PCFMA | Cookin' the Market Recipes

Cookin' the Market: Healthy Recipe Demonstrations

Cookin' the 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!

Our featured recipe of the week is Zesty Jicama Snacks

As jicama comes to the market, many wonder what they can do with this weird looking tubor. Check out this recipe for a zesty idea.

Click here to see the complete recipe.

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:

Asparagus & Fennel Salad

Asparagus Pesto

Braised Chard with Balsamic Reduction

Braised Fennel

Chilled Cherry Soup

English Peas in Gorgonzola Crumble

Garlic Crusted Baby Artichokes

Mexican Spiced Strawberry Jam

Sautéed Chard with Parsley Bread Crumbs

Seared Fennel

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Cookin' Comes to Concord!
Join PCFMA's market chefs for exciting outdoor cooking demos at the Concord Farmers' Market!
On May 13, 2008 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Celebrating San Leandro's Seasonal Selection!
Ring in a new season with our market chefs at the San Leandro Farmers' Market grand opening!
On May 14, 2008 - 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Concord Cuisine Returns
Our market chefs are back at the Concord Farmers' Market for another day of live demos and tastings!
On May 15, 2008 - 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Wine & Dine Vacaville
Join us for some tasty treats at the grand opening of the Vacaville Farmers' Market!
On May 17, 2008 - 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Seasonal Selections from Alameda
Cookin' the Market returns to the Alameda Farmers' Market for more seasonal cooking action!
On May 20, 2008 - 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Cookin' the Evergreen Farmers' Market
Cookin' the Market hits the Evergreen Farmers' Market this week, with seasonal cooking demos and free tastings!
On May 21, 2008 - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Cookin' the Market - Livermore Style
Join PCFMA's market chefs at the Livermore Farmers' Market for another day of tasty seasonal treats and quick recipe ideas!
On May 22, 2008 - 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Cookin' Fiesta in Vacaville
PCFMA's market chefs will be on hand to celebrate Fiesta Days with live demos and free tastings at the Vacaville Farmers' Market!
On May 24, 2008 - 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Live Cooking Demos in Jack London Square
Cookin' the Market will be showing you how to cook with the seasons at the Jack London Square Farmers' Market
On May 25, 2008 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Live Demos at the Evergreen Farmers' Market
Come watch our market chef prepare a farm-fresh dish before your very eyes!
On May 25, 2008 - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Live Cooking Demos in Concord
Join PCFMA's market chef at the Concord Farmers' Market for a day of tastings, demonstrations, and more tastings!
On May 27, 2008 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM