The farmers' market cookbook : the ultimate guide to enjoying fresh, local, seasonal produce

Unlock the mysteries of your Farmers Market and CSA box with this guide to eating and preserving local, seasonal foods Farmers' Markets and CSAs are among the best places to find high-quality, diverse, and exciting vegetables and fruits. But the rich array of unusual varieties can be confusing and overwhelming. From detailed produce descriptions to storage tips, preparation techniques, and over two hundred flavorful recipes, The Farmers' Market Cookbook has the answer to every prospective locavore's perennial question, "What do I do with this ?" Featuring a range of traditional favorites alongside innovative creations showcasing the stunning flavors of heirloom fruits and vegetables, this guide to seasonal eating will help you engage your powers of creativity, learning, and experimentation. Recipes include: Garlic scape vichyssoise Potato fennel "risotto" Beef roulade with cilantro mojo Cantaloupe salsa Eating locally cultivates appreciation for those who grow our food. Full of practical insights from field to fork, The Farmers' Market Cookbook celebrates the small farmer's labor of love with recipes that showcase every crop at its best―essential reading for anyone who wants to appreciate fresh food at its best. Julia Shanks has honed her culinary talents working in restaurants around the country, developing a taste for fresh, local and seasonal foods. She consults with restaurants, farms and food producers, helping them maximize profits and streamline revenues through sustainable business practices. Brett Grohsgal worked as everything from line cook to executive chef while developing and sharing his appreciation for artisanal, seasonal foods. Now he runs Even' Star Organic Farm, growing and harvesting crops year-round for restaurants, grocery stores, universities, farmers markets, and the farm's own successful CSA. “Clear and instructive, i ts recipes [are] delicious . . . Along with all those wonderful fruits and vegetables, this book belongs in your market tote. ”— Adam Rapoport, Editor in Chief, Bon Appétit Farmers’ markets and CSAs are among the best places to find high-quality, diverse, and exciting vegetables and fruits. But the rich array of unusual varieties can be confusing and overwhelming. From detailed produce descriptions to storage tips, preparation techniques, and over two hundred flavorful recipes, The Farmers’ Market Cookbook has the answer to every prospective locavore’s perennial question, “What do I do with this ?” Featuring a range of traditional favorites alongside innovative creations showcasing the stunning flavors of heirloom fruits and vegetables, this guide to seasonal eating will help you engage your powers of creativity, learning, and experimentation. Recipes include: Garlic scape vichyssoise Potato fennel “risotto” Beef roulade with cilantro mojo Cantaloupe salsa Eating locally cultivates appreciation for those who grow our food. Full of practical insights from field to fork, The Farmers’ Market Cookbook celebrates the small farmer’s labor of love with recipes that showcase every crop at its best—essential reading for anyone who wants to appreciate fresh food at its best. “[Shanks and Grohsgal’s] collective wisdom on culinary techniques and fresh produce has helped to create a highly targeted guide with dozens of seasonal recipes that maximize freshness and flavor.”—T. W. Barritt, author of Long Island Food: A History from Family Farms & Oysters to Craft Spirits “In this handy guide/cookbook, Shanks and Grohsgal offer practical tips on how to store and prepare your farmers market and CSA veggies.”— Boston Herald Front Cover 1 Praise 2 Title Page 4 Rights Page 5 Dedication 6 Contents 8 Introduction 10 Chapter 1: Eating Seasonally 14 Chapter 2: Produce Descriptions 16 Chapter 3: Storing Your Produce for Optimal Freshness 44 Chapter 4: Key Techniques and Definitions of Terms 54 Chapter 5: The Recipes 58 Breakfast 60 Appetizers, Hors d’Oeuvres, and Snacks 66 Soups and Salads 88 Side Dishes 126 Pasta 196 Main Dishes 208 Condiments and Sauces 248 Desserts and Sweet Treats 286 Drinks 304 Recipe Index by Ingredients 308 Recipe Index by Course 316 About the Authors 320 A Guide to Responsible Digital Reading 321 Books to Build a New Society 322 This cookbook is a celebration of the small farmer's labor of love, showing off every crop at its best. Includes detailed produce descriptions, storage tips, preparation techniques, and over 200 simple and delicious recipes