Summer Solstice Rolls

Summer solstice is just around the corner and we think these summer rolls are a perfect way to welcome the new season. This recipe is extremely versatile, so feel free to use any fresh, colorful summer veggies and herbs you happen to have on hand. Our weekly sale from June 10th – 16th features a handful of the ingredients listed, making this one easy on the budget, too! If you don’t plan to serve the rolls right away, try rolling them in plastic wrap until you’re ready to eat. This will prevent the rolls from becoming soggy or sticking together. Other key tips are to avoid over-moistening the wrappers and avoid over-filling. Your first few are bound to be a bit clunky, but you’ll get the hang of it quickly.

 

 

Barbecue Chicken

Warmer weather is finally here and it’s a perfect time for a backyard barbecue! Our weekly sale from June 3rd – 9th is packed with everything you’ll need to pull it off, including Smart Chicken leg quarters, Annie’s BBQ sauce, Co-op Kitchen-made potato salad, and fresh fruit, so dig out your basting brush and fire up the grill!

Grilled Vidalia Onions

Now that warm weather is finally here, many of us are firing up the grill and pulling out our favorite barbecue recipes. May we suggest adding this one to your repertoire? We think you’ll love the simplicity of preparation and the complexity of flavor that this dish yields. The sweetness of the onion caramelizes beautifully on the grill, resulting in a pile of sweet and savory onion rings that are the perfect burger topping or accompaniment to just about any dish. You’ll find Vidalia onions featured in our weekly sale from May 27th – June 2nd, so fire up the grill and give this one a go!

Jarcuterie

The time has finally come when many of us can once again enjoy small, safe in-person gatherings to celebrate special occasions and enjoy good food together. While we’d all love to safely go back to sharing the savory goodness of a charcuterie board together, it makes good sense to continue to prioritize the health and well-being of our loved ones. Thankfully, avoiding shared plates of food doesn’t necessarily mean saying goodbye to the charcuterie board. Thanks to this fun, single-serving spin on the classic, known as “jarcuterie”, you can serve up all of your favorite trappings of a traditional charcuterie platter at your next COVID-safe gathering. You’ll find some of our favorite jarcuterie fodder in the weekly sale from May 20th – 26th, including local Maplebrook Farm Ciliegine, so grab some skewers, a few jars, and get your jarcuterie on!

Pasta Salad

If you’re looking for a very versatile pasta salad, we think you’ll find this one’s a winner. It’s the kind of meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes, can be made a few days in advance, travels well to picnics and potlucks, and it can serve as a perfect catch-all for the veggies you happen to have on hand. You may prefer to serve it as a side dish or round it out with chopped salami or other protein to make a heartier main dish. You’ll find many of the ingredients featured in our weekly sale from May 13th – 19th, so it’s a perfect time to give this one a try!

Fresh Fruit Parfait

If you’re hoping to treat your mama to something that will make her feel special this Mother’s Day, but feel like you lack the culinary skills to pull it off, then we think you’ll love this super simple fresh fruit parfait! Even the most novice budding chefs can assemble this lovely treat, regardless of your kitchen prowess. You’ll find most of the ingredients for the parfait featured in our Weekly Sale from May 6th – 12th, along with Equal Exchange’s fairtrade organic coffee, so tie on an apron and treat your mom to a tasty breakfast-in-bed! 

Fish Tacos with Red Cabbage Mango Slaw

Take your tastebuds on a summer vacation with these tasty fish tacos! You’ll find many of the ingredients in our weekly sale display from April 29th – May 5th, including local Sonia’s Salsa and local organic All Souls Tortilleria corn tortillas, and this recipe will help you quickly pull it together. You could even assemble the slaw a day or two in advance for quicker meal prep on a busy weeknight!

Kimchijeon (Kimchi Pancake)

According to Chef and food writer Samin Nosrat, who adapted this recipe, Young S. Kim’s golden kimchijeon are a revelation. Tart with pungent kimchi, the pancakes are both satisfyingly chewy and shatteringly crisp. Nosrat suggests serving it to a crowd as an appetizer or enjoying it on its own as a filling meal. 

Soba Noodle Bowl

This quick and tasty soba noodle bowl is about as versatile as it gets. Make it a day or two in advance and serve it chilled, or whip it up for a weeknight meal served warm.  And feel free to be creative with the veggies and garnishes. It’s a perfect catch-all for whatever you happen to have on hand. If tofu’s not your thing, stir fry any protein you prefer and add it to the bowl in place of the tofu. You’ll find most of the ingredients in our weekly sale from April 15th – 21st, so it’s a perfect time to give this one a try!

Smoothie Bowl

This colorful smoothie bowl is perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or even as dessert! Customize the bowl by adding your favorite toppings. You’ll find many of these ingredients in our weekly sale from April 8th – 14th, so it’s a great time to give it a try!