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Summer Farmer’s Market Haul – A Recipe Collection

Headline: A recipe Collection for your summer farmer's market haul. With a background of fresh vegetables such as carrots, squash, asparagus, tomatoes and broccoli. Summer is a fantastic season to shop at your local farmer’s market here in Texas. There are tons of fresh fruits and vegetables ready to be taken home and cooked to make a healthy meal for your family. Here are some of our recipes that utilize fruits and vegetables that you would be able to find this time of year at your farmer’s market, or at a great value at your local grocery store.

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Tips for Cooking your Vegetables

Summer Veggies with Bowtie Pasta 

Southern Roasted Vegetable Pasta

One Dish Chicken and Green Beans with Potatoes

Quick Chicken with Spring Vegetables

Zucchini and Chicken Pie

Corn Stuffed Pork Chops

Shrimp Tacos with Southwest Watermelon Salsa

Parsley Crusted Fish

Roasted Tilapia Orange Parsley Salsa

Learn more about washing and storing your fresh watermelon here!

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Gingered Melon Salad

Grape Tomato and Cilantro Salad

Grilled Eggplant

Watermelon Salad

Rosemary Vegetable Skewers

Watermelon Cucumber Balsamic Salad

Grilled Peach Sundae

Roasted Pears

Grilled Watermelon

 

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