Weekly Recipes

Local Lettuce, Local Kohlrabi, Asparagus, Crimini Mushrooms, Cauliflower, Red Onions, Mangoes, Honeydew Melons, Bananas Carpaccio of Kohlrabi and Radish Kohlrabi are like a large, sweet radish and can be used interchangeably. Hopefully you have some radishes left over from last week to make this dish, but if not, it’s great with just the kohlrabi. 2 [...]

Local Lettuce, Local Spinach, Local Radishes, Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic Mixed Peppers, Yams, Strawberries, Lemons, Abate Fetel Pears Spinach and Pear Salad Sweet and tender Abate Fetel pears are perfectly compliment the fresh spring flavor of local spinach. 2 tbsp. water 1 ½ tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. honey 2 tsp. [...]

  Local Spring Mix or Organic Romaine, Sugar Snap Peas, Radishes, Carrots, Russett Potatoes, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Tangelos, Kiwis Asian-style Coleslaw Serve this alongside dinner in place of a salad, or use it to top a grilled chicken sandwich. 1 tbsp. creamy peanut butter 6 tbsp. vegetable oil ½ tsp. dark sesame oil 4 tbsp. rice [...]

Local Spring Mix or Local Spinach, Purple Asparagus, Yellow Onions, Broccoli, Crimini Mushrooms, Cucumbers, Pineapple, Peaches, Limes Cucumber-Asparagus Salad with Fresh Herbs Purple asparagus has a slightly milder flavor than the green variety, but you can use them interchangeably in recipes. 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. red wine vinegar ¼ tsp. Dijon mustard 1/4 [...]

Green Leaf Lettuce, Green Beans, Garlic, Zucchini, Grape Tomatoes, Eggplant, Avocados, Braeburn Apples, Grapefruit Eggplant, Zucchini, and Tomato Tian Celebrate spring with this light French-inspired veggie casserole. 1 lb. eggplant, sliced 1/4 in. thick 1 lb. zucchini, sliced 1/4 in. thick 1 lb. tomatoes, sliced 1/4 in. thick 1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil, divided 2 [...]

  Co-op Program Produce Bag for April 12, 2013 Red Leaf Lettuce, Yams, Asparagus, Cucumbers, Sweet Peppers, Parsley, Valencia Oranges, Mangoes, Bananas Sauteed Asparagus with Bell Peppers and Garlic Transform this side into a main dish by tossing it with cooked pasta, a drizzle of olive oil, and sliced grilled chicken. 1 lb fresh asparagus, [...]

  Romaine Lettuce, Broccoli, Carrots, Celery, Yellow Onions, Spinach, Blueberries, Pineapples, Limes Bean Soup with Maple, Bourbon, and Bacon If you have any left over Easter ham, you can use it in place of the bacon. For a spicy kick, stir in a chopped chipotle or jalapeno pepper with the rest of the ingredients. 1 [...]

Spring Mix, Zucchini, Crimini Mushrooms, Snow Peas, Spaghetti or Butternut Squash, Tomatoes on the Vine, Braeburn Apples, Lemons, Red Bartlett Pears Easy Baked Spaghetti Squash One cup of spaghetti squash contains 42 calories, while a cup of cooked spaghetti contains 220. Spaghetti squash is also an excellent source of vitamin C and fiber. 1 medium [...]

Co-op Program Produce Bag for March 22, 2013 Red Leaf Lettuce, Yams, Asparagus, Eggplant, Sweet Peppers, Basil, Raisins, Ruby Grapefruit, Bananas Eggplant and Garbanzo Pita Sandwiches Not in the mood for a sandwich? Omit the pita and serve the filling as a side dish, or stir in some brown rice for a vegetarian main course. [...]

Green Leaf Lettuce, Green Chard, Green Beans, Yellow Onions, Russett Potatoes, Parsley, Cauliflower, Avocadoes, Kiwis, Pineapple White Bean, Chard, and Potato Ragout This hearty stew is filling as a vegetarian dish, but meat lovers can stir in cooked sausage or leftover roast chicken. 2 (15 oz) cans white beans, drained 1 bay leaf 2 sprigs [...]

