The Delights of Spring Recipes
Spring has awakened in the garden, and this week’s box is thus filled with a bevy of colorful favorites, from orange carrots, bright chives and light-green leeks to purple sprouting broccoli and rainbow Swiss chard. Enjoy these fresh ingredients alongside herb-kissed focaccia bread and unique black lentils. Also including a plethora of greens, farm-fresh eggs, and bright citrus fruit, this springtime lineup is sure to delight.
Here are a few recipe ideas for the week:
Black Caviar Lentil & Carrot Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
This salad from the experts at Rancho Gordo is fantastic for lunch all on its own, or served as a side at suppertime.
Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Honey & Lemon
Time to break out the barbecue (or grill pan) for these flavorful cauliflower “steaks”!
Garlic Butter-Roasted Cremini Mushrooms
Roasted with capers and garlic, this simple dish is a real show-stopper.
Rainbow Swiss Chard with Meyer Lemon Citronette
A light, lemony dressing adds bright appeal to tender Swiss chard.
Scallion Relish
This peppy relish from Martha Stewart adds flavor to the likes of grilled salmon, chicken and even flatbreads.
Roasted Cara Cara Oranges
These gorgeous oranges are a wonderful addition to a cheeseboard; or, remove the rinds and toss into a salad!
Oktoberfest Recipes
In keeping with the warm, soulful flavors of classic Oktoberfest, this week’s lineup takes a trip to Europe with such Bavarian favorites as smoky bratwurst links, wholegrain mustard and our housemade tangy sauerkraut. Complemented by an array of fall all-stars like orange winter squash, Tropea onions, Badger Flame golden beets and orchard apples to incorporate into comforting side dishes, this box also includes bacon and roasted pork belly, crisp apple cider, melty fontina-style cheese and fresh pumpernickel bread—prost!
Here are a few recipe ideas for the week:
How to Reheat Pork Belly
1. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees
2. Remove the pork from the refrigerator to warm up slightly for about 20 minutes
3. Reheat the pork in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes or until crispy; enjoy on its own or serve alongside this week’s bratwurst!
Bratwurst with Caramelized Onions & Sweet Peppers
This inviting main dish is incredibly flavorful!
German Potato Salad
This ultra-flavorful and satisfying side dish is best served warm.
Braised Rainbow Swiss Chard with Garlic
Another wonderful side dish to accompany this week’s classic Bavarian fare.
Honeycrisp Apple & Carrot Slaw with Poppy Seed Dressing
This refreshing, brightly-colored slaw is a snap to do-ahead.
Maple Ginger Winter Squash
You’ll love this unique flavor combination!
Applesauce
This lovely, chunky applesauce pairs well with this week’s Bavarian fare.
Spring Color Recipes
This week’s lineup is truly color-rich, from ruby-red rhubarb and green asparagus to purple Huckleberry Gold potatoes, rainbow Swiss chard and a plethora of spring greens and pungent herbs. Accompanying this bright roster are all the ingredients you need to finish off a spring feast: Spring ramps, locally-foraged Morel mushrooms, Grana-style cheese and Arborio rice for risotto, plus Italian Rustica bread, farm-fresh eggs and a ripe and fruity French Rosé.
Here are a few recipe ideas for the week:
Grana Cheese with Honey & Red Pepper Flakes
The success of this lovely appetizer depends entirely on the quality of the ingredients, so don’t scrimp!
Wild Ramp-Lemon Risotto with Morel Mushrooms
This bright risotto showcases beautiful spring ramps and foraged Morel mushrooms.
Rainbow Swiss Chard with Lemon Citronette
A light, lemony dressing adds bright appeal to tender Swiss chard.
Purple Kohlrabi & Turnip Slaw
This crisp slaw is a wonderful accompaniment to grilled meats, or even served atop burgers.
Green Garlic Salad Dressing
Flavor-packed ground mustard, vinegar and green garlic stalks mix beautifully in this easy vinaigrette.