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Meals from the Market

By Ellen Kanner | Last Updated February 06, 2024

Beets, zucchini, sweet potatoes at the farmers market

Fennel and Medjool  Date Salad

Fresh fennel adds just the right amount of anise to this easy but elegant salad, and Medjool dates sweeten the deal.

Tropical Pasta

This is not a top-with-cheese pasta, but one with a decidedly tropical vibe, getting richness from coconut oil, coconut milk and Florida avocado.

Tunisian Roasted Vegetables

Break out the harissa, the yellow squash and turnips. In this easy sheet-pan recipe, vegetables get the umami makeover they deserve. Serve with whole-grain couscous, or stuff in a pita.

Rainbow Hash

Basic hash browns get an Insta-worthy vegetable upgrade, plus a hack that’ll make you fall for yellow squash, aka summer squash – zucchini’s underloved sibling.

Sukuma Wiki

Swahili for “stretch the week,” sukuma wiki is a budget-stretcher, a quick and delicious way to manage your fridge full of greens, and gift from the African diaspora. Enjoy with rice or cornbread...

Bahamian Chowder

This chowder delivers island flavor but saves the conch and saves you a lot of effort. Minced firm tofu mimics conch’s chewy texture, and nori dust provides briny flavor. It’s available in some...

Red Velvet Cake (Chocolate Beet Cake)

A dark chocolate one-bowl wonder perfect for Valentine’s Day. The cake gets its moist texture and slightly red tinge from one small beet. You will not taste beet, only chocolate.