This rich, simple comfort dish is so easy that the only way to mess it up is to change or complicate it. San Marzano canned tomatoes are readily available in Bloomington, so make no substitutions unless it’s to swap in fresh, garden tomatoes. Based on Italian foodie and cookbook author Marcella Hazan’s classic sauce recipe, this might inspire you to ditch pasta sauce from a jar forever. We’re never going back!
Recipes
Stuffed Pumpkin
This delicious baked pumpkin is easy to prepare and makes an impressive holiday dish. Use one of our Long Island Cheese Pumpkins or a small pie pumpkin for best results.
Bell Peppers & Beef
Be careful with this recipe. It’s so much better than your average stir fry that it may ruin Chinese takeout forevermore.
Chili Lime Spaghetti Squash Bowls
Personalize this dish with your favorite salsa and adjust the amount of chili powder to your liking. Any shredded chicken will work here, from a poached or grilled chicken breast to some leftover rotisserie.
Lemon-Arugula Chicken Paillard
Use the tomatoes and garlic in your basket to whip up this simple dinner. The fresh, lemony dressing tames the spicy arugula and a generous splash of white wine complements the tomatoes perfectly. Don’t skip pounding the chicken thin breasts thin before cooking; it’s crucial for a tender texture and quick cook time!
Zucchini Bread
Sneak some veggies into their diets with this yummy spiced bread.
Miso Butter Stir Fry with Long Life Noodles
Long Life Noodles (Yi Mein) are traditionally served at celebrations like birthdays. We just love the way they taste, especially coated with this delicious miso butter. B-Town International Market has many frozen Chinese noodles that work beautifully in this recipe.
Quick Pickles
These spicy quick pickles soak up flavor in just a few hours, or you can make them a day or a two in advance and store in the refrigerator until serving.
Chicken Shawarma
It’s well worth juicing three lemons for three separate dressings to build this amazing salad. Soaking the red onion in cold water takes the heat and spice out and makes them a crunchy, kid-friendly treat.
Chimichurri Pasta
The only fresh ingredients you need are parsley and cilantro from your CSA basket; everything else in this dish is a pantry staple.
Teriyaki Green Beans
You know those amazing green beans from Chinese restaurants? Skip the carry-out and make them yourself! They’re easy, fast, and kids love them!
Steak, Farro, and Cucumber Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
This fresh, summer dish takes less than an hour to put on the table. The creamy, tangy lemon poppy seed dressing is balanced by the sweetness of the honey. (We used local honey from Humble Bumble!)