A bowl of jolly, shiny cherries is such a visual delight that they feed the spirit before they ever hit your mouth. That said, cherries don’t wait for much gazing. With their relatively brief season and short shelf-life, they demand prompt and concentrated consumption. That’s no hardship, of course, given how irresistible they are. The […]
In honor of Black History Month, we’ve compiled a list of recipes from Black chefs, inspired by the traditional foodways and cultural cuisines across the African diaspora.
Reprinted with permission from Vegetable Kingdom: The Abundant World of Vegan Recipes by Bryant Terry, copyright © 2020. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Photography copyright: Ed Anderson © 2020. The method of cooking fish in banana leaves inspired this recipe. Banana leaves play the dual role of imparting a floral, sweet, and grassy flavor […]
This recipe was demonstrated for CUESA’s Market to Table program on February 13, 2016. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons chopped onion1 teaspoon pine nuts½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 bunches Swiss chard¼ cup dried cherriesGranulated garlicFreshly ground black pepperFine sea salt3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar PREPARATION Warm the olive oil in a large sauté pan over […]
This recipe was demonstrated for CUESA’s Market to Table program on March 26, 2017. In place of carrots, you could substitute a mixture of root vegetables such as parsnips, turnips, and rutabagas. This recipe also works well with chopped cauliflower. Makes 4-6 servings Carrot Top Pesto ¼ teaspoon coriander seeds½ cup young carrot tops (from carrots in recipe below)½ […]
While Karl the Fog envelops the Bay Area, cherries, peaches, and other stone fruit brings a ray of sweet sunshine to the farmers market.
This is a kid-friendly recipe that the whole family can prepare together! Created for CUESA’s Foodwise Kids program, it’s particularly well-suited for kids ages 6 to 12. Nothing warms you up on a winter morning like a bowl of hot oatmeal. Your favorite fruits may not be in season, but dried fruit makes a plain bowl more […]
This is a kid-friendly recipe that the whole family can prepare together! Created for CUESA’s Foodwise Kids program, it’s particularly well-suited for kids ages 6 to 12. Cold and rain make for soup weather. Kids can choose a variety of vegetables in the market and create a comforting mix of colorful vegetables in a pot. This is […]
This recipe was demonstrated for CUESA’s Market to Table program on January 19, 2019. Note that the rub recipe makes more than you will need for one recipe of the tofu. It can be stored, as directed below, for future use. Serves 6 as a main dish or up to 12 as a side dish INGREDIENTS Cocoa Nib Rub […]
This is a kid-friendly recipe that the whole family can prepare together! Created for CUESA’s Foodwise Kids program, it’s particularly well-suited for kids ages 6 to 12. Pizza and pasta are two simple and nearly interchangeable dishes. We use the same ingredients for either a pizza or pasta. Another Foodwise Kids recipe, Winter Pesto, is a great addition. There […]