Squash is in abundance this time of year…these healthy vegetables seem to be less affected by a shortage of rain than some others. Squash is low in Saturated Fat, and very low in Cholesterol and Sodium.
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Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Bring On the Flavor with Summer Onions
Onions are the perfect addition to so many dishes, including sauces, soups, stews, stir-fries, meat dishes and salads, or even alone. Onions are naturally polarizing due to their strong bite when fresh, but they can easily be transformed into a sweet, rich flavor.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Make the Most of Your Summer Produce
Extend the life of your favorite fresh summer produce by incorporating them into spreads, dips and butters. For years I have made apple butter in the fall, but it never occurs to me to use other fruits and vegetables that are ripening to make spreads and butters to enjoy. I have enjoyed homemade garlic butter and even made a strawberry butter. The fresh fruits and vegetables help to brighten many recipes from savory to sweet.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Treat Your Mom to a Special Mother’s Day Brunch
Treat Mom on her special day with a delicious morning meal, use seasonal fresh vegetables to create quiches and savory dishes, or pancakes and sweet treats. Hope you will find a recipe that your mom will love!! Happy Mother’s Day to all!!
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Season Grand Opening of the Lenoir County Farmers Market
The Lenoir County Farmers Market will resume business beginning Saturday, April 11, at 8:00 a.m., and there is no doubt this is one of the most anticipated dates of the year. Nothing beats fresh, farm-grown local vegetables, and two favorites are always strawberries and asparagus.
Kristy Kelly: The women who continue to mold me
As is the theme of my life, I am a day late and a dollar short on writing anything for Women’s History Month. The last column I wrote was about famous women who did good, but were terrible humans. This time, I thought I’d write about the women who are making history every day.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Carrots, a True Symbol of Spring
Finally, Spring is springing, daffodils are blooming Easter decorations are everywhere, and some yummy produce is in season. Carrots are such a symbol of spring and Easter and all things bunnies, so be sure to take advantage of them while they are fresh.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: The Numerous Health Benefits of Salmon and Simple Ways to Cook
It is not news to anyone that salmon is one of the most perfect super foods, but the multiple, incredible health benefits may still surprise you.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: February is National Heart Healthy Month
February is Heart Healthy Month, a crucial time each year to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, and why;
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Tis the Season for the Daikon Radish
The Daikon radish is a winter vegetable usually sown in mid to late summer and harvested in the cooler months. The Daikon radish can be found in a variety of shapes and colors and boasts a characteristic crispness and snap when served or eaten raw, but totally changes to something more like a potato when cooked. It is said that the Daikon is much milder and less peppery than the familiar red radish.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: The Very Versatile Cauliflower!
Cauliflower is known as the culinary chameleon, making its way into your menu as cauliflower rice, cauliflower mashed potatoes, and even pizza crust. Cauliflower picks ups flavors from savory to sweet, and is super versatile for main dish, side or dessert. Here are some basic ways to use cauliflower in your recipes. You can vary any of these recipes in several ways.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: A Kale You Will Love
If you are a little leery of eating kale, thanks to one of our local farmers, I have found your answer to adding Kale to your diet. It’s Lacinato or Dinosaur kale is a dark green leafy vegetable. Dino kale has an earthy, nutty flavor. It doesn't have the same strong bitterness as other varieties of kale, though it is still there. The sweetness helps offset that and makes it more approachable.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Winter Dinners that are Fast, Easy and Healthy
Since darkness still lingers when you return from work and begin to prepare your family dinner, you want to cook something that is fast, easy and still super healthy! Meanwhile, celebrate that we get an additional 38 minutes at the end of the day during the month of January!!
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Fibermaxxing, is it right for you?
Gone are the protein obsessed, in case you haven’t heard, the current social media trend taking over Tik Tok is fibermaxxing. The practice of fibermaxxing is the about increasing or maximizing your fiber intake in order to boost digestion and overall health. It works best when you slowly integrate additional fiber in your diet. Dieticians recommend doing this by increasing your intake of whole foods, like beans, berries and whole grains.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Comforting Seasonal Soups for the Holidays
There is nothing more appealing on a chilly day than a warm hearty bowl of soup, and the holidays are the perfect time to enjoy one. With company coming soup is an easy filling option to make ahead or to quickly assemble. Pair with a grilled cheese or some saltine crackers and everyone will leave happy!
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Recipes from Super Saturday at the Lenoir County Farmers Market
It was a great day at the Lenoir County Farmers Market in downtown Kinston on November 22. The market hosted numerous extra vendors and special guests the Howard Sisters, Vivian Howard and Leraine Howard Tolston went Nuts! Each Chef shared a favorite recipe using nuts.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Become Familiar with Fennel this Fall
Fennel is one of the most underused vegetables in the fall, mostly since many people are only familiar with the form of the fennel seeds commonly found in spice blends. Most people are quite surprised when they actually first taste fresh fennel, its’ licorice like flavor takes some getting used to.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Turnips are Turning Up…at Your Local Farmers Market
I have never been the biggest fan of turnips, but I have discovered over the past few years that if prepared in the right way, they will take on a variety of unique flavors depending on your recipe. Turnips are often mistaken for a member of the root family, in reality the turnip belongs to the cruciferous family whose cousins are Brussels sprouts, kale and broccoli. Even so, most often consumed is the bulbous root of the turnip.
Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Rooting for Rutabaga!
Rutabaga is another one of those “love ‘em or hate ‘em” vegetables, I am not on the love ‘em side but I know many who are. I have tried them every way I know how and roasting was the best but you must eat them hot! So, what do you do with a rutabaga?
Winning Recipes from the 2025 Lenoir County Agriculture Fair Casserole Cook-Off
In case you missed it, on Wednesday night October 1st, of the Lenoir County Fair Kelly Tyndall, Family and Consumer Science Agent for the Lenoir County Center of NC Cooperative Extension conducted the Casserole Cook-off.