Salads

This recipe was prepared by Chef Tammy Brawley on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

This recipe was prepared by Chef Tammy Brawley on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

Brawley, who holds a degree in culinary arts and owns The Green Kitchen in Richmond, Va., shares delicious seasonal recipes in a Real Virginia segment sponsored by Virginia Grown, a program of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Winter greens can taste bitter, but don’t let that turn you off. The vinegar and citrus in this recipe for a delicious winter green salad help to brighten up any bitter flavor.

This recipe was prepared by Chef Tammy Brawley on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

This recipe was prepared by Chef Tammy Brawley on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

From salads to desserts, strawberries picked at peak season can be a versatile addition to any meal course.

This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

During Virginia’s hot summer months, melons abound. Grab a piece of ripe, juicy melon and enjoy it al fresco, or use it in one of these mouth-watering recipes. The watermelon recipes are from the National Watermelon Promotion Board. And the sweet cantaloupe recipe comes from the Eastern Cantaloupe Growers Association.

This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.