Summer Harvest Recipes
As July transitions into August, we have started to reach the pinnacle of summer as a bounty of crops seemingly ripen at once—sweet corn, dark red cherries, crisp lettuce greens, eggplant, summer squash and more. Thus, this week’s box pays tribute to the summer harvest with a beautiful assortment of local produce, plus creamy feta cheese from Harmony Fields, farm-fresh eggs, fragrant herbs and garlic fougasse bread. Bon appetit!
Here are a few recipe ideas for the week:
Grilled Eggplant with Lemon & Mint
Tossed with fresh mint for added brightness, this barbecued eggplant boasts a wonderfully-rich and smoky flavor.
Grilled Cherry Salsa
This flavorful condiment is excellent on top of pork tenderloin, chicken or fish.
Grilled Corn & Poblano Salad
Smoky, a little spicy and very summery, this salad with a snap to prepare.
Sautéed Summer Squash
So simple, so flavorful: These summer beauties are excellent served over grilled crostini, tossed into pastas, or scattered over pizza.
Grana Cheese-Roasted Broccolini
Tossed with garlic breadcrumbs and nutty Grana cheese, this tender broccolini is fantastic tossed with pasta or served atop grilled bread with a poached egg.
Fresh & Flavorful Recipes
Kick things up a notch with this week’s selection of bright and fresh ingredients, starting with spicy, all-natural chorizo sausage, hand-crafted tortillas, and creamy, locally-made queso con salsa on down to a bevy of summer produce like artichokes, sugar snap peas, mixed zucchini and gorgeous Strawberry Rainier cherries. Also accented by farm-fresh eggs, a Spanish white wine, multigrain bread, and flavorful herbs like mint, cilantro and Oaxacan Hoja Santa and oregano, this lineup is packed with flavor; enjoy!
Here are a few recipe ideas for the week:
Chorizo Scramble
Try some breakfast tacos this week: Just whip up this spicy scramble and serve it in tortillas with hot sauce or queso con salsa on top!
Beet & Snap Pea Salad
This colorful salad is perfectly complemented by a lemon-honey vinaigrette.
Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette
This lovely vinaigrette is bright with lemon juice, sweet honey and fresh parsley.
Grilled Artichokes
Cracked pepper and a subtle lemon flavor perfectly accent these beautiful grilled artichokes.
Sugar Snap Peas with Lemon Breadcrumbs
This light, crunchy side makes beautiful use of fresh snap peas.
Zucchini Ribbons with Lemon & Basil
This incredibly fresh side from Alice Waters’ Art of Simple Food II is seasoned with just the right amount of fragrant basil and zesty lemon.
Spring into Summer Recipes
As we officially greet summer here this week, get set for a delivery that is chock-full of fun and fresh provisions, from locally foraged Morel mushrooms and garlic scapes to beautiful cherries, apricots and even salty, snappy sea beans. Accentuated by farm-fresh eggs from our heritage-breed laying hens, freshly-baked Challah bread, garden herbs, spreadable sheep’s milk cheese from Harmony Fields Farms, and even everything you need to craft a homemade pizza pie, this delivery is sure to kick-off the new season in style.
Here are a few recipe ideas for the week:
Sea Bean Salad
Dressed with olive oil, garlic and a hint of lemon, this simple salad allows this week’s sea beans to shine.
Grilled Garlic Scapes with Lemon & Herbs
Bright yet smoky from their time on the grill, these grilled garlic scapes are a lovely side dish.
Morel Mushroom Frittata
This lovely springtime-fresh frittata can be easily served for brunch, lunch, or dinner; you choose!
Grilled Glazed Carrots
Brushed with a sweet-tart glaze, these grilled carrots are sure to wow.
Italian Parsley-Caper Vinaigrette
This adaptation of the pungent vinaigrette from Joshua McFadden’s Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables is magical drizzled over roasted vegetables or this week’s sea beans.
Grilled Garlic Scapes with Lemon & Thyme
Bright yet smoky from their time on the grill, these grilled garlic scapes are a lovely side dish.
Ingredients:
6-8 garlic scapes, trimmed of roots and tough outer ends, and rinsed
1 lemon
2 tablespoons fresh herbs, such as oregano, parsley or thyme
½ teaspoons red pepper flakes
Olive oil
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Method:
1. Heat grill to high. Place the scapes on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil to coat. Squeeze the juice of half the lemon over the top then sprinkle with the pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper. Toss again to spread out the seasonings.
2. Grill the scapes until the root ends are soft and the tops are just brown. Remove from grill and squeeze a little more lemon juice over top and garnish with the fresh herbs.
