https://www.sweetseasonfarmiowa.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-03-27 https://www.sweetseasonfarmiowa.com/blog/how-to-swap-onions-when-cooking-with-the-seasons monthly 0.5 2026-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/692312c322c53952f985f94a/1fe2cbcc-1a9d-487e-bb06-bc1ac2482c28/Harvest+cart+of+garlic.jpeg Recipes & tips - Garlic and onion substitutions for seasonal cooking The simple rule: think role, not name When a recipe calls for an onion, it’s usually doing one of two things: Building base flavor (soups, stir fries, sautés) Adding bite without overdoing it when eaten raw (salads, dressings, salsas) Once you know which role your recipe needs, choosing a seasonal swap gets much easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/692312c322c53952f985f94a/8166abbd-67f5-4df2-aa33-440f99227414/IMG_9982+2.JPG Recipes & tips - Garlic and onion substitutions for seasonal cooking - Make it stand out Shallots are our go-to for vinaigrettes, marinades, and salsas. 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Our pantry-friendly homemade stir fry sauce recipe makes it easy to whip up something delicious on short notice (subs encouraged!) Pro tip: Always remove the leafy green tops before storing. Most leaves on root veggies are editble (carrots, beets, turnips and radishes all saute up nicely and make good pesto), but you can compost them too — we don’t judge! At the farmers market, you can even ask us to compost them for you. After the tops are removed, store the roots in airtight container or bag in the fridge. They can easily last weeks or even months this way! 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You might see: Spring: Kohlrabi, broccoli, cauliflower, kale Summer: Kohlrabi, cabbage, broccolini Fall and winter: Kohlrabi, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, cabbage, brussels sprouts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/692312c322c53952f985f94a/1b4befd7-2e46-4d0a-8f5a-e3f543f92bc6/Spinach+in+tunnel.jpeg Recipes & tips - How to put together the perfect farmers market basket without meal planning A leafy green At least 1 leafy green helps everything feel complete. Salad mix is an easy option that works well for packed lunches or quick meals at home. Our salad mix lasts about two weeks, which gives you a little more breathing room than you might be used to from the grocery store. Learn why our lettuce lasts better and what you can watch for to make sure they hit the two-week mark here. Spinach, arugula, and kale are also great choices. They are great on their own or mixed together with salad mix (ours contains just lettuce). 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