Whether you are a CSA member or a farmers market devotee, we want to help you make great meals with seasonal, fresh produce. Can’t figure out what to do with those radishes or kohlrabi and various types of squash? This is the place for you.
June 24, 2020
This simple combo — with tomatoes, white beans and avocado — is the perfect summer side dish.
June 17, 2020
Enjoy the flavors of a Caprese salad in a cold tomato soup perfect for summer.
July 1, 2020
The colorful ones have the best flavors.
June 4, 2020
Adapt this recipe to whatever vegetables are in season.
June 29, 2018
Whether you are a CSA member or a farmers market devotee, we want to help you make great meals with seasonal, fresh produce. Each week, the Star Tribune will be buying a box from different CSAs and looking for the best ways to prepare the food.
May 1, 2019
Add an avocado-arugula dressing and you are ready to celebrate the season.
June 5, 2019
The local season of fresh asparagus has begun; enjoy it while it lasts.
June 12, 2019
From pickles to salsa, this little vegetable heats up mealtime.
March 27, 2019
Serve up roasted vegetables with this vibrantly colored dip for a seasonal meal.
November 15, 2017
This may be a first for you: using the shell of fall and winter squash as a baking dish.
October 31, 2018
Look to the parsnip for this dish and expand your range of veggies.
November 21, 2018
Feast for a week with inventive leftovers from your holiday meal.
November 14, 2018
This trio of local specialties make up a simple, but unexpected side dish.
October 10, 2018
Start with meat that's cut in uniform pieces, then brown it carefully.
October 3, 2018
The warming spices work well in a savory dish.
October 24, 2018
Sweet treats and savory fare become even more flavorful with newly trendy technique.
August 8, 2018
Start by roasting corn on the cob, then adding cumin, coriander and mustard seeds.
June 22, 2018
Whether with chips or grilled meats, there are plenty of ways to enjoy this easy condiment.
July 3, 2020
Ever at a loss for what to do with all the kohlrabi in your CSA box? Ever go crazy snapping up food at the farmers market and then wonder, now what? This group is for you.
June 27, 2018
Spark up your outdoor dining with a new twist on old favorite seasonal dishes.
June 29, 2018
The tendrils from the plant offer a delicious treat, with a very short season.
June 27, 2018
This vegetable salad includes the tart flavor of the sumac spice.
June 6, 2018
The key is to pan-fry the burger, rather than grilling it. And add plenty of seasonings.
May 30, 2018
Wait till later in the season for fresh tomatoes for this salad.
May 9, 2018
It's always time for soup, and this one taps into the ones suited for the season.
May 16, 2018
Fresh tuna and roasted veggies add a touch of sophistication to the classic French dish.