Farmers Market Recipes - City of Lenexa

Farmers Market Recipes

roasted squash salad on a plate

Recipe: Roasted squash salad with creamy blueberry dressing

10/24/2023

Expand your roasted squash recipes with this easy salad. Or start auditioning squash recipes for your upcoming holiday menus.

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plate of quinoa salad with sweet potatoes and apples

Recipe: Quinoa salad with sweet potatoes and apples

10/12/2023

Salads often feel like warm weather fare. Here’s a hearty, healthy option that’s rich in fiber and full of autumn ingredients.

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bowl of chili surrounded by peppers and bag of cornbread mix

Recipe: Party time chili

10/04/2023

During cool weather, it's nice to warm up with a big bowl of chili. Don’t have a go-to chili recipe? Try this award-winning version.

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bowl of sliced watermelon, cucumbers, feta and basil

Recipe: Watermelon and cucumber salad with feta

08/30/2023

Cool down on a hot day with this refreshing salad made of locally grown ingredients.

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peach cobbler in a baking dish, with a slice served on a plate

Recipe: Fresh peach cobbler

07/19/2023

This simple peach cobbler will be your new go-to summer dessert.

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beet salad and raw beets

Recipes: Roasted beets and beet salad with feta

07/12/2023

Beets are full of earthy flavors and stunning colors. Here's a way to roast and serve them in a bright salad.

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corn on the cob being grilled and served

Corn: how to freeze, grill and roast it

07/06/2023

Here are three ways to prepare sweet corn for today or save it for tomorrow.

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potato salad

Recipe: Sweet and spicy new potato salad

06/28/2023

Change up the flavor profile of your summer potato salad by adding dill pickles and candied jalapeños.

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purple and green kohlrabi in wicker basket

Recipe: Kohlrabi with honey butter

06/21/2023

Here’s a simple way to cook and enjoy kohlrabi, an often-overlooked vegetable.

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strawberry rhubarb pie with a slice missing

Recipe: Strawberry rhubarb pie

06/07/2023

This beloved strawberry rhubarb pie recipe was passed down from a Lenexa Farmers Market staffer's great-grandmother.

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beef stew in a pot

Recipe: Cozy beef stew

03/22/2023

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

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sheet pan with roasted sausage and vegetables

Recipe: Sheet pan winter veggies and sausage

02/13/2023

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

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bowl of ham and bean soup with spoon

Recipe: Ham and bean soup

01/19/2023

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

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tray of spiced pecans getting dusted with sugar

Recipe: Spiced pecans

12/15/2022

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

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breakfast casserole and bacon on plate

Recipe: Easy breakfast casserole

12/08/2022

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.

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two loaves of zucchini bread in pans

Recipe: Zucchini bread

08/17/2022

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

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spinach apple slaw

Recipe: Spinach apple slaw

10/13/2021

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.

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biscuit sliced in half and topped with jam

Recipe: Buttermilk biscuits

08/17/2021

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

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bowl of coleslaw

Recipe: Make it your way coleslaw

07/30/2021

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

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bowl of potato salad with spoon sticking out

Recipe: Quick new potato salad

06/30/2021

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

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bowl of panzanella salad

Recipe: Panzanella salad

06/30/2021

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

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sliced bratwurst and veggies with pasta and sauce

Recipe: Brats with veggies and pasta in cream sauce

10/28/2020

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.

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stacked honey pecan cookies

Recipe: Glazed honey pecan cookies

10/20/2020

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.

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butternut soup in a bowl

Recipe: Roasted butternut squash soup

10/14/2020

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

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bowl of granola

Recipe: Granola

10/08/2020

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.

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pot roast in a bowl

Recipe: Perfect pot roast

10/01/2020

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.

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applesauce in bowl with spoon

Recipe: All-natural applesauce

09/21/2020

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

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bowl of borscht soup

Recipe: Full-bodied borscht

09/17/2020

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.

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falafel sandwich

Recipe: Falafel

09/08/2020

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

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roasted beet salad

Recipe: Roasted or smoked beet salad

09/02/2020

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.

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quinoa salad

Recipe: Quinoa salad for days

08/27/2020

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

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coleslaw on plate

Recipe: Summer coleslaw with tomatoes and corn

08/18/2020

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

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jar of pickled vegetables with bay leaf

Recipe: Mexican pickled vegetables

08/12/2020

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

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tomato galette

Recipe: Tomato galette

08/05/2020

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.

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BLT and zucchini fries with pesto mayo

Recipe: BLT and zucchini fries with pesto mayo

07/22/2020

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.

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bowl of roasted corn and poblano soup

Recipe: Roasted corn and poblano soup

07/22/2020

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.

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jar of zucchini butter

Recipe: Zucchini butter

07/15/2020

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.

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whiskey peach clafoutis

Recipe: Whiskey peach clafoutis

07/08/2020

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.

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pot of baked beans

Recipe: BBQ baked beans

07/01/2020

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

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green beans on a plate with other food

Recipe: Quick and easy green beans

06/24/2020

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

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zucchini, caramelized onion and mushroom pizza

Recipe: Zucchini, caramelized onion and mushroom pizza

06/17/2020

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.

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kale pasta

Recipe: Kale pasta

06/10/2020

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.

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sloppy joes

Recipe: Lighter sloppy joes

06/03/2020

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

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Swiss chard salad with hard-boiled eggs

Recipe: Make your own salad bar

05/28/2020

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.

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black-eyed peas with mushrooms

Recipe: Black-eyed peas with mushrooms

01/16/2020

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

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strawberry quinoa salad on a plate

Recipe: Strawberry quinoa salad

05/21/2019

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

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grilled asparagus with whipped ricotta and poached egg

Recipe: Grilled asparagus with whipped ricotta

05/14/2019

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.

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sand tart cookies

Youth recipe: Sand tarts

05/06/2019

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

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radish greens pesto in jar

Recipe: Radish greens pesto

05/01/2019

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

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