Summer fruit really doesn't need much to make it sing. A little sugar, a little acid, perhaps a touch of spice and boom, you have a tasty dessert worthy for any summer evening spread. This crumble gets a little twist with the use of the hazelnut flour, as it imparts a nuttier flavor to the topping. Use any selection of stone fruits, we used some plums and some peaches and any berry, we used blackberry. Really anything you have at hand will work and this is a nice dessert to use up any fruit that is on the verge. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream or eat it cold for breakfast!

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Hazelnut Oat Crumble with Stone Fruit and Berries
Makes 1 9x13 inch baking dish
 
6 stone fruits, sliced
½ cup butter, melted
½ cup blackberries
½ c plus ½ c sugar
1 lemon, zested
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. plus ½ tsp. cinnamon
1 cup hazelnut flour
1 cup oats
½ cup flour
 
 
Preheat oven to 350
 
In a large bowl mix the fruit, lemon zest, ½ c. sugar, ½ tsp. cinnamon and let sit. In another bowl mix melted butter, the rest of the sugar, hazelnut flour, flour, cinnamon, salt, and oats. Squish with your finger tips until it comes together in crumbles. Pour onto a baking sheet and let air out for about 10 minutes.
 
Grease your baking dish and pour in the fruit. Top with crumble, being sure to squeeze some pieces together into large crumbs.
 
Bake for 30-40 minutes until fruit is bubbling and the topping has begun to brown. 
 
Serve with ice cream or whip cream!

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Summertime equals salads as there is no better season to relish in the bounty that nature provides. With minimal prep and tweaking, simple ingredients shine and taste epic. We have been playing around with the addition of fruit into some of our favorites, and the addition of these juicy strawberries from our garden into a traditional Caprese was a game changer. The sweetness of the fruit paired with the Meyer lemon dressing invented by the seven year old was a tangy counterpoint to the creamy cheese and acidic tomatoes. Sometimes, just a little fruit goes a long way! 


Strawberry, Mozzarella, Tomato Caprese Salad
Serves 6-8
 
1 cup strawberries, sliced in half or quarters depending on size
3 tomatoes, diced
2 balls fresh mozzarella, diced
1 tablespoon basil, sliced into thin strips
¼ cup Olive Oil
½ Meyer Lemon,  zested and juiced
2 tsp. honey
¼ tsp. salt
 
In a small jar make the dressing by first adding the lemon juice and salt. Shake. Add olive oil and honey and shake again. Set aside. Add the rest of the ingredients except the basil to a bowl, toss with dressing then sprinkle with basil.

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We are still loving all things stone fruit this summer. There is no better time then now to enjoy the tangy sweetness of these delicious fruits. Throwing it back to our amazing collaboration in June with over 60 other food lovers and bloggers #summerlovespeaches this salad is a new twist on a classic. Adding in peaches and nectarines to your favorite Caprese salad, brightens up a much loved dish. The sweetness of the fruit pairs nicely with the acidity of the tomatoes and the burrata, oh the burrata, brings it all together with its luscious creaminess. 

Nectarine, Peach, Tomato and Burrata Salad
Serves 6-8
 
2 ripe peach, sliced into wedges
1 ripe nectarine, sliced into wedges
2 large heirloom tomatoes, your choice, sliced into wedges
1 pint of cherry tomatoes, halved
2 balls of Burrata
1-tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
1-tablespoon fresh basil, diced or torn
Salt and pepper to taste
 
On a platter, arrange the tomatoes, peaches and nectarines. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil and vinegar over. Tear cheese into bite-sized pieces and scatter over the tomatoes and fruit, and then sprinkle with basil.

​This is a tasty side salad that goes with any grilled summer meat. The dressing is creamy and rich without being overbearing, and the addition of dill gives it an herby kick. Avocado is a nice way to get that luxurious creamy texture without having to add mayo or sour cream to a dressing. Feel free to omit the Arugula (although the spicy greens add a nice counterpoint to the dressing,) and just go with the green beans and tomatoes. 

Green Bean Salad
Serves 4-6
 
1/2 a basket of cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1/2  pound green beans, trimmed
1 pound arugula
 
Avocado Dill Dressing
8 cloves garlic
1 shallot
¼ avocado
2 tablespoons of white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh dill
1/2-1 cup Olive Oil
1 teaspoon salt
 
 
Preheat oven to 350.  Quarter shallot.  Wrap garlic in aluminum foil to make a small packet. Place shallot and garlic on baking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes until soft and beginning to caramelize.
 
Prep green beans by removing tips and steam until just tender but still having a bite.  Shock in cold water to stop the cooking and set aside.
 
Dressing: Peel garlic and place in blender with the rest of the dressing ingredients. Blend until creamy, adding more olive oil if needed.
 
Toss green beans, tomatoes, and arugula with dressing and serve.
 
 
We have also launched a new set of cards this time with our recipes on the back! Each set comes with 6 5x7 inch blank cards and envelopes and all have your favorite Farmers Market photos on the front and a recipe inspired by the ingredient on the back! And, for a limited time we are offering free shipping on orders over 20.00$ with the code FREESHIP20.  Check out our Etsy store to order!