What I'm Bringing Home From the Farmers' Market This Month
What's In Season - August
I don’t know about you, but every time I go to the Farmers’ Market, I tell myself I’m just going to grab a few things.
Then I spot the tomatoes. The peaches smell amazing. Someone is handing out samples of sweet corn. And before I know it, I’ve somehow convinced myself that I need three bunches of basil because, “I’ll definitely use it.”
Honestly...I wouldn’t have it any other way.
One of my favorite things about shopping this time of year is letting the season decide what’s on the menu. Instead of starting with a recipe, I start with what’s fresh, what’s local, and what simply looks too good to leave behind. Somehow, those always end up being some of my favorite meals.
This week also happens to be National Farmers Market Week, so I thought it would be fun to turn it into a little challenge.
Take $40 to your local Farmers’ Market and see how many meals you can build from what’s in season. Skip the detailed grocery list for just one trip. Pick up the vegetables and fruit that catch your eye, bring home a handful of fresh herbs, and let those ingredients inspire the rest of your week.
You might be surprised by how far seasonal ingredients can go.
In fact, that’s exactly what inspired this month’s meal plan. Coming in just a couple of days, our August Farmers’ Market Meal Plan is built around many of these seasonal favorites to help you turn your market haul into simple, flavorful Mediterranean-inspired meals all week long.
Put Your Farmers’ Market Haul to Good Use
You found the freshest tomatoes, peaches, and herbs, now what? These member-exclusive recipes are some of my favorite ways to turn August's Farmers’ Market staples into simple, Mediterranean-inspired meals you'll want to make again and again.
Chopped Jennifer Aniston Salad
Rumor has it Jennifer Aniston ate this salad every day on the set of Friends, and after one bite, it's easy to see why. Packed with fiber-rich bulgur, chickpeas, fresh herbs, and crisp vegetables, it's one of my favorite make-ahead lunches for busy weeks.
Peach, Arugula and Farro Salad with Chicken and Hot Honey Vinaigrette
If peaches made it into your farmers market basket this week, this is the recipe to make first. Sweet peaches, whole-grain farro, peppery arugula, and a homemade hot honey vinaigrette come together for an easy, satisfying meal you'll want to enjoy all season long.
Greek Turkey Meatballs with Couscous and Dill Yogurt Sauce
If zucchini and fresh herbs found their way into your farmers market bag, this recipe is a delicious way to use them. Tender turkey meatballs, roasted zucchini, and a bright dill yogurt sauce come together in a nourishing meal the whole family will love.
Easy Shakshuka with Feta
If ripe tomatoes and colorful peppers made it into your farmers market bag, this is a delicious way to enjoy them. Simmered with warm spices, topped with perfectly cooked eggs, fresh herbs, and crumbled feta, this one-pan meal is just as perfect for breakfast as it is for an easy weeknight dinner.
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