Crisp and crunchy, verdant and vivacious, the flavors of spring are freshening up this week’s lineup with such ingredients as cauliflower, spring garlic, purple Mizuna and microgreens, plus bright red rhubarb and Meyer lemons. Also featuring fresh lemon-pepper linguine, baby Shiitake mushrooms and Tunawerth cream cheese, this lineup of seasonal favorites invites you to immerse yourself in the kitchen with a glass of wine—and enjoy!
Here are some recipe ideas for the week:
Mint Lemonade
This fizzy concoction is pure bliss when enjoyed on a warm spring afternoon.
Grilled Turnips with Mint & Lime
The combination of mint and lime adds summery appeal to these tender-crisp grilled turnips.
Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Honey & Lemon
Break out the barbecue for these flavorful cauliflower “steaks”!
Oven-Roasted Baby Shiitake Mushroom & Vegetable Salad
This room temperature salad is also wonderful served over grilled slices of polenta.
Roasted Radishes
Seasoned with fresh thyme and red onions, these buttery radishes are an excellent accompaniment to just about any protein.
Roasted Rhubarb
This rosy-colored roasted dish makes for an excellent spring dessert, especially served with vanilla bean ice cream.
From sweet cornbread and honey butter to red beans and rice paired with spicy Andouille sausage, the classic flavors of the deep South await this week, blending beautifully with fresh, Pacific Northwest produce including radishes, beets and mixed baby lettuces. The boldly-assertive menu also features quick-pickled okra and a luscious red wine to serve alongside these Cajun favorites.
Here are a few recipe ideas for the week:
Classic Red Beans & Rice
This Southern staple is finished with Andouille sausage and our own spicy tomato-pepper base.
Beet Salad with Chive Blossom-Honey Vinaigrette
Tossed with a light, honey-kissed vinaigrette and freshly-roasted beets, this salad sings of springtime.
Pan-Braised Radishes & Greens
Pan roasting radish mellows its spice, lending a tender texture to this side dish.
Lemon & Butter-Braised Beet Greens
This side makes lovely use of often-overlooked, incredibly tender, beet greens.
Mint Lemonade
This fizzy concoction will help cool the palate after this week’s spicy red beans and rice!