Romaine Lettuce, Spinach, Brussels Sprouts, Leeks, Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Oranges, Red Seeded Grapes, Mangoes Toasted Spinach and Hummus Melts These open-faced sandwiches are ideal for a light dinner or after school snack. Meat lovers can add a few slices of turkey or a bit of crumbled bacon. 2 whole-wheat English muffins 1/3 c. hummus (flavor [...]

Spring Mix, Kale, Broccoli, Celery, Carrots, Portobello Mushroom, Cameo Apples, Blueberries, Lemons Kale Chips This is a super-easy and delicious way to snack on Kale! 1 bunch kale, washed and thoroughly dried 1-2 Tbsp olive oil, to coat sea salt, for sprinkling zest of 1 lemon, finely grated Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove [...]

Romaine Lettuce, Asparagus, Zucchini, Yams, Red Bell Pepper, Garlic,  Grapefruit, Kiwi, Peaches   Zucchini Lasagna If you don’t have no-boil noodles, be sure to par-boil (or partially cook) your regular lasagna noodles. 8oz cream-cheese, room temp 1 container ricotta cheese 2 medium or 1 lrg zucchini, sliced thinly 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tsps dried [...]

Red Leaf Lettuce, Cauliflower, Red Potatoes, Snap Peas, Cherry Tomatoes Parsley, Plums, Pineapple, Bananas Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpea, and Walnut Salad To transform this side salad into a full meal, add a few strips of grilled chicken and some cooked couscous. 1 head cauliflower, broken into florets 2 tbsp. canola or grapeseed oil ½ c. walnuts, [...]

Green Leaf Lettuce, Green Beans, Cabbage, Rainbow Chard, Crimini Mushrooms, Yellow Onions, Blueberries, Tangerines, Mangoes Quinoa with Swiss Chard and Mushrooms Fluffy, tender quinoa looks like couscous and has a nutty flavor. You can also make this dish with brown rice or barley. 1 c. quinoa 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. swiss chard, chopped [...]

Romaine Lettuce, Sweet Mixed Peppers, Red Roasted Hummus, Carrots, Celery, Green Onions, Eggplant, Apples, Strawberries, Avocadoes Stuffed Baby Bell Peppers Baby bell peppers are the perfect size for an appetizer tray, and they’re quite a bit healthier than usual Super Bowl party fare. 12 baby bell peppers ¼ c. fresh basil leaves ½ tbsp. chopped [...]

Spring Mix, Butternut or Winter Squash, Red Onions, Broccoli, Grape Tomatoes Yams, Lemons, Raisins, Grapefruit Homemade Breakfast Bars Store bought granola bars are often just candy bars masquerading as breakfast. Making your own allows you to control the quantity of sugar and fat (but I won’t tell if you sneak in some chocolate chips!) 1 c. [...]

Red leaf lettuce, Snap Peas, Yellow Bell Peppers, Russett Potatoes, Leeks, Garlic, Bananas, Valencia Oranges, Blueberries Israeli Couscous Salad with Snap Peas and Dill Israeli couscous, aka pearl couscous, is usually in the rice section of the supermarket. If you can’t find it, substitute orzo or regular couscous and do not sauté it with olive [...]

Green leaf lettuce, Cabbage, Cauliflower or Broccoli, Kale, Crimini Mushrooms, Strawberries, Kiwi, Pears Quick Kale with Bacon and Onions Even with regular bacon, each 3/4 c. serving contains only 75 calories. If you’d like to cut calories even more, opt for low-fat turkey bacon. 2 tsp. olive oil 1 c. chopped onion 10 c. chopped [...]

Green Leaf Lettuce, Green Beans, Spaghetti or Butternut Squash, Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes, Parsley, Fuji Apples, Avocadoes, Limes Bacon, Avocado, and Monterey Jack Omelet with Tomato Salsa Eating protein like eggs and bacon at breakfast boosts energy and helps you stay full longer. If you’re counting calories, use turkey bacon. 2/3 c. finely chopped tomato 2 [...]