Love a Local Thanksgiving

Last Updated November 20, 2018

Heritage turkey from Gaucho Ranch

Farmers markets start stocking local veggies just in time for Thanksgiving! By mid-November, expect to find local greens, herbs, radishes, edible and cut flowers, zucchini and yellow squash, calabaza, callaloo, beans, plus tropical fruits including carambola (starfruit), avocado, canistel, passion fruit, dragon fruit, bananas, sapodilla and so much more! These recipes showcase some of our fresh, seasonal offerings.

Spicy Roasted Baby Bok Choy (Li Ren Choi)

Roasting bok choy gives the white part a creamy texture, while the leaves become crispy. You can substitute 1 large head of regular bok choy. Reserve leftover marinade for another use.

Chorizo and Manchego Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers

In this recipe, the heat (if you want it) comes from spicy chorizo, not the pepper. Choose a semicurado Manchego cheese, aged around three months – it’s soft and tangy.

Salad of Fennel, Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Arugula

This flavorful salad from Essensia executive chef julie Frans showcases fennel and other South Florida greens in season.

Spicy Turmeric-Ginger Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Bragg Liquid Aminos is natural soy sauce alternative that is preservative free and contains no added salt or gluten.

Sapodilla Upside  Down Cake

Sapodilla, or nispero, tastes like brown sugar with a bit of pear. It must be fully ripe and soft before eating. Usually eaten in smoothies or out of hand, sapodilla does not usually lend itself to...

Carambola  Blueberry Crisp

This is a slightly different take on the traditional “crisp” recipe. Cooking it on a shallow baking sheet rather than a deeper baking dish gives it an even crispier texture. Use coconut oil...