Summer

Mason Jar Buddha Salad

The season of colorful salads is here and we love the portability of a salad in a jar, allowing lunch to accompany you on all of your summer adventures. This version offers a riff on the Buddha bowl and you’ll find many of the ingredients featured in our Weekly Sale from June 23rd – 29th. There’s a lot of room for creativity in this dish, so feel free to use this as a rough framework and include your favorite seasonal veggies! 

Marinated Zucchini Salad

Looking for a new way to enjoy zucchini? This six-ingredient recipe offers a simple way to prepare this versatile veggie without even needing to heat up your kitchen. Our weekly sale from June 9th – 15th features organic zucchini along with a handful of other items that are perfect for a picnic, potluck, or a simple no-cook meal at home, so it’s a perfect time to give this dish a try! This dish will keep for a day or two, but it is best served just after the herbs are added.

Ginger Hibiscus Lemonade

Hot summer days call for cool, refreshing beverages and this one delivers! It also packs nutritive power, thanks to antioxidant-rich hibiscus, vitamin C-packed lemons, and ginger’s gut soothing, pro-digestive properties. You’ll find Simply Lemonade in our Weekly Sale from June 24th – 30th, so it’s a perfect time to make an ice-cold pitcher full of this colorful, flavorful drink! 

Grilled Sausages, Onions, & Peppers

When it’s too darned hot to cook in the kitchen, grab a cold beverage, fire up the grill, and break out this very simple recipe. You’ll find most of the ingredients in our weekly sale from August 27th – September 2nd and they’re all LOCAL, so it’s a perfect way to kick off our annual Eat Local Challenge. 

Peach Melba

Celebrate the flavors of summer with this colorful, flavorful dessert! The combination of the warm peaches with the cool, creamy ice cream and tart raspberry sauce is a match made in heaven. You’ll find ripe Pennsylvania peaches, organic raspberries, and Alden’s organic ice cream in the weekly sale from August 6th – 12th, so it’s a fine time to whip up a batch of this summer classic. 

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Stone Fruit

Looking for a perfect meal for a hot summer night?  Keep the kitchen cool and fire up the grill! This simple recipe stars a grilled pork tenderloin with a tangy goat cheese sauce that perfectly balances the sweetness of the grilled stone fruit and the acidity of the lemony arugula salad. Choose peaches, plums, or nectarines – whatever is in season and looks fresh and delicious. You’ll find many of the ingredients you’ll need in our weekly sale from August 8th – 14th, so it’s a great time to give this one a try!

Watermelon Pops

Looking for an easy, healthy treat guaranteed to cool you down on a hot summer day? Check out these watermelon pops! They’re a perfect addition to your July 4th barbecue menu and you’ll find organic watermelon in our weekly sale from June 27th – July 3rd. These pops are gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan-friendly.  No freezer pop molds? No problem! Just use a standard ice cube tray. You can add sticks for a hand-held treat, or leave them stick-less and add to water, lemonade, or any beverage of your choice for fun flavored ice cubes!

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Watermelon Pops

Looking for an easy, healthy treat guaranteed to cool you down on a hot summer day? Check out these watermelon pops! They’re a perfect addition to your July 4th barbecue menu. They’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan-friendly.  No freezer pop molds? No problem! Just use a standard ice cube tray. You can add sticks for a hand-held treat, or leave them stick-less and add to water, lemonade, or any beverage of your choice for fun flavored ice cubes!

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