Cookin' the Market Recipes:

There is nothing better for you or your family than fresh-from-the-farmer fruits, vegetables, greens and nuts. We've provided some of our most popular recipes to help you bring California's agricultural bounty to your table in new and exciting ways!

Celebrate Spring with Farm-Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

The arrival of spring heralds the arrival of delicious and healthful fruits and vegetables. Try some sweet juicy cherries or crisp asparagus or sugar snap peas. The slowing rains and warming weather brings new crops to the market every week, along with winter favorites like broccoli, citrus and cauliflower. Make the most of your outing to the farmers' market by trying some of these great recipes:

Asparagus & Fennel Salad
Asparagus Pesto
Braised Chard with Balsamic Reduction
Braised Fennel
Chilled Cherry Soup
English Peas in Gorgonzola Crumble
Garlic Crusted Baby Artichokes
Mexican Spiced Strawberry Jam
Sautéed Chard with Parsley Bread Crumbs
Seared Fennel