Weekly Recipes

Green Leaf Lettuce, Carrots, Yellow Onions, Zucchini, Cauliflower, Mixed sweet peppers, Navel Oranges, Red or Green Raisins, Strawberries Yummy Slow Cooker Round Steak Round steak, featured in this week’s meat bag, becomes juicy and tender after cooking in the crock pot. If you don’t have any potatoes from a previous vegetable bag, omit them and [...]

Romaine Lettuce, Local Broccoli, Green Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, Garnett Yams, Spinach (some local), Cameo Apples, Mangoes, Limes Basmati Rice Salad with Spinach and Tomatoes This dish is light, healthy, and best of all, fast. You can prepare it up to one day in advance and store it in the fridge. 1 c. basmati rice 1 [...]

Spring Mix, Green Beans, Eggplant, Mushrooms, Cabbage Parsley, Grapefruit, Avocadoes, Blueberries Pasta with Roasted Eggplant and Goat Cheese Celebrate this winter’s mild weather with this light, spring-like pasta dish. Roasting the eggplant adds flavor and leaves your hands free for other kitchen tasks. 1 medium eggplant, cubed ¼ c. + 2 tbsp. olive oil ¾ [...]

Co-op Program Produce Bag for January 27, 2012 Red Leaf Lettuce, Green Chard, Russett Potatoes, Yellow Onions, Cauliflower, Zucchini, Bananas, Anjou Pears, Lemons   Zuppa Toscana This chunky soup of potatoes, greens, and sausage closely resembles one served at a popular Italian chain restaurant. It can be made with chard, kale, or even spinach. ½ [...]

Green Leaf Lettuce, Celery, Green Beans, Sweet Peppers, Butternut or Acorn Squash, Red Radishes, Valencia Oranges, Kiwis, Dates or Dried Plums   Salmon Panzanella with Green Beans This Italian bread salad serves up salmon rich with omega-3 acids and green beans filled with vitamin C. Cooking spray 1 lb. salmon ½ lb. green beans, cut [...]

Romaine Lettuce, Parsley, Garlic, Baby Bok Choy, Carrots, Broccoli, Blueberries, Limes, Cameo Apples   Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Sandwiches Cooking chicken in the slow cooker ensures soft, tender meat, but you could also use leftover cooked chicken or a purchased rotisserie chicken. 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 c. chicken stock ¾ c. bottled [...]

Spring Mix, Crimini Mushrooms, Red Onions, Zucchini Yams, Cauliflower, Raisins, Avocados, Grapefruit   Seared Asian Steak with Mushrooms and Mixed Greens Get your new year off to a healthy start with this Asian-inspired steak. Remember, one serving of meat is only three ounces, so the rib-eye steak in your meat bag should serve two people. [...]

Green Leaf Lettuce, Cabbage, Acorn Squash, Spinach, Eggplant, Ginger, Bananas, Dates or Dried Plums, Red Anjou Pears   Note: This week’s meat bag contains London Broil. Cook it as you would a roast.   Suspiciously Delicious Cabbage Got a cabbage hater in the family? This dish will change their mind. Cabbage and onion become caramelized, soft, [...]

Romaine Lettuce, Yellow Onions, Russet Potatoes, Carrots, Celery, Cameo Apples, Dried Cranberries, Lemons Homemade Ranch Dip Veggies with dip is an easy dish to bring to holiday parties, and making your own ranch dip means you’ll avoid unnecessary salt and preservatives. ¾ c. sour cream ½ c. mayonnaise 1/3 c. chopped fresh parsley ¼ c. [...]

Red Leaf Lettuce, Tomatoes on the Vine, Broccoli, Local Winter Greens, Yams, Zucchini, Kiwis, California Mandarins, Pomegranates Green Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Orange Wedges, and Almonds Bright red pomegranate seeds look festive at the holiday table, and every bite of this salad literally bursts with flavor. Pomegranate juice can stain though, so seed them in [...]

