
1 loaf sourdough bread, sliced
| 4 T. olive tapénade (below)
1 red pepper, thickly sliced
1 green pepper, thickly sliced
1 yellow pepper, thickly sliced
1 c. spinach leaves
2 roma tomatoes, sliced
4 slices provolone cheese
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Combine zucchini, squash and mushrooms in a large bowl; toss with one teaspoon olive oil and vinegar. Grill or broil until roasted; set aside. Caramelize onion in remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; set aside. Spread tops and bottoms of bread slices with olive tapénade; layer fillings evenly on half the bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices; grill or broil lightly on both sides. Makes 4.
Click here for a printable version of this recipe.
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Olive Tapénade
Thanks to Amy Butcher of Columbus, Georgia, who shared this recipe. It's perfect on the Roasted Veggie Panini above...enjoy it with crackers for an anytime savory snack too!
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6-oz. jar pitted green olives, drained
1 shallot, chopped
1 t. lemon juice
| 1/8 t. pepper
1/2 c. olive oil
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Pulse ingredients in a food processor until desired consistency is achieved. Makes about 1 cup.
Click here for a printable version of this recipe.
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Want to use the freshest veggies in your favorite recipes but not sure how much to pick up at the market?
Take along our handy Market Math cheat-sheet and you'll know just how much you'll need!
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| You know how we feel about building community, right? Next to comfort food and homemade goodness, it's one of our passions. The idea of bringing women together to share recipes, their stories and family treasures is something we're so proud to do with each of our cookbooks.
So, when we were asked to partner with a new group just getting started, we couldn't have been more tickled!
Just in case you missed the news on our blog and on our Page on Facebook allow us to introduce...
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Quick Links
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 Each week for the next few months, they'll be introducing a blogger from the club and their readers will get to vote for the Gooseberry Patch cookbook that she'll cook from. Once the book is selected, the blogger will cook and share 10 recipes from the winning book...and she'll be giving a copy away too! It's definitely worth tuning in for all the details. They'll share the recipes
on their site and we'll keep you updated on our Page on Facebook too.
Thanks again to The Real Farmwives of America for inviting us to take part in this fun series...can't wait to see what you'll all cook up!
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We hope you enjoyed the June edition of Feather Your Nest. For next month, we're looking forward to lots of excitement with a brand new book and some good old-fashioned summertime fun too. See you then!
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