Fresh & Flavorful Recipes
With a vivid produce assortment that includes zucchini, Jimmy Nardello peppers, Patty Pan squash, mini seedless watermelon, a myriad of late-summer tomatoes and not one, but two kinds, of cucumbers, the late-summer harvest continues here at the farm. This week’s box continues to sing with such additional highlights as Pain au Levain bread, an elegant Spanish red blend wine, and farm-fresh eggs; combine these beauties with beautiful garden greens and fragrant herbs to allow all these fresh, seasonal flavors to shine.
Here are a few recipe ideas for the week:
Cucumber Melon Salad with Feta
A true homage to summer, this salad from The Splendid Table is cool, crisp and juicy.
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.
Garlic-Herb Patty Pan Squash
So simple, so flavorful: These beauties are excellent served over grilled crostini or tossed with cooked quinoa.
Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
These roasted beauties are incredibly sweet and juicy.
Pickled Peppers
These addictive peppers are wonderful for snacking, or served with burgers, tacos and sandwiches.
Taco Night Recipes
Spice things up with this week’s taco-themed box, which comes complete with Skagit River Ranch’s signature chorizo sausage and organic, locally-crafted corn tortillas. Top your tacos with sliced jalapeños, a squeeze of lime, and a spoonful of locally-made chunky salsa—and you’ve got all the makings of a Southwestern-style feast. Also included: Farm-fresh eggs, fragrant herbs, multigrain bread, and a wealth of produce that includes radicchio, artichokes, green beans, nectarines, Italian agretti and more. Enjoy!
Here are a few recipe ideas for the week:
Chorizo Scramble
Or, try breakfast tacos this week: Just whip up this spicy scramble and serve it in tortillas with cheese and salsa on top!
Jalapeño-Corn Salad
Crisp, crunchy and spicy, this side salad also makes for a wonderful salsa paired with tortilla chips or pita.
Grilled Artichokes
Cracked pepper and a subtle lemon flavor perfectly accent these beautiful grilled artichokes.
Romano Beans with Caramelized Onions
These beautiful beans are tossed with jammy onions and fresh parsley.
Radicchio-Frisée Salad with Nectarines & Hazelnuts
This salad is amazing with pretty much any stone fruit!
Summer’s Bounty Recipes
This week’s box pays tribute to the summer harvest with a beautiful assortment of local produce, from luscious eggplant and zucchini to summer berries and ripe tomatoes in a rainbow of colors. Enjoy these seasonal beauties along with multigrain bread, farm-fresh eggs, and fragrant herbs, plus crisp Bibb lettuce and a bottle of refreshing French Rosé. Bon appetit!
Here are a few recipe ideas for the week:
Marinated Cucumber Salad
Super simple and healthy, this salad is perfect for lunch or dinner.
Grilled Eggplant with Lemon & Mint
Tossed with fresh mint for added brightness, this barbecued eggplant boasts a wonderfully-rich and smoky flavor.
Roasted Fennel & Tropea Onions
These tender, broiled vegetables make for a fantastic side dish.
Pickled Peppers
These addictive peppers are wonderful for snacking, or served with burgers, tacos and sandwiches.
Eggplant Caponata
This traditional Tuscan relish is lovely on toasted multigrain bread.
Summer Splendor Recipes
No matter how you pronounce it, the word ‘tomato’ practically sings of summer, as well it should as the seasonal beauties are now at their best here in August. This week’s box pays homage to the ripe, juicy summer favorite with a selection of heirloom and rainbow slicing tomatoes, plus Pain au Levain bread, farm-fresh eggs, garden-grown herbs and an easy-drinking red wine, all to help you enjoy their vine-ripened glory. A wealth of summer produce ranging from summer squash to Romano beans, plus fresh-picked blueberries, finishes off this bright and beautiful lineup.
Here are a few recipe ideas for the week:
Tian Provencal
If you are looking for a new vegetarian centerpiece, this baked dish is both gorgeous and delicious.
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Corn & Roasted Sweet Onions
Roasted sweet onion adds a wonderful depth of flavor to this refreshing salad.
Baked Eggs with Heirloom Tomatoes
Juicy tomatoes, fresh herbs and a touch of cream lend rich appeal to this dish.
Romano Beans with Caramelized Onions
These beautiful beans are tossed with jammy onions and fresh parsley.
Grilled Radicchio with Olive Oil & Sea Salt
Tender with a smoky flavor, these radicchio wedges are wonderful alongside grilled entrées, or chopped and scattered atop bruschetta or pizza!
