Eating with the seasons has never been easier — or more delicious!
Our recipe library is designed to help you make the most of the fresh, locally grown ingredients we provide. From vibrant summer squash to hearty winter greens, each recipe is tailored to showcase the seasonal variety that comes with eating local. We want to inspire you to embrace the adventure of cooking with seasonal produce and trying new ingredients, while making the process simple and enjoyable. Whether you're experimenting with something unfamiliar or just need fresh ideas for your staples, our library is here to guide you with easy-to-follow recipes for every meal. Let’s celebrate the flavors of the season together!
mushroom and microgreen omelet
An omelet is a simple yet elegant dish, versatile enough to suit any mealtime. Whisk together eggs and top them with flavorful ingredients like mushrooms, creating a dish that's both delicious and healthy. A simple flavor combination – the savory notes of mushrooms perfectly complement the mild richness of eggs. Plus, omelets are incredibly customizable; you can add various vegetables, herbs, or cheeses to suit your taste preferences and elevate the nutritional content even further.
mushroom butternut squash fusilli
Enjoy a satisfying meal with this fusilli dish featuring mushroom and roasted butternut squash. This recipe combines earthy mushrooms with creamy roasted butternut squash for a flavorful pasta dish. It's a vegan-friendly recipe, and by choosing the right pasta, you can create a hearty and comforting meal without compromising on taste.
pork stir fry with apple and ginger
Enjoy something sweet and savory with this delightful twist on the classic stir-fry. This recipe combines succulent pork, crisp apples, and zesty baby ginger in a harmonious blend that's both comforting and full of vibrant flavors.
skillet eggs with squash
As the sun-kissed days of summer unfurl, our plates eagerly welcome the vibrant, farm-fresh goodness of roasted yellow squash. This simple yet sublime recipe captures the essence of the season with every bite, accenting the hearty squash with fresh free range eggs from our local producers. Yellow squashes, with their tender flesh and sunny hue, take center stage, offering a delicate, slightly sweet flavor that's beautifully showcased in this dish.
roasted squash, peaches and pine nuts
Experience the tantalizing flavors of summer with this delightful roasted summer squash with peaches and pine nuts. While peaches often steal the spotlight in sweet treats, this recipe showcases their versatility in savory dishes, adding a touch of natural sweetness and complexity.
crispy potatoes and eggs
Whether you're enjoying a leisurely weekend brunch or preparing a quick weekday meal, this one pan meal of crispy potatoes with eggs will surely satisfy your cravings and brighten your morning. So, embrace the enticing flavors and nourishing benefits of red potatoes as they take center stage in this delicious breakfast dish.
tomato pie
The tomato pie recipe from Saving Room for Dessert is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a summer day. The sweetness of the ripe tomatoes, the saltiness of the bacon, and the creaminess of the cheese all combine to create a flavorful and satisfying pie. The addition of basil adds a fresh, herbal flavor that complements the other ingredients.
massaged kale and blueberry salad
This risotto recipe is a delightful and unique dish that brings together the flavors of sweet blueberries and creamy risotto. While blueberries are typically enjoyed in sweet treats, this recipe showcases their versatility in a savory dish in combination to leeks.
leek and blueberry risotto
This risotto recipe is a delightful and unique dish that brings together the flavors of sweet blueberries and creamy risotto. While blueberries are typically enjoyed in sweet treats, this recipe showcases their versatility in a savory dish in combination to leeks.
sweet potatoes, grilled chicken and strawberry salsa
This Grilled Chicken and Sweet Potatoes with Strawberry Salsa recipe is not only delicious but also nutritious. The grilled chicken is marinated in a simple blend of olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice, while the sweet potatoes are roasted until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, providing a perfect balance of flavor and texture. The real star of the dish, however, is the strawberry salsa, which adds a refreshing sweetness and a slight tanginess to the meal.
spring gemelli pasta
This spring gemelli pasta with sugar snap peas, crispy capers and soft-boiled eggs is a delicious and healthy dish that is packed with flavor and nutrition. The sugar snap peas add a crisp texture and a sweet taste to the dish, while also being low in calories and high in fiber. Snap peas are also rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate, which are all important nutrients that support overall health.
Braised Kale, Turnips, Apple and Turkey
If you’re looking for an alternative to the standard root veggies and greens, you’ll love this sweet and savory spin on the classic braised greens. Making the most of sweet and savory versatility of turnips, the star of this dish is the roots and greens. Adding fresh grated apple and shredded turkey adds full body flavor without adding calories. his light dish could also be made vegetarian without the turkey by substituting apple cider for broth or vegan with your favorite butter alternative.
roasted broccoli and smashed root veggies
This vegan take on a winter staple takes advantage of fresh broccoli that grows well through our NC winters and is flexible enough to go with any root veggie. This dish is full of texture and flavor. Root vegetables make it filling enough to be a main dish of it’s own right. Using cashew “cheese” instead of parmesan makes it fully vegan. If you eat meat or dairy you can mash the roots traditionally with cheese or butter and eat this as a side dish for any savory or sweet meat dish.
orecchiette pasta with turnips and kale
Kale and turnips are both staple winter crops and compliment each other nicely in this simple pasta dish. With plenty of butter, cheese and caramelizing this recipe is rich and flavorful. Turnips provide great umami on their own but also provide great backup to chicken or pork if you want to add those to this recipe.
miso cabbage
Made with pointy cabbage, this recipe makes the most of it’s sweeter, nuttier flavor. Simple and fast, this recipe can be the main course of a vegan dinner or used as tasty side with all the umami flavor of miso.
broccoli, kale & rice casserole
This vegan and gluten free broccoli and kale casserole is packed with nutrition. A flavorful dish that fits every definition of a classic casserole by being savory, warm and always delivering a sense of filling for the family. This plant-based, no processed food take on a comfort food casserole will be a crowd-pleaser.
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