Here’s To A Scrumptious Summer!

Summer is finally here! The temperature has been rising, excitement has been building, and our mouths have been watering in anticipation of all of the beautiful summer produce that is coming our way. Bright juicy peaches, vibrant strawberries, deep red plums, multi-hued heirloom tomatoes, vivid green peppers, a rainbow of summer squash…the list goes on and on.

In honor of the first official week of summer, we’ve put together a compilation of our farm’s favorite summer go-to recipes.

Salads And Dressings

One of the perks of our Customize Your Box feature is the ability to add more of your favorite seasonal fruits and vegetables to your deliveries for healthy summer salads and homemade salad dressings.

Grilled Summer Salad

Grilled summer vegetables with pieces of crunchy French bread and a light dressing makes this salad one of our new favorite recipes! Click here for the recipe.

Refreshing Heirloom Tomato Salad

This colorful salad is not only refreshing, but satisfying as well. With natural heirloom tomato juices, crunchy cucumber, spicy red onion and a sweet delicate basil, you’re going to love the flavors and textures in this salad. Click here for the recipe.

Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette

This one pairs well with just about any leafy green or veggie. Plus, it makes an amazing sauce for anything grilled! If you’re feeling adventurous, try grilling your peppers instead of roasting in the oven. Click here for the recipe.

Frozen Treats

Bring back the flavor of childhood with some frozen treats made from farm-fresh produce. Whip up a few batches and stock your freezer with sweet memories this summer.

Strawberry And Cream Popsicle

Few things taste like childhood summers like the flavor of wooden Popsicle sticks, stained and chewed nearly to splinters in an attempt to extract every last drop of frozen goodness. Click here for the recipe.

Peach Sorbet

There is nothing like a sweet, juicy peach in the hot summer months. A simple and delicious frozen treat made with fresh ingredients that your whole family will love. Click here for the recipe.

Apricot Ice Cream

This creamy ice cream doesn’t require an ice cream machine and is sooo delicious! Click here for the recipe.

Chilled Soups

Soups are not just for the fall and winter months. Enjoy these chilled soups on a hot day!

Chilled Cucumber Soup

This is a light and refreshing soup, perfect for the hot days of summer. Click here for the recipe.

Avocado Soup

This chilled avocado soup is perfect for a hot summer day. Click here for the recipe.

Watermelon Gazpacho

Watermelon gazpacho is sweet, savory and perfect for when you don’t feel like cooking. Click here for the recipe.

Have a Happy Summer!

We hope you have a super, scrumptious summer! Feel free to share some of your own favorite summer dishes in the comments below.