Author: Valerie Barry

Grilled Okra

Cannot remember where this simple idea came from – but it’s delicious.

Deborah Madison’s Romesco Sauce

This is an all-purpose recipe. Delicious on crostini, on roast vegetables or potatoes, stirred into a soup or served with beans. I remember reading about Romesco sauce for years and never thinking it would be something I’d like. Then I had to make it for a column for the paper – delicious! Now I’m a huge fan. This recipe comes from “Vegetable Literacy” by Deborah Madison.

Butternut Squash and Collard Tacos

This recipe will work with all kinds of greens. Just chop the greens finely. It’s adapted from a recipe in “Tacolicious” by Sara Deseran and Joe Hargrave.

Curried Tempeh and Apple Salad

Adapted from “Salad Samurai: 100 Cutting-Edge, Ultra-Hearty, Easy-to-Make Salads You Don’t Have to Be Vegan to Love” by Terry Hope Romero.

North African Spiced Spaghetti Squash

A recipe from “The Sugar Solution Cookbook.” If you’ve tired of savory preparations for this year’s bumper crop of spaghetti squash, try this slightly sweet version.

Eggplant Caviar on Grilled Bread

From the “Chez Panisse” cookbook. A simple way to serve eggplant.

Creamed Butternut Squash with Sweet Peppers

This recipe is adapted from one prepared by Asha Gomez of Spice to Table at the Peachtree Road Farmers Market. No lemongrass? It will be fine without it.

Cider-Poached Shrimp with Jezebel Apple Salsa

This is a recipe from Southern Living. The salsa is a play on the classic Southern Jezebel sauce, traditionally served over cream cheese with crackers. Addictive combination of horseradish and apple.

Thai-Style Long Beans with Pork

Long beans are my very favorite green beans. Make this dish with any Thai curry paste your household prefers.

Okra Salad with Corn, Tomato, Harissa Vinaigrette and Yogurt Sauce

This recipe was demonstrated at the Peachtree Road Farmers Market by Peter Dale of The National in Athens.