Market 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.
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!
White Sand Homestead Farm’s Bolognese
Few foods are as warming to the body and soul as pasta with hearty, homemade sauce! This recipe from White Sand Homestead Farm uses tomato, pork, veggies, and pantry staples to create the chunky, delicious meat sauce we all know and love. We recommend eating bolognese with a noodle that is thick and sturdy enough to hold the sauce–for reference, it is traditionally eaten with tagliatelle. Enjoy this sauce over your favorite market-fresh pasta for a meal that will keep you warm and happy through the rest of winter!
Seasoned Cauliflower Rice
This time of year, we can’t get enough cauliflower! Roasted, pureed, even eaten raw–no matter how we eat it, this cruciferous veggie is the shining star of our plates! One of our favorite ways to prepare cauliflower is to rice it; once riced, you can steam it, fry it, or use it as the base of a bowl or a wrap! You can make cauliflower rice using a food processor, a cheese or box grater, a blender, or a knife and about 10 minutes. Give this recipe for seasoned cauliflower rice adapted from Love & Lemons a try!
Chef Kim Dejan’s King Cake
It’s almost the time of year for king cakes! This traditional cinnamony, sweet delight comes in so many flavors and colors—check out Chef Kim Dejan of KD’s NOLA Treats perfectly soft and flavorful king cake recipe! Did a lot of cooking over the holidays and don’t have 6 hours to spare? Swing by any Crescent City Farmers Market beginning January 8 and purchase a king cake from one of our vendors. Keep an eye out for CCFM’s King Cake Guide, coming out in just a few days!
Dill Pickle Kale Chips
Leafy, green, and rich in so many nutrients, kale is a superfood superstar when baked and seasoned! For an almost unbelievably quick and easy homemade snack, try crispy, oven-baked kale chips! Any type of kale works, whether curly or bumpy–just make sure you have enough for everyone! This recipe from Bites for Foodies adds fresh dill for a kick of freshness and flavor. Not a dill fan? No big dill; you can use any of the other herbs available at market, including but not limited to parsley, cilantro, and rosemary! We love this recipe with a fresh squeeze of lemon at the end. Make more than you think you need; as with any delicious snack, you need plenty!
Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette
You’ll find plenty of citrus and an abundance of leafy greens at market this December–a perfect combo, if you ask us! Enjoy the taste of this season’s bountiful greens mixed with this quick-to-prepare Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette adapted from Skinny Taste. Did you know vinaigrettes can be used for more than a salad? While delicious on leafy greens, vinaigrette can also be used as sauce for roast veggies or a delicious marinade! This vinaigrette makes mouth-watering use of zesty orange juice, tangy mustard, and sweet honey–give it a try!
House Favorite Brussels Sprouts
While Brussels sprouts are versatile and delicious in so many ways, this recipe adapted from Pinch of Yum highlights all the best things about Brussels sprouts! Roasting Brussels sprouts with nuts and dried berries adds depth and tartness to every bite! Drizzling everything with a mustard-maple sauce before or after baking makes this delicious dish even more mouthwatering. The bite of the mustard and the sweetness of the maple syrup makes for an explosion of flavor! Smoky, saucy, and delicious—this is a dish worth savoring.
Goat Cheese Garlic Roasted Sweet Potatoes
This time of year, there are loads of sweet potatoes at market! Roast them for a quick, easy dish that can feed many mouths. Perfectly tender on the inside, caramelized and crisp on the edges—there are few treats as delicious as sweet potatoes roasted with fresh herbs, garlic, and goat cheese from Huckleberry’s Creamery. Try this recipe adapted from EatWell101!
Simple Roasted Turnips
Everyone needs a recipe for a quick and easy side dish! Try these Simple Roasted Turnips from Spend with Pennies! Perfect for a potluck or a home-cooked meal, oven-roasted turnips are creamy and hearty—the perfect food for cold days! Before roasting, toss them with fresh garlic and your favorite combination of spices for a dish that perfectly accompanies any meal.
Harvest Salad
Few foods highlight the textures, tastes, and beauty of fresh fruits and vegetables as much as a harvest salad! Add roasted squash and a handmade dressing for maximum deliciousness! Try this staff-favorite recipe from Southern Living. This salad is so gorgeous and bountiful that you almost don’t want to take the first bite–but you’ll be glad you did!
Gingerbooch Mule
This week, we have another mouth-watering recipe from Luke Sirinides of Gingerbooch, this time for a Gingerbooch Mule! Drink this fizzy drink to beat the remnants of summer heat or warm your spirits against the growing cold. No matter the weather, this beverage is sure to quench your thirst. For a non-alcoholic drink, substitute sparkling water in place of vodka! Follow this recipe to make a quick, fun cocktail or non-alcoholic mocktail!
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The 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.