Farmers Market
COOKING DEMOs
Join Christy Hill and the Tahoe City Farmers Market for a day filled with exuberant flavors and masterful cooking techniques from the talented hands of Executive Chef Luis Vallin and his vivacious ambassador, Betina Wolfart as they prepare to take you through a one of kind culinary experience sure to be the highlight of your day.
Each week, our dynamic duo shops the local flavors of the Tahoe City Farmers Market and present the community with beautifully prepared recipes and informative techniques that you can implement into your very own kitchens!
Check Out This Week’s Recipe Below
FRIED GREEN TOMATOes
WITH WHIPPED FETA CHEESE
Ingredients:
1 LB GREEN TOMATOES
8 OZ ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
8 OZ CORN MEAL
6 EACH EGGS
2 CUPS BLEND OIL
DIRECTIONS:
Sliced green tomatoes ½ inch thickness and reserve for 10 minutes
Place in separate bowls the flour, corn meal and eggs.
Pour oil in a large fry pan and get to 350F.
Pass the green tomatoes in the following order: Flour, then Eggs and lastly Corn meal. Once tomatoes have a corn meal crust, Fry until getting a golden brown color.
Ingredients for Filling:
8 OZ FETA CHEESE
4 OZ GREEK YOGURT
1 EACH LEMON ZEST
3 OZ OLIVE OIL
DIRECTIONS:
Combine feta, Greek yogurt and lemon zest in a food processor.
While the processor is running, add the olive oil slowly until the feta is whipped to a smooth texture.
Garnish with Grilled Jimmy Nardello peppers, bacon and balsamic vinegar reduction.
