Pizza topped with the flavors of spring plus pancetta makes for a nice break from the formula of red sauce and cheese.

Try this intensely flavored, neon green pesto on a piece of toast with a sliced hardboiled egg or tossed with wide-cut fresh noodles.

Originally from the Mediterranean, farro is a nutty, delightfully chewy ancient grain. Here, smokey bacon, chard and apples mingle perfectly to create a flavorful and nutritious twist on holiday stuffing.

Between the roasted garlic and the touch of horseradish, this golden mash is layered with sweetness and savoriness. It holds its own, even when paired with Sisters’ rich holiday meals of BBQ ribs or roasted turkey.

A Sisters’ staple that has become a customer and staff favorite, this stew has a mild, sweet curry flavor that works well with all types of seasonal vegetables.

Oysters hardly need a condiment, but this delicate, light sauce is a nod to the glamorous side of oyster-eating. Put a teaspoonful over your raw oysters and eat.

Large, meaty Hamma Hammas from Hood Canal or Nisbet oysters from the Willapa Bay and Goose Point regions are perfect in this crispy fried oyster sandwich from Chef Ryan Gaul of Southpark.

Celebrate Oregon’s diverse agricultural industry by getting to know some local farmers, ranchers and fishers.

Learn more about Nick Furman, the man who put “Oregon” in Oregon Dungeness crab.

More than 2,000 people voted for this year’s Local Hero Awards. Take a look at the incredible nominees, and purchase your tickets to find out who wins!

Please tell us who in our food community inspires you! We are taking nominations during the month of January for our annual Local Hero Awards.

When you decide what beef makes the cut, use this guide to find it in your local community from buying clubs to butcher shops.