Spring Color Recipes

From blue-hued Oyster mushrooms to ruby-red rhubarb, this week’s lineup is awash in a rainbow of color! Enjoy the best that spring has to offer with the likes of vivid red and gold beets, pink Cara Cara oranges and verdant leeks, plus fresh spring greens such as pea shoots, Shiso microgreens and Bibb lettuce. Also included in this bright box: Eggs from our heritage breed laying hens, garlic and chive cream cheese from Tunawerth Creamery, a unique organic grain and lentil blend, Italian Rustica bread and fresh herbs plucked straight from the garden.

Here are some recipe ideas for the week:

Pea Shoot & Microgreen Salad with Hazelnuts
This stellar salad from Food & Wine is beautifully balanced with peppery microgreens and sweet pea shoots.

Warm Beet Salad with Cara Cara Oranges & Chevre
Topped with tangy goat cheese and juicy orange slices, this colorful salad is a true springtime pick-me-up.

Pan-Fried Mushrooms
Crispy, garlicky, and delicious, these mushrooms make an incredible side dish.

Frizzled Leeks
These crispy leeks are a wonderful garnish for salads, soups or main dish proteins like beef or pork.

Rhubarb-Thyme Jam
This sweet-and-savory spread is delicious on toasted crostini with a little of this week’s cream cheese; or, add it to your morning oatmeal for an unexpected touch!