Friends of Evanston Farmers Markets (FEFM)

Category: Recipes

  • Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles

    Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles

    No canning equipment required! Just prepare and refrigerate! Makes 5-1/2 cups Ingredients: Directions: Tips:

  • Fresh Peach Salsa

    Fresh Peach Salsa

    Fresh, ripe peaches flavor this easy to prepare “taste of summer” salsa. Makes 6 servings Ingredients: Directions: Tip:   Use freestone peaches with fruit that easily pulls away from the pit.

  • Savory Zucchini Pancakes

    Savory Zucchini Pancakes

    These delicate, crisp zucchini pancakes, inspired by the Turkish pancakes called mucver (pronounced moosh-vair), are crisp on the outside and tender within. Makes 8-9 pancakes Ingredients: Pancakes 1 medium zucchini, shredded (about 1 ½ cups) 1 large egg, slightly beaten 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1/8 tsp salt 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1/3…

  • Very Berry Muffins

    Very Berry Muffins

    Celebrate the 4th of July with these patriot muffins! Makes about 12 muffins Ingredients: Directions: Tip:  No Buttermilk?  Substitute 1 cup of milk with a tablespoon of lemon juice.

  • Sweet Peas & Pasta Salad with Bacon & Almonds

    Sweet Peas & Pasta Salad with Bacon & Almonds

    This easy to make pasta salad is perfect for a picnic, potluck or family gathering. Makes: 8 servings Salad Ingredients: Dressing Ingredients: Instructions: Tips:

  • Foolproof BBQ Ribs

    Foolproof BBQ Ribs

    This easy oven barbecue rib method delivers deliciously tender, juicy ribs with little effort. Makes: 4-5 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 2 hrs. 45 min. Ingredients Directions Tips

  • Garlic Scape Basil Pesto

    Garlic Scape Basil Pesto

    Garlic scapes have garlic, onion, herbaceous flavor and are less spicy than garlic cloves.  About 4-6 scapes equal one clove of garlic. The photo on the left of fresh garlic scapes is courtesy of the Glenn Family Gardens blog. This pesto is wonderful to serve over pasta or grilled chicken, to put on top…

  • Roasted Purple Asparagus with Honey Mustard Mayo

    Roasted Purple Asparagus with Honey Mustard Mayo

    Purple asparagus is sweeter, mild, and nuttier in flavor than green asparagus.  It has a higher content of natural sugars than other asparagus varieties. It loses its purple color when cooked. Enjoy it raw, grilled, roasted, or steamed. Ingredients 1 bunch purple asparagus spears 3 Tbsp. olive oil Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon lemon…

  • Strawberry Mixed Green Salad with Goat Cheese and Honey Walnuts

    Strawberry Mixed Green Salad with Goat Cheese and Honey Walnuts

    Makes 6 Servings Ingredients Salad 6 cups mixed greens (baby spinach and spring mix) 2 cups sliced strawberries  1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese (or vegan cheese) 1/3 cup Honey Walnuts Honey Balsamic Dressing  Honey Walnuts 1-1/2 cup walnut pieces 1/4 cup honey Honey Balsamic Dressing 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp honey 2 tsp. Dijon mustard ½ tsp. Italian seasoning…

  • Ramped Up Mushrooms

    Ramped Up Mushrooms

    A simple stir-fry side dish of ramps and mushrooms packs lots of flavor thanks to seasonal ramps, a cousin of onions, leeks, and garlic.    Makes: 2 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 8 minutes Ingredients 1 pound cremini or baby bella mushrooms  1 bunch fresh ramps, about 3/4 cup chopped, divided 2 tablespoons olive oil Fresh…