This creamy corn chowder, using coconut milk, freshly shucked corn, local produce and peanut butter, packs a sweet and spicy curry kick. Warm up the season with this hearty meal in a bowl. Photo by Sarah McCartan. Serves 6-8 Ingredients 2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 spring (green) onion, chopped 2-1/2 cups coconut milk 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 2 cups corn (5 ears) 1 cup water 1 yellow squash, sliced 1 tomato, chopped 3/

Don't be nervous about using the tail meat and bones of a cow in any of your favorite stew recipes. Photo by Lexi Mire. Serves 8-12 About this recipe Obtaining offal and rare cuts to use in the kitchen at home can be a bit of a challenge. Although fewand far between, traditional butcher shops like Tillman’s Meat & Country Store on Old St. Augustine Road stock some conventional frozen offal, but the high-quality organic stuff can be harder still to find. According to Mike Stow

This soup is inspired by a cold soup served at the White Dog Café in Philadelphia. It is equally delicious served hot. It can be made as much as two days ahead of time. Photo by Amy Robb. Serves 6-8 Ingredients For the peanut pesto ½ cup unsalted peanuts, toasted 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves and stems For the soup 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 3 stalks lemongrass, outer

Easy to assemble, this vegan soup makes a great first course during cauliflower season. Photo by Jenna Alexander. Serves 6-8 Ingredients 1 large cauliflower 1 medium potato, peeled and chopped 3 cups vegetable stock 3 bay leaves 2 medium leeks, washed, chopped 1 medium carrot, diced 1 tablespoon coconut oil 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk Sea salt and pepper to taste 1 cup microgreens Instructions Boil cauliflower, potato, vegetable stock and bay leaves for 25 minutes. Sauté

This hearty vegan soup can also be made as a pescatarian dish with the addition of shrimp. Photo by Amanda Rosenblatt. Serves 8-10 Ingredients For spice blend 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon dried crushed thyme leaves 4 bay leaves 5 sprigs fresh thyme 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 2 teaspoons sweet paprika 1 tablespoon dried oregano 2 teaspoons sea salt or to taste ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper powder For stew ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tablesp

From the carrot family, fennel has a similar flavor to sweet anise and is a delicious addition to soups or salads. Photo by Amy Robb. Serves 4 Ingredients 1 large fennel bulb, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 2 large carrots, chopped 2 celery ribs, chopped 4-5 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil or coconut oil 32 ounces stock (organic, store bought or homemade) sea salt and black pepper to taste 1 bunch parsley, chopped Instructions If you pur

The cooked squash is so creamy on its own that there’s no need for milk or milk alternatives in this vegan soup. Photo by Sara Schober. Serves 6-8 Ingredients 1 (3-pound) butternut squash, peeled 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger 4 cups vegetable broth Salt and freshly ground black pepper Chopped parsley for garnish Instructio

A classic Provençal seafood stew built on layers of fresh shellfish, aromatic vegetables and saffron-scented broth. This version celebrates the best of Northeast Florida's coastal catch alongside traditional French technique. Photo by Agnes Lopez. Serves 2-3 Ingredients 1 French baguette, sliced Extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for bread) 1 fennel bulb, sliced (reserve fronds for garnish) 1 leek, chopped 1 shallot, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 ounces dry chardonnay 8-10 s

Farro is a high-protein, high-fiber ancient wholegrain wheat with a chewy texture and slightly nutty flavor.