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Market Umbrella Recipe Archive

What’s your favorite dish to make after visiting the Crescent City Farmers Market? Share your recipes with us on Instagram or Facebook and it might be featured in our weekly newsletter!

Turnip Stir Fry with Beans
Turnip Stir Fry with Beans

Grab some bright turnips from River Queen Greens and fresh beans from Johndales Farm and you have this flavorful, vegetarian turnip recipe on the table in less than 30 minutes!

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Cauliflower Cream of Mushroom Soup
Cauliflower Cream of Mushroom Soup

Warm up with this comforting Cauliflower Cream of Mushroom Soup, a cozy twist on a classic favorite. Roasted cauliflower and savory mushrooms come together in a silky, flavorful blend that’s perfect for these chilly days.

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Blood Orange Salad & Vinaigrette
Blood Orange Salad & Vinaigrette

With blood oranges hitting the market, this vibrant salad and vinaigrette is a quick, refreshing way to celebrate the season! Their sweet-tart flavor pairs perfectly with fresh greens and a zesty homemade dressing.

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Savory Southern Bloody Mary
Savory Southern Bloody Mary

Save the potlikker (the liquid that is "left behind" from cooking a pot of greens) from your holiday dishes to be used as a broth in beans, hams, and even a bloody mary! Ring in the new year with the hero of all brunch cocktails with this savory, southern Bloody Mary. If you haven’t made greens, you can always cook down any broth instead!

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Bon Appetit’s Famous Latkes
Bon Appetit’s Famous Latkes

Crispy, golden, and perfectly tender, these potato latkes are a holiday favorite. Made with simple ingredients you can find at the market—like fresh potatoes, onions, and eggs—this recipe from Bon Appetit is sure to impress. Serve them with applesauce or sour cream for the ultimate comfort food!

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Cremini Pasta Bake with Radicchio
Cremini Pasta Bake with Radicchio

This creamy pasta bake combines earthy mushrooms, tangy radicchio, and gooey cheese for a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish—perfect for any occasion! Grab cremini mushrooms from Mycelium Express and radicchio from River Queen Greens.

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Wild Rice Mushroom Soup
Wild Rice Mushroom Soup

With true cold weather here, we can all agree it’s time for SOUP! Warm up with this hearty Wild Rice Mushroom Soup, packed with earthy flavors and wholesome ingredients. It’s a cozy, comforting dish perfect for chilly days. Grab your mushrooms from Také Box or Mycelium Express at the next market!

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Strawberry Lemon Bars
Strawberry Lemon Bars

Fresh strawberries are here, and these Strawberry Lemon Bars are a perfect way to enjoy them! Bright, zesty, and sweet, they’ll steal the show on any holiday treats table. See Johndales Farm at all three of our weekly markets.

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Kasey’s New Orleans Stuffed Bell Peppers
Kasey’s New Orleans Stuffed Bell Peppers

Kasey, Market Umbrella’s Director of Healthy Food Access Programs, shares her go-to dish that is a big hit at Thanksgiving! These stuffed bell peppers are packed with flavor and perfect for adding a local twist to your holiday table.

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Grapefruit & Goat Cheese Salad Recipe
Grapefruit & Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

This Grapefruit and Goat Cheese Salad is a light, tangy, and flavorful dish that balances citrus and creaminess in every bite. The juicy grapefruit pairs perfectly with the smooth goat cheese, while fresh greens add a crisp base. Tossed in a simple vinaigrette, this salad is a refreshing option for any occasion.

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Market UmbrellaMarket Umbrella is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3), based in New Orleans, whose mission is to cultivate the power of farmers markets to drive economic and community health in the region. Market Umbrella has operated the Crescent City Farmers Markets (CCFM) since 1995.

Crescent City Farmers MarketThe Crescent City Farmers Market operates weekly year-round throughout New Orleans. The CCFM hosts 70+ local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 150,000 shoppers annually.