Farmers Market Haul Number Two

How is it the last week of August? Today, there's a slight coolness in the air and the clouds have an autumn feel to them. The ground is damp from a much needed rainstorm. Instead of welcoming the season change and the temperature drop with open arms, I feel sad. That's my feeling today. Also exhaustion. Intense exhaustion that cannot be put into words. But somehow, I managed to cheer up a bit when I meandered the farmers market this afternoon. I picked up these beauties seen above, plus a whole pastured chicken and a half flat of blueberries. We'll eat well this week. And I'll be happy again.

Pasta with Basil and Carrot Top Pesto- I've made a version of carrot top pesto before and blogged about it here, in case you're interested. This time, I'm leaving out the wild leeks. I'll probably serve this with a simple tomato salad.

Roasted Chicken with Fingerling Potatoes- My body has been craving animal protein lately and I'm listening to it. So I bought the highest quality chicken I could find  and I'm going to use every part of it. I'll serve it with lots of braised kale.

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup- The celery and carrots from the market are going to make this soup even better. I'll also throw in a bunch of fresh parsley and use the celery tops for extra greens.

Quiche- I'm thinking a classic spinach and gruyere version with lots of caramelized onions. Served with steamed broccolini.

Herbed Lentils and Roasted Eggplant- This recipe is one of my favorites from Plenty. And I have all the ingredients on hand to make it at the moment, so it's happening.

Zucchini Bread- I'm still on the search for a really good zucchini bread recipe. One that is Hazel approved.

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Farmers Market Haul Number One

I think I'm going to start a new weekly post serious on the blog in which I photograph what I bought at the farmers market followed by what I plan to make with it all during the week. I think it will be a good way for me to look back on what I've purchased through the change of seasons and how I've used my bounty in the kitchen. And if it inspires you all, well then, that's just wonderful! I'm not setting out to make anything fancy or complicated, mind you. Simple is the way to go. Here's some of what I have planned for this week...

Zucchini Fritters- My favorite zucchini recipe of all time. How have I not blogged about this recipe before?! Note to self: photograph those fritters!

Gazpacho- The weather has been unseasonably hot in Seattle and I've really dreaded cooking on those steamy hot evenings. Gazpacho is perfect for those.

Eggplant Caponata- I was thinking of experimenting with a vegan eggplant rollatini recipe this week, but that would be a little too time consuming. Caponata is easier. Here's a recipe that I made in Italy that I'll use.

Fried Eggs and Garlicky Sautéed Kale, with Tomato Basil Salad- So simple.

Pasta with Kale, Tomatoes, Olives, and Beans- One of my go-to quick meals. Gluten-free pasta with loads of veggies.

Peach, Berry, and Plum Crisp- I'm thinking a similar version of this recipe.

What about you? What are you making with your farmers market finds? Of if you're super lucky, your own garden's bounty? I'd love to know!

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