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!
Cucumber, Tomato, and Herb Salad
Summer is officially here! This light and refreshing cucumber, tomato, and herb salad by Louisiana Cookin is the perfect summer side or starter. It’s bursting with color and flavor, beautifully showcasing a plethora of seasonal produce! It’s hot as fish grease out there! Rehydrate your body with these crunchy, juicy veggies (and fruits), and enjoy this stove-free meal! Fat Cat Farms, a new vendor at the Thursday Mid-City Market, has tarragon right now. She says people come in search of it, so try to arrive early to get your hands on some herbaceous goodness. Find as many ingredients in the recipe as you can at market, and you can substitute the fontina cheese for marinated feta or flavored goat cheese from Huckleberry Farms or T&R Dairy’s fresh mozzarella!
Baked Ricotta
This baked ricotta recipe from Rosemary Molloy is wonderfully simple, deliciously creamy, and versatile! It can be served hot or cold with crackers, crostini, roasted vegetables, or even on top of pasta. The simple ingredients make this a great recipe when you need to serve something impressive in a pinch! Topped with juicy tomatoes at peak season. Add fresh basil and oregano from market for a tasty dip perfect for your summer soirée.
Potato, Squash, & Goat Cheese Gratin
Grab yourself some goat cheese from Huckleberry’s Creamery and get cracking on this delectable gratin from the kitchn! This comforting recipe incorporates fresh goat cheese with thin slices of summer squash and potatoes for a tasty, affordable, and filling addition to any main course. And most of the ingredients are currently in season locally!
Summer Potato Salad
Grab yourself a jar of dill pickles from Things ‘N Stuff and whip together this fun and flavorful summer potato salad from Tasty! This potato salad balances a creamy dressing with the tanginess of the mustard, pairing tender potatoes with the refreshing crunch of fresh seasonal vegetables and herbs. This side dish is zesty, crisp, and nutritious to boot! You can find many of the ingredients for this potato salad at market.
Super Greens Sandwich
Microgreens are SUPERfoods! This means they are nutrient-dense, so you only need to eat a little bit to receive health benefits. Microgreens are loaded with vitamins and antioxidants to give your immune system a boost. The fiber aids in digestion and can help you feel fuller longer. This sandwich has only a few ingredients but the microgreens bring the flavor to the next level with nutty and earthy tones. This quick and easy lunch is crunchy, cool, and packs a nutrient punch.
Leah Chase's Shrimp Clemenceau
This recipe is sourced from the New Orleans’ classic, “The Dooky Chase Cookbook.” This hearty dish can be assembled fairly easily. The potatoes are roasted before the mushrooms, which helps them both to maintain their unique earthy flavors. Use the new potatoes now in season for a special, creamy treat. This dish is more than a meal, it holds a very special place in our history. Host of Louisiana Eats and longtime friend of CCFM, Poppy Tooker cooked Shrimp Clemenceau alongside Leah Chase at the reopening of the market after Hurricane Katrina.
Strawberry Ricotta Honey Toast
Inspired by Ms. Mary of T&R Dairy’s recipe with an added touch of bee pollen, this strawberry toast is sure to become your new favorite snack. Okay, seriously, I eat this toast every morning and most nights. It’s easy, nutritious, comes together ever-so-quickly, and satiates even the most aggressive sweet-tooth (speaking from experience). Not to mention, every ingredient can be found at market!get this recipe
Rosemary Parmesan Potatoes with Spicy Truffle Dip
This dish brings together parmesan cheese and truffle oil over a crowd-pleasing base: potatoes! It’s simple enough to be a great introduction to truffle oil for those that have yet to try it. Plus, what better way to honor the creativity behind Micro Pharms products than to incorporate it into one of his own recipes? Lightly mashing the potatoes is a fun-looking kitchen technique that may bring some helpers into your kitchen. Micro Pharms truffle oil in the dip makes these potatoes a spotlight-stealing side dish or even a meal on its own!
Crispy Soy Garlic Tofu
Grab yourself some Tofu from VEGGI Co-Op and whip together this simple yet delicious recipe by Christie at Home! This can be made using VEGGI’s raw tofu or skip a few steps and use their fried tofu.
Quick Pickled Radishes
This quick pickled radish recipe from Love and Lemons puts the “rad” in radish! Seriously, all puns aside, this recipe is nutritious, perfectly simple, and an amazing way to add tangy flavor and complexity to dishes. Slap these pickled radishes on tacos, burgers, sandwiches, salads, or snack on them as-is! They keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks which is more than enough time to incorporate these pickled root veggies into a myriad of meals.
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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.