Sun-Ripened Recipes

The month of August has arrived and with it, so too has an abundance of sun-ripened produce from the gardens! This week’s delivery marks the return of such faves as sweet summer corn, broccolini, Patty Pan squash and heirloom tomatoes in a rainbow of colors, as well as shines a spotlight on perhaps lesser known provisions, like Chioggia radicchio and gooseberries. Also included in this summery box: Fancy salad mix, Gruyère cheese bread, a crisp white wine from the south of France, and a batch of our very own lusciously-creamy fromage blanc.

Here are a few recipe ideas for the week:

Summery Turnip Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette
This salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for grilled meats or fish. Also: feel free to add other summer vegetables like radishes or bell peppers for extra color and flavor!

Broccolini with Vin Cotto
Coated in a balsamic vinegar glaze, this garlic-flecked broccolini makes for a warm, homey side dish.

Carrots Marinated with Garlic & Oregano
This room-temperature dish packs in the flavor and makes for a lovely side dish on a warm day.

Gooseberry Sauce
Serve the gooseberry sauce warm or at room temperature alongside your choice of meat, such as pork, duck, or lamb.

Gooseberry Fool
Garnish this gorgeous dessert with a few whole gooseberries, a sprig of mint, or a sprinkle of crushed vanilla wafer cookies for added texture and presentation.