Introducing Market Mondays at Let's Dish Recipes

I'm so excited to introduce a new weekly feature here at Let's Dish Recipes called Market Mondays.  The farmer's market is my favorite place to shop for fresh, locally grown food and every Monday from now through October, I'll be sharing a weekly recipe created from my farmer's market finds.

 

Hopefully the recipes I share each week will inspire you to visit your local farmers market and see what they have to offer.  I also plan to share a little bit about the farmers I purchase my food from, and tell you how much money I spend. There's often a misconception that the farmer's market is expensive, but that's really not the case.  In fact, most farmer's markets even accept SNAP benefits. 

I'm especially excited about the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) share I've purchased this year from Amy at Garden Sweet Farms.  I've never been too interested in a CSA until I heard about Amy's "market style" program.  I can purchase from her whenever I'd like--either at the weekend markets or at her farm stand during the week--and choose what I'd like to buy.  No surprise boxes of obscure vegetables that have to be picked up at a certain time and place each week.   I even used my CSA share this weekend to buy some beautiful plants starts for my own garden.  I'm also excited because Amy is know for her strawberries!

So in addition to the healthy fair you'd expect to see, there will definitely be some desserts and baked goods thrown into the mix, as well as a few recipes featuring things I've grown in my own garden.

We had a few big, late season snow storms here in Colorado that were much welcomed, and in fact, prayed for by most of the locals who remember last summer's devastating wildfires.  School kids actually had a snow day on May 1, when we received over a foot of snow!  Which means the crops are a few weeks late this year, but we're not complaining.  And after checking out the market this week, I'm ready to get started!

So be sure to come back next week for the first installment of Market Mondays!  To be sure you don't miss any fabulous farmer's market recipes, follow my Farmer's Market & Garden Recipes board on Pinterest, or follow along on Facebook, Twitter and now Google +.

Potato, Herb & Goat Cheese Frittata with Tomatoes

This delicious frittata features potatoes and fresh herbs.  It's a quick and easy meal that's perfect for breakfast or dinner.

Chocolate Chip Cannoli Bites

Did you know May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day?  These quick cannoli cups are a great way to celebrate, and a tasty alternative to the classic Italian pastry.

What's in Season: May

Better late than never, here is your list of what's in season this month across most of the U.S.A.  There are only 9 days until the first farmer's market of the season here, and I am so excited!  I've also purchased a CSA this year from a local farm.  Besides the usual crop of vegetables, my farmer (Amy of Garden Sweet Farms) also grows lots and lots of berries.  So excited about that!



I have big plans for Let's Dish during this year's market season and I can't wait to share.  Stay tuned.....

Breakfast After Dark: Huevos Rancheros

These huevos rancheros are great for breakfast, but we enjoy them most often as a hearty, satisfying evening meal.  Topped with beans, cheese, salsa and sour cream, they are truly "breakfast after dark" comfort food.

Easy Italian Bread

These Italian loaves come together so easily, with just a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.  This bread is a perfect accompaniment to almost any meal.

And don't forget to check out the Orange Creamsicle Sweet Rolls and enter the giveaway for the $50 Visa gift card.

Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas

This flavorful pork taco filling is crispy, but not dry.  It's the best we've ever tried, and it all comes together easily in the slow cooker.

Don't forget to check out the Orange Creamsicle Sweet Rolls and enter the giveaway for the $50 Visa gift card.

Orange Creamsicle Rolls & a Giveaway

When I heard about Pillsbury's new Summer Seasonals Key Lime and Orangesicle cake mixes, cookie mixes and frostings, to say I was excited would be an understatement.  Key lime and orange creamsicle are easily my family's two favorite dessert flavors.  And I have been bombarded with creative ideas from my husband and children on how to use them. 

We've been contemplating orange creamsicle pound cake, ice cream sandwiches (using both cookie mix flavors), and some sort of key lime bar.  But today I'm going to share what has already become a favorite breakfast treat around here.  Orange Creamsicle Sweet Rolls.