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(One Pan) Chicken Breast and Carrots

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Adapted from the recipe in Cook’s Illustrated, shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table
Serves 4
Total time: 1 hour

Ingredients
*Ingredients available at the farmers’ market
● 4 (10 to 12 ounce) bone-in split chicken breasts*, trimmed
● 2 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
● Olive oil*
● 1 shallot*, thinly sliced
● ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
● 1 ½ pounds carrots*, peeled and sliced on bias, ¼ inch thick
● ½ cup water
● 2 teaspoons lemon juice
● 3 teaspoons fresh mint*, minced

Photo by Pattie Garrett

Sweet Potato Salad with Apples, Raisins and Shallots

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Adapted from the recipe by Miss Annie on www.geniuskitchen.com

Serves 6-8

Cook and prep time: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

  • 4 cups sweet potatoes*, peeled and cut into ½” cubes
  • 2 tart apples*, peeled, cored and chopped
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ cup pecan pieces, toasted (optional)
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 shallot*, finely chopped
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1⁄3 cup olive oil

DIRECTIONS

  1. To cook the sweet potatoes: In a large skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped sweet potatoes and toss to coat. Once the pan is sizzling, add a scant ¼ cup water, then cover the pan and reduce heat to low to avoid burning the contents. Cook, stirring occasionally until the sweet potato is tender and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
  2. Mix the sweet potatoes, apples, raisins, pecans, and shallots in a large bowl.
  3. Combine the juices, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  4. Whisk together, then add the oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly.
  5. Pour over the salad, toss well to combine well, then refrigerate overnight before serving.

Grated Carrot Salad

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Adapted from recipe in Milk Street Magazine, shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table

Serves: 6

 

INGREDIENTS

*Ingredients available at the farmers’ market

  • 2 Tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon*
  • 1 Tablespoon minced shallot*
  • 1 teaspoon honey*
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil*
  • 1¼ pound carrots, peeled and shredded*
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley*

 

INSTRUCTIONS
In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, tarragon, shallot, honey, and cayenne. Let sit for 10 minutes. Whisk in the oil until emulsified, then add the carrots and parsley. Stir until evenly coated. Season with cayenne pepper. Serve or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.