Market Recipe Collection

 

Fun Facts!

F=   Did you know that Michigan grows about 190 million pounds of tart cherries

every year- more than any other state!

F=  You can get your antioxidants on the go with an easy, do it yourself trail mix of

dried cherries, almonds, and your favorite whole-grain cereal!

F=  You can brighten up your usual breakfast by swapping your usual berries for

dried cherries in your cereal, oatmeal, yogurt or pancakes! 

 

Zucchini Fries

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray

 

Cut 2 zucchini into 3-4 inch long sticks, like a French fry.  If the zucchini are

large and have to many seeds, just scoop out the seeds before cutting into sticks

 

Whisk an egg white in a small bowl and add 1/4 cup milk into another bowl,

combine with 1/2 cup shredded parmesan and 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

 

Dip zucchini sticks into egg mixture, and then roll in breadcrumb mixture

Place zucchini sticks on the prepared baking sheet

 

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown, makes about 32 fries.

 

Watermelon and Feta Cheese Salad

Ingredients:

1/2 of a chilled watermelon, preferably seedless

1 1/2 cups feta cheese cubed or crumbled

12-16 cured dry black olives, pitted and chopped

3 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint

 

Cut up watermelon into bite size pieces. When you are ready to serve

combine with the feta cheese, cured olives and mint.  Toss gently to combine.

 

Grandma's Potato Salad

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cup sour cream

3 Tbsp. milk or buttermilk

1 1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

2-3 Tbsp chopped fresh dill weed

6 cup diced, cooled cooked potatoes

4-5 sliced green onions  (tops and bottoms)

6 hard cooked eggs, chopped

 

Combine first 5 ingredients in mixing bowl, whisk to combine.

Pour over the potatoes, onions, and eggs, toss to gently coat.

Chill several hours or overnight to blend flavors.  Makes 6-8 servings.

 

 

Amazing Cabbage Salad

Ingredients:

1/2 cup raw peanuts

1 tsp. Peanut oil

1 large carrot julienned

4 cups thinly sliced cabbage

1 cup thinly sliced lettuce

1 cup thinly sliced spinach

3 scallions finely chopped

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 Tbsp fresh chopped mint

2 Tbsp fresh chopped basil

 

Dressing:

1/2 Jalapeno chili seeded, finely chopped

1/4 cup rice vinegar

1 tsp sugar

1/4 tsp sea salt

1 tsp fresh ginger finely chopped

1/4 cup peanut oil

Whisk all ingredients together, toss with salad just before serving

 

Directions:

Combine all vegetables and herbs in a large bowl.  Heat peanuts in 1 tsp, peanut oil

on medium low heat, stirring occasionally till lightly browned.  Drain on paper towel.

Sprinkle on salad just before serving so they will stay crunchy.

 

Cilantro and Shrimp Salsa

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons minced Cilantro

1 lb. chopped cooked shrimp

2 large tomatoes chopped

1/3 of a red onion chopped

2 diced avocados

1/2 seeded and minced jalapeno pepper or more to taste

juice of 2 limes

salt and pepper to taste

 

Directions:

Combine ingredients in order listed above. Stir gently to combine

And serve with your favorite tortilla chips.