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Farmer’s Market Farro Salad

September 19, 2015 by Brett Youmans 1 Comment

The traditional grain of the Mediterranean, farro is a hearty grain that was a mainstay of the daily diet in ancient Rome. Its nutty flavor and chewy texture works perfectly in our Farmer’s Market Farro Salad that gets a delightful hint of sweetness from strawberries. GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

Have you tried farro? In a world of quinoa this and quinoa that, I thought it was time to shine a little light on one of my favorite grains. Farro. Farro is an ancient grain that has been around for centuries and has even been found in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: Appetizers, Colavita, cucumbers, farro, grains, Olive Oil, pistachios, Salad, Strawberries, Strawberry, tomatoes

Sweet Cherry Crisp with Almond-Crumb Topping

September 4, 2015 by Brett Youmans 3 Comments

This irresistible and versatile dessert can be madein advance and baked in the oven or on the grill just before serving. Oats and nuts add texture and crunch complimenting the juicy fruit filling. Cast iron cooking at its finest! GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer so why not take your grill out for one last whirl?  Would you believe me if I told you that you don't even have to turn on the oven to make this Fresh Sweet Cherry Crisp with Almond-Crumb Topping?  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Grilling, Popular Posts Tagged With: Brunch, cast iron, Cherry, Colavita, Desserts, Grilling, Olive Oil, Sweet Treats

Watercress Salad with Fresh Herb Vinaigrette

June 9, 2015 by Brett Youmans Leave a Comment

watercress is the most ancient of the green vegetables and its use can be traced back to Greek and Roman times. It’s one of the few greens I don’t grow because I can’t keep up with its thirst for water, but I love the peppery bite and just crave it sometimes. It’s delicious alone or mixed with other greens. It’s also excellent in soups and smoothies as well. Watercress is definitely a Super-Veggie and is trademarked as the Super Leaf—ounce for ounce, watercress has more vitamin C than an orange and more calcium than whole milk. Watercress is packed with beta-carotene and vitamin A, and is a better source of vitamins C, B1, B6, K, E, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, and Potassium than apples, broccoli, and tomatoes. That makes me want to eat some stat! It's perfect in this Watercress Salad with Fresh Herb Vinaigrette. | GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

Have you tried watercress? It’s Mother Nature’s version of a natural, good tasting multivitamin! According to Watercress.com — and by the way, do all vegetables have their own website?!? — watercress is the most ancient of the green vegetables and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: carrots, Colavita, Fresh From the Garden, Olive Oil, peas, Radish, Salad, Side Dish, watercress

Asparagus, Leek, and Sun-Dried Tomato Quiche with Herbed Olive Oil Crust

April 8, 2015 by Brett Youmans Leave a Comment

Everyone needs a perfect quiche recipe in their repertoire and this one bakes up just right every time. Packed with spring’s bounty of fresh flavors, I can’t decide which I like more: The filling or the crust! GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

I love a good brunch and I was excited when my friends at Colavita asked me to whip up something special for a Fresh From The Garden spring brunch!  Just like spring, the humble egg has long been associated with rebirth and renewal — the circle of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: Asparagus, Breakfast, Brunch, Fresh From the Garden, Olive Oil, Quiche, recipe, tomatoes

Red Velvet-Almond Cake Ball Truffles

February 9, 2015 by Brett Youmans 3 Comments

Roll cake into tablespoon-size balls, drizzle with chocolate, sprinkle with toasted almonds and enjoy!

In my opinion, no meal is complete without a sweet treat at the end and that’s especially true for Valentine’s Day.  When my friends at Colavita asked me to create a special meal for Valentine's Day, I knew it had to be special.  I also wanted to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Popular Posts Tagged With: Almonds, Cake Balls, Chocolate, Holiday, Olive Oil, recipe, Recipes, Red Velvet Cake, Valentine's Day

A Taste of Sicily: Pasta Alla Norma

September 16, 2014 by Brett Youmans 4 Comments

Pasta all Norma: Recipe with ricota salata and Marsala

Eggplants are to Sicily what potatoes are to Ireland.  Eggplants, or aubergines, are used in numerous dishes on the island.  Whether fried, sautéed, baked, or grilled — each cooking method brings out a different quality in the fruit which, as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Popular Posts, Travel Tagged With: basil, eggplant, Italy, Main Dish, Olive Oil, pasta, Recipes, ricotta

Old-Fashioned Coca-Cola Cake

June 16, 2014 by Brett Youmans 15 Comments

Old-Fashioned Coca-Cola Cake

My Aunt Beth is cookbook collector like I am.  She has just about every Junior League and church cookbook ever published.  When I was visiting her recently, I was looking through a few of them and kept seeing recipes for “Coca-Cola Cake.”  I vaguely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Popular Posts Tagged With: Chocolate, Desserts, Olive Oil

Gluten Free Blueberry-Almond Olive Oil Cakes

June 3, 2014 by Brett Youmans 12 Comments

Gluten Free Blueberry Almond Olive Oil Cakes

When I started MisterMartha.com a few months ago, I made a commitment to make it a great place to visit, full of informative content with visually appealing photos.  But, it didn’t take me long to realize that it takes a village.  There was so much … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Popular Posts Tagged With: Blueberry, Brunch, Desserts, Gluten Free, Olive Oil, Sweet Treats

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