Gretchen’s Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

When the market first opens in June, produce vendors should have potatoes and carrots. Here is a recipe that features both: 2 tablespoons canola oil3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast6 carrots, peeled and cut in 2” pieces1 large onion, peeled and cut into several...

Tortellini Salad

This is a quick-to-fix recipe provided by Lt. Rob Pendleton of the Snellville Police Department. 1 (9-ounce) package fresh cheese tortellini3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper4 green onions, sliced1 large garlic clove,...

Balsamic Roasted Green Beans with Mushrooms

A delicious and easy-to-prepare recipe for fresh green beans. 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon balsamic vinegarSalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste2 tablespoons grated...

Peach Cobbler

When peaches are available at the market try this great recipe from Wade Lipsey of Cooking with Bubba, a market vendor. 4 cups peaches, peeled and sliced2 cups sugar, divided1 stick butter or margarine1 cup all-purpose flour (see note)2 teaspoons baking powder (see...

Creamed Fresh Spinach

A wonderful way to prepare the fresh spinach you will find at the market. 3 pounds fresh spinach1 tablespoon unsalted butter1 tablespoon flour1 cup heavy cream3/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2...