Now is a great time to savor a comforting beef stew with locally grown and made products from the Lenexa Farmers Market. Ingredients

Want a healthy meal with little work? Roast your favorite sausages in the oven on a sheet pan alongside hearty winter veggies.

A comforting bowl of ham and bean soup served with a warm slice of cornbread is hard to beat on a cold winter day.

Fragrant, crunchy spiced pecans are a crave-worthy treat this time of year. Try this simple recipe at home.

A hearty breakfast casserole really hits the spot on cold winter days. You can get all of the ingredients from local Lenexa Farmers Market vendors.

Need an idea for what to do with extra summer squash? Try baking a moist and fluffy zucchini bread studded with bits of walnut.

This quick, colorful slaw makes a sweet and tangy side dish. It’s a great way to use up the season’s delicious apple bounty.

A hot, flaky biscuit always hits the spot. This go-to recipe comes together in minutes and yields delicious buttermilk biscuits that can be eaten many ways

This crunchy, creamy salad is a perfect complement for summer menus.

Light up the 4th with sparkling side dishes, including this quick potato salad.

This Tuscan bread salad is popular during the height of tomato season.

It's fun to experiment with a variety of bratwurst types and flavors. This pasta and vegetable dish shines with the help of sun-dried tomato brats.

Ease the holiday baking rush with cookies you can prep and chill ahead of time. When you need them, just slice, bake and eat your treats.

This soup is a comfort food you do not have to feel guilty about eating.

Granola is a great topping for yogurt and fruit, mixed with butter and brown sugar as a topping for apple crisp, or sprinkled on top of your favorite zucchini muffin recipe.

Are you craving slow-cooked meats and vegetables on cool fall days? We think you'll turn to this recipe for perfect pot roast again and again.

It’s incredibly easy to make your own delicious, unsweetened applesauce at home with just a few ingredients.

Borscht is a traditional Ukrainian soup made with beef, cabbage, beets and other vegetables. This recipe takes a few hours to prepare, but the resulting layers of flavor are worth it.

Use these easy, delicious protein-packed patties with summer veggies for pita sandwiches, salads, or on their own with your favorite dipping sauce.

Earthy beets, with their vibrant jewel-toned hues, pair nicely with ingredients that are bright and acidic, creamy and crunchy. This salad hits all the right notes.

This is a nice, hearty salad, and the vegetables can be interchanged depending on the season.

This creamy, tangy coleslaw comes together in minutes and highlights the bounty of summer produce.

Many recipes call for cooking vegetables before pickling them, but this version makes the most of fresh veggies — and honey! — right from the market.

Tucking slow-roasted tomatoes and goat cheese into a flaky galette crust makes a delicious weekend brunch dish. It’s a great way to use up your summer tomato surplus.

The classic BLT sandwich has everything going for it. It's crispy, salty, juicy and tangy. A quick-blitzed pesto mayo is the perfect sandwich spread and dip for baked zucchini fries.

If you just can't get enough of Dierking Farms' fresh sweet corn this summer, you're not alone. A creamy corn and poblano pepper soup is the next thing you should try.

When you cook zucchini down slowly, it takes on a deeper and more delicious flavor. The end result is a spread the consistency of marmalade.

Need a go-to dessert that’s great at using up summer fruit? A clafoutis is a baked French dessert that's both elegant and easy.

This easygoing recipe turns out sweet, tangy, smoky beans without taking all day.

Simply prepared green beans are a speedy side dish ideal for steamy summer.

The versatility of homemade pizza can't be beat. It's a great way to feature fresh produce and other products from the Lenexa Farmers Market. This version stars zucchini, caramelized onions and oyster mushrooms.

Kale is a highly nutritious leafy green with many health benefits. This garlicky kale pasta is one easy way to work it into a weeknight meal. Finish with dusting of nutty asiago cheese.

Consider replacing half the meat in traditional sloppy joes with healthy, nutty canned chickpeas, which are packed with protein and fiber.

A versatile salad dressing can pair with a variety of greens and toppings, which are abundant at the Farmers Market this time of year. Here are suggestions for pairings with grilled meats and vegetables.

Caramelized mushrooms get tossed with black-eyed peas and garlicky sautéed greens.

Shop for strawberries, green onions, salad greens, basil, and honey at the Lenexa Farmers Market and make this delicious dish.

Shop for asparagus at the Lenexa Farmers Market and make this delicious side dish. Consider adding a poached egg to make it a light summer meal.

Sand tarts are simple, delicious cookies made with just a handful of ingredients. Perfect for kids to experiment with in the kitchen.

Shop for radishes at the Lenexa Farmers Market and make this delicious dish.