New Southern Summer Salad When we think of Southern food, we call to mind simmered greens seasoned with pork, fried chicken, and creamy gravy. Comforting food, familiar, but maybe a little heavy. On our tables, there’s something very different going Read on!
Freedom Burgers This week, in honor of the upcoming Independence Day holiday, we celebrate the freedom to choose. Not just our burger toppings–although that is certainly sewn into the fabric of our culture–but also the freedom to choose what we Read on!
Emerald Salad The grayer the weather, the more we eat with our eyes. On days like this, color is a stand-in for sunshine, reminding us that the world will one day again be bright and cheerful. Inspired by this week’s Read on!
Quick Combos: Grape Tomatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Summer Squash, Lettuce, Gala Apples Grape Tomatoes Oven roasted grape tomatoes are bursting with sweet and savory umami flavor. Cut them lengthwise and place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with Read on!
Zucchini-Basil Fritters with Yogurt Olive Oil Sauce If you’re using the right olive oil, you won’t think we’re crazy for publishing a sauce recipe with only two ingredients. You’ll already know that really good olive oil is sort of Read on!
Quick Combos: Leeks, Okra, Eggplant, Tomatoes, Corn Quick combo recipes help you make the most of the bushel each week. Try creamy leeks with pasta, broiled okra, eggplant spread, stuffed tomatoes, and Mexican street corn. Have fun cooking! Leeks Thoroughly Read on!
Fresh Vegetables Artichokes Keep artichokes refrigerated (32-36°F), storing in a perforated plastic bag to retain moisture. Steam and serve with browned butter and vinaigrette for dipping. Arugula Keep arugula refrigerated (32-36°F), stored in a perforated plastic bag, away from fruits Read on!
Meatballs: 1 pound ground pork 1 lemongrass stalk, bottom 5 inches only, smashed with rolling pin, then minced 1/4 cup chopped shallots 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam) 2 garlic Read on!
Ingredients: 1 package buckwheat soba noodles, cooked to al dente, drained and rinsed 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed, cut into 1″ lengths and blanched 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2″ pieces 1 c. cherry tomatopes, cut in half Read on!