How to Use Your Farmers’ Market Haul This Month
I’m shopping the farmers’ markets pretty obsessively these days, and use whatever is available and in season to plan my weekly dinners. If you’re in need of a little inspiration for your haul this month, here’s a look at some of the ways I’m making use of August’s produce pickings. The items in the photo above cost me $40’I’m curious, would you pay more or less for the same amount of loot?’and will be used in several different meals over the course of a week.
Zucchini: I’m purchasing a spiralizer this week, and will be turning these into zoodles. Stay tuned for more on that. If I have any leftover, I’ll definitely be adding it to this egg salad for lunch’it’s utterly delicious and my kids devour it quickly.
Carrots: My plan is to roast these and add them to a salad with some beets I have on hand. I’ll top the dish with goat cheese and pumpkin seeds and serve it with a maple vinaigrette. My kids really like this rainbow salad though, so I’ll try to save enough for a big bowl of it, as well.
Cherry Tomatoes: These will definitely be roasted and then served in one of the following nine ways.
Multi-Coloured Fingerling Potatoes: Fingerlings are my favourite and I like them best when halved, roasted at high heat with sea salt and olive oil and served with whatever protein we feel like cooking.
Corn: I’m keeping this simple by grilling it and serving with a side of basil butter.
Green and Yellow Beans: Half will be steamed and tossed with butter, the other half will be breaded and baked to make green bean fries.
Cauliflower: Oven-roast the whole head after it’s been coated in olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and lemon juice. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs. Alternatively, make a batch of our pasta shells with creamy cauliflower sauce for a quick and easy weeknight dinner (side note: my cauliflower-phobe loves this pasta).
Peaches: You can never go wrong with setting out a big bowl of homemade peach salsa to accompany some nacho chips. It’s a family favourite snack and one I’m sure you’re kids will love because it’s a little sweet and not too spicy.
Tell us, what are you cooking up with your farmers’ market fare this month?
