Bluegrass Farmers Market

How about a few Super Bowl super easy ideas for feeding the game watchers! All brought to you by some members of the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!

The folks at JP Foods sent me a super easy recipe that is sure to delight your friends and family. “We usually do a Super Bowl party-it's a perfect time to showcase our cheese with friends and family and enjoy some simple but tasty fare. I take a couple of tablespoons of butter and melt it on medium heat in a cast iron skillet. I take sourdough bread and slather one side with our JP Foods Traditional or Bourbon Smoked Pepper Pimento Cheese and top with a couple of slices of your favourite cooked bacon, top with another slice of bread, then cook the sandwiches, turning once, until they are golden brown and the cheese is melty and gooey. Cut each sandwich into quarters for PERFECT Super Bowl party finger food. People flip for the warm pimento cheese and bacon sandwiches!We also top our favourite chili recipes with a dollop of Traditional or Bourbon Smoked Pepper Pimento cheese instead of sour cream-delicious melted into chili!”

Don't forget that you can purchase their wonderful cheese spreads at the Liquor barn locations in Lexington, Danville and Louisville. Or try shopping at other Lexington stores like Cork and Barrel or Town Branch Market. If you're in Franfort, you can find them at Capital Cellars. If you venture to Lancaster, look for them at Marksbury Farms Market.

The folks at McMaine's Riverhaven Farm suggested a great and tasty snack using their Hot Pepper or Hot Spiced Tomato jams. Set out some crackers, a chunk of cream cheese and bowls of their jams...let folks spread them to their hearts content! Delicious and easy!!! If you have run out of their wonderful jams, you can contact them at lmcmaine@gmail.com

Overman's BG Fruits and Vegetables shared one of their favorite dip recipes...easy, make ahead and delicious!

1/2 cup(s) lowfat Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon(s)Tabasco sauce (optional)

Kosher salt

Pepper

1 scallion, finely chopped

1 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

2 ounce(s) blue cheese, crumbled

Cucumbers, sliced, for serving

Radishes, sliced, for serving

Potato chips, for serving

In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, Tabasco (if using), and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.Stir in the scallion and parsley, then the blue cheese. Serve with radishes, cucumbers, and potato chips.

The herb folks at Herb'n Renewal shared one of their most requested recipes. Make it the day before and it's a no fuss Super Bowl treat!

Spinach'n Ham Herb Spread

1 10oz. pkg. frozen spinach, well drained

1 cup red onion, diced

1/2 lb. thinly sliced ham, chopped

1 cup mayonnaise

1cup sour cream

1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese

2 Tablespoons Rub'n Season Herb'n All

Allow frozen spinach to thaw and drain well; pat or squeeze till dry. Let cream cheese soften. Mix mayonnaise and sour cream. Add cream cheese and beat till somewhat smooth...a few lumps are okay! Add the Herb'n All and mix well. Add the onion, spinach and ham; stir well. Cover and refrigerate overnight if possible. Serve with crackers.

If you need to order some Rub'n Season Herb'n All you can email them at rubnseason@aol.com or order online at www.herbnrenewal.com

Stay tuned for more Super Bowl Sunday recipes!!!

And, as much as I hate to have to mention this again, The Bluegrass Farmers' Market lost their lease with Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs. So, right now we are looking for a new location so that we can continue to bring you our homegrown goodness. If you have any suggestions, please email me at fromourfarms@aol.com and I will see that our search committee gets it.

The good news...The Bluegrass Farmers' Market at Azur Restaurant & Patio will open on March 28 with limited participation...think Easter lamb from Stone Burr Farm! I'll keep you posted on any updates.

Karin, your friendly BGFM blog gal