As the summer sun bathes our gardens in warmth and abundance, it's the perfect time to embrace the freshest seasonal ingredients and transform them into something truly extraordinary. Enter these okra and summer squash fritters - a delightful blend of flavors and textures that epitomize the essence of summer on a plate. Okra, known for its distinctive flavor and unique texture, pairs harmoniously with the mild and tender summer squash in a recipe that's as nutritious as it is delicious.

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.

This simple dish is a great savory way to use this NC fall staple in a new way. With garlic and parmesan cheese, this is not the traditional sweet side dish but rather a savory combo that works well alongside vegetarian or meat filled main meals.

A simple and healthy side dish, these roasted root vegetables are perfect for the hardy meals many enjoy this harvest season.

This Summer Zucchini and Tomato Gratin is simple yet flavorful layers of fresh veggies and topped with a cheese.

Sweet Cubanelle peppers in this week’s box will make a delicious dinner when you add seasoned ground turkey and Manchego cheese! The combination of the sweet and spicy mix well together to give you a plate of full flavor.