Potato Salad with Arugula and Dijon Vinaigrette
This recipe, from the food52.com blog, serves 6-8 and comes together very quickly. It uses vinaigrette instead of mayonnaise, so the salad is refreshing and light. Give it a try! (more…)
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Best Cobb Salad
Try this classic Cobb salad made with a quick homemade dressing, courtesy of delish.com. If you want to make this ahead of time, we recommend storing the lettuce, eggs, chicken, bacon, and chives in one container. Then you can peel the avocado and chop it along with the tomatoes before adding to the salad and tossing with dressing. Everything will keep in the fridge like that for up to 3 days. Serves 4-6. (more…)
Soft-Cooked Summer Squash with Onion
From the Washington Post, here’s a delicious summer squash and onion dish. The variety to use here is the pale yellow crookneck squash, but yellow zucchini (or a mix of green and yellow zucchini) will also be fine. Small to medium-size squash work best. Because they typically contain less water and fewer seeds, they will contribute more flavor and texture to the dish. Serves 4.
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Green Bean, Corn, and Carrot Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
Here is a beautiful salad from Melissa Clark of the New York Times that’s perfect for a picnic. Haricots verts, by the way, are skinny green beans, but regular ones will work just as well. All of the ingredients can be found in our late summer CSA shares! Serves 6-8. (more…)
Easy Fingerling Potatoes
Fingerling potatoes are quick and easy to prepare on the stove-top. Because of their size, they cook quickly, and don’t need to be peeled. Try any of these variations! (more…)
Wheatberry Salad with Grilled Summer Vegetables
Whether you are hosting a 4th of July party, or just like grilled vegetables, this recipe from the Jenessa’s Dinners blog has you covered. You can even prepare the wheatberries the night before to save time. This recipe serves 5-6.
Potato Leek Soup
Here is a reliable standby soup from epicurious.com. It can be prepared ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator or frozen. Serves 4. (more…)
Mashed Cauliflower
You’ve made mashed potatoes before, but have you ever tried mashed cauliflower? This recipe, found on foodnetwork.com, is a delicious low carb alternative to your traditional mashed potatoes. Try pre-roasting the garlic and adding a little fresh rosemary for an even bigger taste. Serves 4. (more…)
Cold Cucumber Cream Soup
A quick and refreshing cold soup that can be prepared ahead of time for those warm, muggy evenings; if you are out of cilantro already, dill works just as well. Serves 4. (more…)
Eggplant and Orzo Salad
When in Cape May, stop by George’s Place restaurant on the corner of Beach and Perry Streets for delicious Greek food. They won’t part with their recipe but I came pretty close to re-creating this delicious side salad they serve with many of their entrees. This serves 6 nicely as a side. (more…)