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Local Oktoberfest Dinner

It’s a lot of fun to celebrate culinary traditions, even when they aren’t necessarily a part of one’s personal cultural heritage, as long as we remember to honor the line between appreciation and appropriation. These experiences help open our minds and our palates to the unique traditions and flavors of different cultures. With this in mind, we’re sharing a delicious recipe for an Oktoberfest meal with a unique Vermont twist! Dabbling in this German culinary tradition is also budget-friendly since many of the ingredients are featured in our weekly sale from September 29th – October 5th, so pick up some Picnic Provisions bratwurst, Flack Family Farm kraut, and a VonTrapp brew, and revel in the flavors of Oktoberfest in Vermont!

Localvore Cottage Pie

As our September Eat Local Challenge rolls on we hope you’re enjoying the bounty that Vermont has to offer! We’ve been thrilled to see the rows of corn kernels continuing to grow on our Big Corn at the store entry, indicating the dollars paid to local farmers and producers thus far this month! And our Weekly Sale from September 22nd – 28th features another lineup of local ingredients that can be pulled together into this tasty localvore Cottage Pie that will earn you points in the Eat Local Challenge and help us add even more kernels to Big Corn! 

Apple Yogurt Parfait

We’ve reached the halfway point of our September Eat Local Challenge and we think you’ll love this quick and easy Apple Yogurt Parfait featuring a list of some of our favorite local ingredients. This parfait makes a delicious breakfast, snack, or dessert that you can prepare in advance and enjoy on the go! For the dessert version, consider drizzling with a bit of local honey or maple syrup. You’ll find most of the ingredients you’ll need in our weekly sale from September 15th – 21st, including Gammelgarden Creamery skyr and Quaker Hill granola, so it’s a perfect time to whip up this localvore treat!

Localvore Pizza

What do you get when you layer local Vermont Fresh basil pesto, Maplebrook Farm fresh mozzarella, Dell’Amore pizza sauce, and local, organic red peppers onto Slice of Vermont fresh pizza dough? A localvore pie that raises the pizza night bar to new heights! You’ll find these ingredients featured in our Weekly Sale from September 8th – 14th at a great price, and they’ll all help you tally points in the September Eat Local Challenge. They’ll also help us continue to add kernels to the Big Corn located at the Co-op entry, which tracks dollars paid to local farmers and producers all month long! 

 

Localvore Baguette

This sweet and savory combination of local ingredients makes an excellent localvore lunch or dinner, whether you’re dining in or enjoying a late summer picnic. You’ll find many of the ingredients featured in the Weekly Sale from September 1st – 7th, including Champlain Valley Creamery’s Organic Champlain Triple Cream cheese, Red Hen Baguettes, and Champlain Orchard’s apples, so it’s a perfect time to give this one a try!

Tuna Waldorf Salad

It’s back to school time, and whether you’re packing lunches to send with your kids or pulling together simple lunches for homeschool breaks, we think you’ll love this twist on a classic salad. You’ll find many of the ingredients in our weekly sale from August 25th – 31st, so it’s a great time to give it a try. Mayo not your thing?  Feel free to sub in greek yogurt! Serve it over a bed of greens with crackers, on your favorite sandwich bread, or in a wrap! 

Peanut Butter Raisin Granola Bars

Back-to-school time is just around the corner and we think these healthy and versatile homemade granola bars will be a big hit with your little lunch packers. You’ll find many of the ingredients featured in the weekly sale from August 18th – 24th, so it’s a perfect time to whip up a batch or two. If nut allergies are of concern, feel free to use sunflower seeds instead of almonds and sun butter in lieu of nut butter. Also, feel free to be creative with add-ins. Substitute 1/3 cup of the oats for 1/3 cup of shredded coconut, add chocolate chips instead of raisins (or a combo of the two!), sub in other dried fruits, add up to two tablespoons of chia seeds, add cinnamon or cocoa powder…you get the idea!

Mediterranean Pearled Couscous Salad

This versatile summer salad makes excellent use of the abundance of fresh cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and herbs coming out of local farms and gardens this time of year. It can be prepared in advance, served warm or chilled, and results in a perfectly healthy lunch, light supper, or side dish. It’s also very flexible in that you can substitute just about any veggies and herbs that you happen to have on hand, so consider this a general template and feel free to get creative! You’ll find bulk organic pearled couscous featured in the Weekly Sale from August 11th – 17th, so it’s a perfect time to give this dish a try!

Grilled Pork with Bok Choy and Stone Fruit

Looking to pull together a restaurant-quality meal without heating up the kitchen? We think you’ll love this one! It combines a handful of ingredients featured in our Weekly Sale from August 11th – 17th, including in-house-cut pork chops, and organic pluots! With a quick marinade and a few turns on the grill, you’ll be feasting on this healthy, delicious meal from the cool comfort of your kitchen!

 

Pâté Sandwich with Maple Caramelized Onions

Pâtés are the soul of French charcuterie and it’s tough to beat the rich combination of a well-made pâté and jammy maple caramelized onions on a fresh-baked baguette. These ingredients are featured in our Weekly Sale from August 4th – 10th, so it’s a perfect time to give this one a try!