Farmers on the Square
MarketRecipes of All Sizes to Make the Most of Your Produce!
Heading into September, the harvest season is in full swing, and there's a good chance your favorite vegetable is on market shelves now or arriving soon. Fortunately, the team at Culineer has recipes ready for all of the abundance in bloom in the late summer, from stuffed Hungarian wax peppers or grilled zucchini that could take center stage in this week's family dinners, to a quick and easy tomato and basil salad for more freshness anytime of day. Plus, try a simple pickling recipe like red onions to make your produce last even longer! You can get all of these key ingredients and much more at Farmers on the Square, 3-7pm every Wednesday in Carlisle!
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<p>Banana peppers are mild, tangy peppers named for their curved, yellow appearance—resembling a banana in both shape and color. They range in flavor from sweet to slightly spicy, with a subtle acidity that makes them popular for pickling and fresh applications. Typically 2–3 inches long, they’re a versatile pepper used in sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and Mediterranean dishes.</p>
<p>Summer squash is a group of tender squash varieties harvested while the skin is still soft and edible. Unlike winter squash, which develops a hard outer shell and stores well, summer squash is delicate, mild, and best enjoyed fresh.</p><p>Common varieties include yellow squash, zucchini, pattypan squash, and other specialty types. Summer squash has a mild flavor, tender texture, and high water content, making it a versatile ingredient for grilling, roasting, sautéing, baking, and fresh preparations.</p>
Heirloom tomatoes are prized for their exceptional flavor, unique colors, and rich history. Unlike conventional tomatoes, which are bred for uniformity and durability, heirloom tomatoes are open-pollinated varieties that have been passed down through generations for their superior taste and diverse characteristics. These tomatoes come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, colors, and flavors, each with its own distinct profile. From vibrant reds to deep purples, from beefsteaks to cherry-sized varieties, heirloom tomatoes offer an array of culinary possibilities. Their flavor can range from sweet and tangy to rich and earthy, making them a favorite among chefs and home cooks alike. Heirloom tomatoes are often celebrated for their heritage and the stories behind each unique variety, adding a sense of tradition and nostalgia to dishes.
<p><br>Basil is one of the most beloved culinary herbs, prized for its fragrant leaves and versatility in the kitchen. A member of the mint family, basil comes in many varieties, each with its own flavor profile. Sweet or Genovese basil is the classic variety used in Italian cooking and pesto, while Thai basil has a spicy, licorice-like flavor commonly found in Southeast Asian dishes. Other varieties include lemon basil, cinnamon basil, and purple basil.</p>
Purple onions, also known as red onions, are a vibrant and flavorful variety of onion characterized by their deep purple skin and reddish-purple flesh. They have a slightly milder and sweeter taste compared to other onion varieties, making them ideal for both raw and cooked dishes. Purple onions add color and crunch to salads, sandwiches, and salsas when raw, and they also provide a delicious flavor base when cooked in dishes such as soups, stews, stir-fries, and grills. Their rich color and sweet flavor make them a versatile and popular choice in a wide range of culinary applications.
