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.
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!
Hoppin John with Collards
Bring some good luck and wealth into your new year by making this delicious Hoppin John with collards! Whether you believe in the superstition or not, you’ll be glad to start your new year with such a hearty, warming dish. This recipe from Savory Nature is seasoned with a ham hock, the trinity plus the pope, and just a bit of cayenne pepper. Black-eyed pea season is sadly behind us, but you can certainly pick up your collard greens from market. Several vendors carry greens, check who will be at market each week by clicking here.
Hot Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Bring on the Brassicas! Brussels sprouts are in season and at market! This heart-warming recipe adapted from How Sweet Eats is the perfect winter veggie dish to warm up on those chilly evenings when the temperature drops with the sun. Many vendors at each market have Brussels sprouts and green onions. Powers Beekeepers, Indian Springs Farmers Association, and Honest Foods sell honey and visit Huckleberry Farms for their goats milk feta cheese. Find out who will be at market before you visit, by clicking here.
Lemon Cheesecake
On the go with all the holiday celebrations and get-togethers? Need a quick, CCFM-approved recipe to wow your crowd? This lemon cheesecake recipe from Sunkissed Kitchen is light, creamy, and just sweet enough. For a twist, swap the classic lemon with blood oranges, satsumas, or your favorite citrus.L’Hoste Citrus and Star nursery have all of your citrus needs covered. Pick up yogurt from T&R Dairy and see if they have any Creole cream cheese for the recipe. Plenty of vendors at each market carry eggs, check out this schedule before you visit to see who is at market this week.
Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken
This simple recipe from Cafe Delites produces a mouth-watering, lemony, herby chicken, perfect for Holiday dinners. Pearl River Pastures and now 5D Natural Farm provide choices for pasture-raised poultry. Star Nursery and L’Hoste Citrus carry lemons for the zesty marinade. Pick up a bag of garlic while visiting Star Nursery’s table for a dish loaded with farm-fresh ingredients.
Brazilian-Style Collard Greens or Couve a Mineira
Collard greens are overtopping the tables at market this time of year, and shoppers leave with armloads to prepare in their own special recipe. Looking for a new way to devour a fan-favorite? Try these Brazilian-Style Collard Greens from Brazilian Kitchen Abroad. This recipe is simple to prepare but packs a flavorful punch with crisp bacon and garlicky greens. Many vendors offer collards including the Monica’s, the Isabel’s, Perilloux farms, and Fekete family farms. Bring home the bacon from Black Creek Farm, T&R Dairy, Pearl River Pastures, or White Sand Homestead. Star Nursery has garlic to tie the whole recipe together. One bunch of collards serves two, so double or triple the recipe with ease.
Mulled Wine from Gingerbooch!
Few drinks fight the cold as well as mulled wine! Grab a container of New Orleans Mulling Spice Blend from Gingerbooch Fermentables for the perfect, cozy winter beverage. A combination of spices from Europe, West Africa, and the Caribbean, this blend tastes delicious steeped in red wine or apple cider. Optionally, kick it up a notch with a splash of rum! Best enjoyed while watching your favorite holiday movies and wearing your comfiest pajamas.
Holiday Favorites from the MU and CCFM Staff!
We have seven great recipes to share with you this week. This Thanksgiving, the staff of Market Umbrella and the Crescent City Farmers Market give thanks to you, for shopping and supporting our local vendors and community.
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About Us
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.