PCFMA | Farmers' Market Recipes

Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association

Farmers' Market Recipes:

There is nothing better for you or your family than fresh-from-the-farmer fruits, vegetables, greens and nuts. We've provided some of our most popular recipes to help you bring California's agricultural bounty to your table in new and exciting ways!

Celebrate Spring with Farm-Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

The arrival of spring heralds the arrival of delicious and healthful fruits and vegetables. Try some sweet juicy cherries or crisp asparagus or sugar snap peas. The slowing rains and warming weather brings new crops to the market every week, along with winter favorites like broccoli, citrus and cauliflower. Make the most of your outing to the farmers' market by trying some of these great recipes:

Artichoke, Lima Bean and Pea Salad

Asparagus & Fennel Salad

Asparagus and Citrus Salad

Asparagus Frittata

Asparagus Mushroom Tamales

Asparagus Pesto

Asparagus Siciliano

Asparagus with Spicy Nutmeg Butter

Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto

Avocado Shrimp Cocktail

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Recent Additions to Our Cookbook
Blackberry Pie Cream Of Carrot and Ginger Soup Succulent Sweet Potato Autumn Salad with California Figs Autumn Fruit Compote Pork with Figs, Pearl Onions and Mustard Apple-Almond Stuffed Pork tenderloin Asian Pear Chutney on London Broil Roll Apple-Almond Cobbler Thai Chicken Salad With Figs

UPCOMING EVENTS

25th Avenue Farmers' Market Returns!
The 25th Avenue Farmers' Market is returning to San Mateo for another great season!
On May 13, 2008 - 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Get a Taste of Local Flavor at the New San Leandro Downtown Farmers' Market
The new San Leandro Downtown Farmers' Market brings the best of locally grown fruits and vegetables, plus gourmet foods and great fun to your downtown.
On May 14, 2008 - 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Thirsty Thursdays and the Livermore Farmers' Market are Back!
The Livermore Farmers' Market - your best source for farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, just-baked breads, delicious ethnic specialty foods, fresh-cut flowers, and much more - is back at Livermore's Carnegie Park on May 15, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Opening Day is also Thirsty Thursday, featuring wine tasting by local wineries.
On May 15, 2008 - 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Help Welcome the New Kaiser Antioch Farmers' Market
Kaiser Permanente's newest facility - in Antioch - is home to the Bay Area's newest farmers' market!
On May 15, 2008 - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Santa Teresa Farmers' Market Is Back!
The Santa Teresa Farmers' Market returns, bringing fresh, locally-grown food to San Jose!
On May 17, 2008 - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Vacaville Farmers' Market Returns!
The Vacaville Farmers' Market is returning for another great season of locally-grown food and great fun.
On May 17, 2008 - 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM