Portuguese Vegetable and Kielbasa Soup

You asked for it…here it is!  Another delicious recipe from one of our Empty Bowl soup makers – Katherine Finnerty.  This recipe is adapted from The Soup Bowl Cookbook, but Katherine modified it and made it her own.  The resulting soup is a delicious brew of smokey, spicy satisfaction.  Enjoy!

Candied Maple Pecans

These candied maple pecans are unbelievably simple to make and ridiculously delicious to snack on. Put them in a mason jar with a ribbon, and they’ll also make great gifts for friends during the holidays. Enjoy them on their own, toss with chopped dried fruits for a great trail mix, or crumble them over ice cream for a decadent dessert. You’ll find pecans and maple syrup featured in the weekly sale from November 23rd – 28th, so it’s a great time to whip up a big batch!

Pomegranate Ginger Carrot Salad

This bright, refreshing winter fruit salad features fruits that are in-season during the winter months and couldn’t be simpler to toss together.  The pickled ginger carrots from Real Pickles lend a healthy probiotic boost and when combined with the antioxidants from the pomegranate and the Vitamin C from the citrus, this salad packs an immune-boosting punch well suited for the winter months. The pomegranates are also featured in the weekly sale from November 23rd – 28th, so it’s a great time to give this salad a try!

Cranberry Relish

This cranberry relish recipe is simple to prepare and makes an excellent accompaniment to many dishes from traditional Thanksgiving fare and beyond. The citrus and ginger give it a fresh and pleasant zing and the fresh local cranberries from Vermont Cranberry Company are featured in the weekly sale this week!

Easy Turkey Gravy

A Thanksgiving feast just doesn’t feel complete without a generous serving of gravy! This year, skip the canned stuff and avoid those powdery packets – making your own gravy is really quite simple and oh-so-delicious! It allows you to make good use of the drippings in the bottom of your turkey roasting pan and gives you something to do while your turkey rests so that you aren’t tempted to carve that bird too quickly!

Turkey Roasting 101

Roasting a turkey can be a bit intimidating, especially if it’s your first time or you’re entertaining a houseful of hungry guests! We hope that this handy guide will help you through the steps with sanity intact.

Cranberry Walnut Lemon Scones

These simple and delicious scones make a perfect addition to your holiday spread, whether you’re enjoying them with your Thanksgiving dinner or for breakfast with your guests the next morning. They combine a handful of ingredients that you’ll find in the weekly sale from November 1st – 7th, so it’s a great time to whip up a test batch and stock up the ingredients you’ll need as Thanksgiving approaches. 

Butternut Split Pea Soup

This healthy, hearty soup serves up the warm flavors and aromas of autumn that you’re likely craving as the days grow cooler. You’ll find many of the ingredients in our weekly sale from October 11th – 17th, making this a perfect budget-friendly dinner. It’s also vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free, making it a great option for accommodating food allergies. Leftovers freeze well, so make an extra large pot and stash some away!

 

Scalloped Potato & Kale Casserole

This recipe is a favorite of our Produce Manager, Kira, who declares it “most decadently delicious!”. It’s loaded with local ingredients, many of which are featured in our weekly sale from September 27th – October 3rd, and it’s a great way to cap off our month-long Eat Local Challenge. We think you’ll agree – eating local never tasted quite so good.

Localvore Beef Stew

As our celebration of Eat Local Month rolls on, we’re excited to share this celebration of local ingredients known as Localvore Beef Stew. It combines many items that you’ll find in our weekly sale from September 20th – 26th, making this a budget-friendly option. We also think you’ll love the flexibility of this recipe, as it can be a catch-all for the abundance of produce coming out of your late summer garden. That’s why you’ll find celeriac in this recipe in the place of the more traditional celery since celeriac is more likely available this time of year and offers a very similar flavor profile.