Recipes & tips

Get weeknight-friendly dinner recipes, vegetable storage tips, and flexible shopping strategies that make seasonal eating easy.

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Simple greek salad

I love this salad because it’s super simple: cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, onion, olives, feta, and a simple Greek vinaigrette. It takes about 15 minutes and keeps well for 4–5 days, so it's a great one to make ahead and use as a side all week.

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Creamy cucumber salad

This one is simple and only a slight departure from the old classic: less sugar and a little more grown-up.

We love making this one ahead and snacking on it or eating it as a side over the next few days. There’s nothing like really relishing (no pun intended) in cucumber season while it lasts.

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Double dip spring rolls

Spring rolls are one of the best vehicles for seasonal produce and are ridiculously fun to make at home. Carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, green onions, and fresh herbs. Try them with one or both of our favorite dips.

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Homemade ranch dressing

There’s nothing complicated about this homemade ranch recipe, but it sure is delicious! Use fresh herbs or dried herbs, as available, making this an all-seasons recipe.

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Garlic and onion substitutions for seasonal cooking

What happens when a recipe calls for a yellow onion, but the farmers market says it’s spring? Here’s how to swap onions and garlic based on what’s actually available, so seasonal cooking feels flexible, not limiting.

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How to shop low-waste at the farmers market

Shopping low-waste at the farmers market starts with a handful of reused bags, but the step that actually makes the biggest difference happens when you get home. Here's our full guide.

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