If you’ve ever visited one of the Baltimore area’s local farmers markets, perhaps you’ve felt the urge to buy every fruit and veggie you see!
It all looks so fresh and colorful! These tasty and nutritious recipes from local foodie Elite Jakob offer creative ways to bring the bounty of the season to your table.
Elite Jakob is a Reisterstown-based integrative health coach, food blogger and author of the self-published cookbook “I Live in my Kitchen, But You Don’t Have To.” For more recipes from Jakob, visit her website, Iliveinmykitchen.com and follow her on Instagram and TikTok @Iliveinmykitchen.
Endives and Goat Cheese
Ingredients
- 3 endive hearts, purple and white, ends removed and leaves separated
- 1 green apple, sliced to sticks
- 1 celery stalk, sliced to sticks
- 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 4 Tablespoons balsamic glaze (use half in the salad and half for garnish)
- Salt & pepper
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- Handful of pecans for garnish
Instructions
- In a salad bowl, add all ingredients except garnish. Toss everything lightly, being careful not to break the leaves.
- After tossing, garnish with more goat cheese, a handful pecans and finish with balsamic glaze.
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