Farmers Market Recipes

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Recipe: BBQ baked beans

07/01/2020

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Recipe: Slow cooker apple crisp

10/22/2019

Classic apple crisp is a favorite fall dessert. Try making this cozy, cinnamon-spiced treat in a slow cooker instead of the oven. It's amazingly good for minimal work.

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sweet potato topped with Buffalo chicken

Recipe: Buffalo chicken sweet potatoes

10/14/2019

Top roasted sweet potatoes with tangy Buffalo chicken for a sweet and spicy comfort meal.

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Recipe: Roasted butternut squash with honey

10/08/2019

Earthy, nutty winter squash makes a fuss-free side dish that is both healthy and delicious.

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barbacoa beef on tortilla with avocado and bean salad

Recipe: Barbacoa beef

09/25/2019

Make incredibly juicy, tender barbacoa beef in an instant pressure cooker or slow cooker.

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Recipe: Gnocchi

09/25/2019

Gnocchi are soft dough dumplings that cook fast and can be dressed with a variety of sauces.

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Recipe: Chocolate zucchini bundt cake

09/17/2019

This cake is so scrumptious, you won’t even notice there’s a vegetable concealed inside.

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Recipe: Sautéed spinach and mushrooms

09/09/2019

Have lots of fresh spinach and mushrooms on hand? This quick-cooking side dish makes great use of both.

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Recipe: Marinated summer vegetable salad

09/03/2019

This zingy, make-ahead salad highlights crunchy summer vegetables. Switch it up with other favorites!

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Recipe: Grilled peach and sausage pizza

08/28/2019

Peach season won’t last much longer! Now’s the time to slice up that sweet stone fruit and toss it on a pizza for a quick dinner.

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breaded mozzarella chicken over marinara sauce and pasta

Recipe: Mozzarella chicken

08/16/2019

This easy breaded chicken dish is an instant weeknight classic. Make it vegetarian by swapping the chicken with eggplant.

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slices of caramelized onion tart on a plate

Recipe: Caramelized onion tart

08/14/2019

Get onions, hand-rolled butter and cheese from Lenexa Farmers Market vendors to make this flaky, savory tart.

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grilled peach and tomato salad on a plate

Recipe: Grilled peach salad with tomatoes, goat cheese and candied pecans

08/06/2019

This salad celebrates two of the crown jewels of summer: fresh-picked peaches and vine-ripened tomatoes, topped with goat cheese and candied pecans.

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sliced tomatoes and onions drizzled with buttermilk vinaigrette

Recipe: Tomato salad with buttermilk vinaigrette

07/30/2019

This is a great use for fresh-off-the-vine tomatoes all summer long. The simple preparation allows the tomato essence to shine.

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Recipe: Peach pound cake

07/24/2019

This sweetly delicious, buttery pound cake is studded throughout with bits of fresh peaches. Look for local peaches from various Lenexa Farmers Market vendors.

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Recipe: Spicy peanut vegetables with noodles or zoodles

07/18/2019

Add some zip to your meal by topping vegetables and noodles with a delicious homemade spicy peanut sauce.

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slice of zucchini frittata on plate with blueberries and peaches

Recipe: Zucchini frittata

07/09/2019

This is a great way to use the abundance of fresh-picked summer produce at the Lenexa Farmers Market.

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Recipe: Compound butter

07/02/2019

Mix and match ingredients and create your own signature compound butter to top vegetables, meat or bread.

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Recipe: Kohlrabi slaw

06/26/2019

Up your slaw game with this sweet, crunchy alternative!

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Recipe: Savory cabbage pancakes

06/18/2019

Okonomiyaki is a pan-fried Japanese savory pancake made with flour, eggs, shredded cabbage and whatever else you have on hand.

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Recipe: Veggie stir-fry

06/12/2019

This a fabulous, flexible, family-friendly stir-fry accommodates all kinds of vegetables and meats.

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Recipe: BLT salad

06/04/2019

Turn the classic bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich into an equally satisfying BLT salad.

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Recipe: Strawberry milk

05/28/2019

Don’t miss fresh, juicy strawberries from Meulebeke Market or Wohletz Farm Fresh this spring at the Lenexa Farmers Market. They add the perfect sweetness and color to a glass of milk.

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Recipe: Strawberry shortcakes

05/28/2019

Strawberry season is here at the Lenexa Farmers Market! This tasty shortcake recipe will showcase them in all their glory.

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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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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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