Green Leaf Lettuce, Green Beans, Red Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, Acorn Squash, Radishes, Grapefruit, Dried Cranberries, Limes Penne with Roasted Tomatoes, Sausage, and Feta Cheese This versatile dish is a great way to use up any extra vegetables lurking in your fridge. Sauteed mushrooms, spinach or bell peppers are particularly good additions. 12 oz. cherry tomatoes [...]

Romaine Lettuce, Parsley, Celery, Carrots, Yams Green Beans, Fresh Cranberries, Gala Apples, Lemons Lighter Green Bean Casserole Green bean casserole is holiday favorite. This version uses stuffing mix for a crunchy topping and cuts back on calories by using reduced fat dairy products ¼ c. finely chopped onion 2 tbsp. all purpose flour 1 c. [...]

Local Lettuce, Garlic, Cucumbers, Bok Choy, Portabella Mushrooms Broccoli, Concord Pears, Kiwis, Grapes   Farmer’s Market Salad with Roasted Portabella Mushrooms In this salad, a few slices of beefy portabella mushroom are an alternative to more traditional accents, like sliced steak. 1-2 portabella mushrooms, sliced 5 tbsp. olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 3 tbsp. [...]

Green Leaf Lettuce, Russet Potatoes, Cauliflower, Zucchini, Yellow Onions, Spinach, Valencia Oranges, Green Raisins, Bananas Rosemary Mashed Potatoes Chopped fresh rosemary gives these potatoes a subtle flavor that complements other Thanksgiving dishes. 2 ¼ lb. russet potatoes , peeled ¾ c. half and half 1 tsp. minced fresh rosemary ¼ c. butter, room temperature   [...]

Local Lettuce, Red Chard, Butternut Squash, Crimini Mushrooms, Red Potatoes, Garlic, Red Bartlett Pears, Kiwi, Avocados Mushroom-Poblano Frittata If you’ve got a carton of eggs in your fridge, you’re already halfway to this fast and easy weeknight dinner. 3 tbs. olive oil 8 oz. mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 poblano chile, seeded and sliced ½ c. [...]

Local Spring Mix, Cauliflower, Red Onions, Asparagus, Local Cucumbers, Watermelon Radishes, Grapefruit, Fuji Apples, Bananas   Pasta Salad with Radishes and Chives Orzo is a small, rice-shaped pasta available at most grocery stores. If you can’t find it, use any other small pasta shape. 1 c. orzo 3 tbsp. mayonnaise 4 tsp. lemon juice 8 [...]

Romaine Lettuce, Broccoli, Carrots, Garlic, Zucchini Local Swiss Chard or Kale, Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkins, Seedless Crimson Grapes, Limes   Lentil Soup with Winter Greens Served with a green salad and crusty bread, this hearty vegetarian soup makes a filling meal. 1 c. brown lentils 4 c. water 4 c. chicken stock 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 [...]

Green Leaf Lettuce, Local Kale, Local Bok Choy, Yellow Onions, Crimini Mushrooms, Sugar Snap Peas, Valencia Oranges, Avocados, Lemons One-Pot Kale and Quinoa Anti-oxidant rich kale and protein-filled quinoa make this dish light and healthy, while crumbled goat cheese adds just a bit of creamy indulgence. 2 c. salted water 1 c. quinoa 1 bunch [...]

Red Leaf Lettuce, Cherry Tomatoes, Local Asian Greens, Local Yams, Local Cucumbers, Celery, Apples, Kiwis, Dried Cranberries or Dried Mangoes Note: The Asian greens in this week’s bag have a slightly sweet flavor and a crunchy texture. Use as you would salad greens, or add to a stir fry near the end of the cooking [...]

  Spring Mix, Green Beans, Cauliflower, Butternut Squash Bell Peppers, Red Onions, Seedless Grapes, Raspberries, Cantaloupe Curried Cauliflower and Green Bean Salad Vegetables can be roasted one day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. You can also make the sauce in advance – just store it separately from the veggies. 1 head cauliflower, cut [...]