Giving fresh vegetables, stone fruit, and even lettuce a turn on the grill will intensify their flavor, with delicious results.

Baked Salmon Provençal

Servings: 4
Prep time: 35 minutes; 5 minutes active

The High Five (Ingredients)

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1⁄4 cup Greek olives, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup white wine
• 1 pound salmon filet, cut in four portions
  
  

Broccoli & Cheddar Rice Casserole

Servings: 6
Prep time: 55 minutes; 25 minutes active

The High Five (Ingredients)

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• 4 cups broccoli florets

Potato Lasagna

Servings: 4-6
Prep time: 1 hour; 30 minutes active

The High Five (Ingredients)

In search of an appetizer for easy entertaining? Pairing jam and cheese offers endless possibilities.

In the tradition of foods that hit that harmonious spot between sweet and salty comes an idea so easy, so elegant, yet based on two staples most Americans have on hand: cheese and jam. This may sound like an unlikely duet, but after you sample a few of these pairings you might just change your tune. These combinations work for an elegant cheese plate, served with crackers or slices of baguette, but some pairings are also nice for a jazzed-up grilled cheese sandwich. While most jams and jellies are made with fruits, savory preserves like pepper jelly, tomato jam and red onion marmalade are also excellent natural pairs for a variety of cheeses. Look for these specialty items in the jams and jellies aisle, but be sure to check out the cheese department for unique spreads as well.

Pomona’s Pectin

For generations, jam and jelly makers have used traditional pectin to get their preserves to jell. Traditional pectin relies on large amounts of sugar to firm up preserves. Pomona’s Universal Pectin, which you'll find in the Co-op, uses a special type of pectin that jells with calcium. Pomona’s allows you to make jams and jellies with less sugar or with alternative sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or stevia. Each box has a detailed instructions that help you re-imagine your favorite jam recipe with less sugar or using alternative sweeteners. If you want further resources, Pomona’s Pectin has a fantastic jam and jelly crafting book (photo above) which we carry in our book section throughout the canning season.

The smoothie — a drinkable breakfast, snack, or workout drink — is one of the easiest culinary creations to make at home. A variation on the kinds of fruity drinks made in tropical countries for years, it was christened “smoothie” in the 1960s. As it grew to include healthy add-ins, boosting it from a snack to a meal, the smoothie began to inch into the healthy mainstream. Suddenly, smoothies were everywhere! Check out these sensational berry smoothies as a starting point. Each one is simple and completely delicious.

Check out these staff-picked ingredients that bump your Summer Smoothies, popsicles, morning coffee, even your basic cooking & baking recipes to the next level!

Split Pea Soup with Spinach Recipe

Serves: 4-6. Prep time: 30 minutes active; 2 hours total. 

1 1⁄2 cups split peas
7 cups water
1 medium potato, cubed
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon salt
4 ounces local spinach, chopped
1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper

Crockpot Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Serves: 4-6. Prep time: 15 minutes active; 7 hours, 15 minutes total. 

1 cup dried kidney beans
5 cups water
1⁄2 cup long grain brown rice
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 bunch collard greens, chopped
1 teaspoon salt

Lemony Lentil Spinach Soup Recipe

Serves: 4. Prep time:  10 minutes active; 6 hours, 10 minutes total. 

1 cup lentils
1⁄2 large lemon, seeds removed
2 large carrots, chopped
4 cups water
1 teaspoon oregano
3⁄4 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups fresh local spinach, chopped
1⁄2 cup fresh parsley, chopped