Fresh Market Recipes for all Seasons

Recipes from the 6th Annual Chili Challenge

Recipes from the 6th Annual Chili Challenge

Congratulations to Meadows Family Farm! Their delicious take on chili won them First Place in the 6th Annual Chili Challenge! Some of the recipes are secrets but we have a few we can share! Thanks to all our participating teams and patrons that made this event a...

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Summer Vegetable Galette with Pesto

Summer Vegetable Galette with Pesto

 Ingredients: For the crust: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 stick (1/2 cup) very cold unsalted butter; cubed 1/4 cup ice-cold water 1 large egg yolk + 1/2 teaspoon water; slightly beaten (for egg wash) For the pesto: 1 cup packed fresh basil...

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Crispy Okra Fries

Crispy Okra Fries

Ingredients: 1 lb. okra Approximately 2 quarts canola oil, for frying 1 tsp. sea salt, plus more to taste Juice of 1 lime     Directions: Julienne okra lengthwise, cutting it into thin strips about the width of fries. In a stockpot or deep fryer, heat canola...

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Zoodles with Mint Chimichurri and Tomatoes

Zoodles with Mint Chimichurri and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 large zucchini (spiraled into noodles using a spiralizer) 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved) 2 cloves garlic 1 cup fresh mint leaves (packed) 1 cup fresh parsley leaves (packed) 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp. kosher or sea salt 1/4 tsp. red pepper...

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Spinach Basil Pesto

Spinach Basil Pesto

Ingredients: 1/4 cup roughly chopped walnuts 4 cups baby spinach leaves 2 cups fresh basil 1 tsp. salt or to taste 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions: Preheat the oven to 350F Fill a large stockpot three quarters full with water and bring to a...

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Carrot Top & Almond Pesto

Carrot Top & Almond Pesto

Ingredients: 2 cloves of garlic, minced or put through a garlic press 1 bunch carrot tops, about 2 cups chopped (from 6 to 8 carrots) 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup sliced almonds 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp. honey 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. white pepper...

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Fresh Basil Pesto

Fresh Basil Pesto

Basil pesto darkens when exposed to air, so to store, cover tightly with plastic wrap making sure the plastic is touching the top of the pesto and not allowing the pesto to have contact with air. The pesto will stay greener longer that way. Prep time: 15 minutes...

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Angel Hair Pasta with Carrot Pesto

Angel Hair Pasta with Carrot Pesto

Ingredients: 1 cup carrot fronds, large stems removed  2 cloves garlic, rough chopped 4 tablespoons Parmesan, grated 3 tablespoons almonds, toasted 1 tablespoon honey (or less, to taste) 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (or less, to taste) 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, or...

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Shrimp Crisonti

Shrimp Crisonti

Ingredients: 4 peaches, pitted, small diced 2 Tbsp. jalapeño peppers, minced 2 Tbsp. red onions, minced 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt 1 Tbsp. canola oil 1 Tbsp. lime juice 1 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped 1/2 lb. cooked shrimp, chopped French bread crostinis Directions: Add all...

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