Go Back to the Seasons

What is your favorite farmers market meal to prepare? Please share your best recipes of the season by contacting adriana@agriculturalinstitute.org with a detailed recipe including ingredients, quantities and instructions. We look forward to sharing your culinary creativity! Thank you.

Asparagus & Grilled Shiitake with Soy Vinaigrette

Spring is here, and so is the asparagus! This recipe is an excerpt from the Northbay Farmers Markets Cookbook written by Brigitte Moran with Amelia Spilger and due to hit bookstores in July 2009.

Fava Bean Bruschetta

This tapas-style appetizer comes from "Organic Marin: Recipes From Land to Table" which highlights products and stories from Marin farmers, and recipes of local restaurants. The cookbook is available for purchase at the Sunday Civic Center Farmers Market in Marin.

Fava bean crostini with Walla Walla onions

Enjoy this spring appetizer from Dan Baker, head Chef at Marche aux Fleur in San Anselmo. Dan came to the market on Sunday, June 13th to share this recipe with market-goers in a Chef Demonstration at 10am and again at 11am.

Grecian Grass Fed Meatballs with Spiced Pickled Onions and Homemade Ketchup

This recipe comes to us from the kitchen of Angela Karegeannes, owner and head chef of A Fork Full of Earth, an educatering company that sources their food locally.

Prather Ranch Lamb Skewers with Fava-Mint Puree

Here is another simple yet flavorful appetizer from Katie Powers kitchen, that she wants to share with Marin Farmers Market customers. Enjoy!

Rhubarb Betty

This family recipe comes from Wisconsin, where our steadfast volunteer Lily met the family who passed it down to her.

Spicy Hazelnut Romesco & Smoked Trout Crostini with Wild Arugula

This springtime appetizer comes straight from the kitchen of Katie Powers, executive chef and owner of Katie Powers Catering based at the Headlands Center for the Arts at Fort Barry in Sausalito. Katie will be sharing this recipe with market customers on June 7th, at the Sunday Marin Civic Center Farmers Market.

Spring Spinach Salad

This is a favorite spring salad from MFM Board member Barbara Garfien and her daughter, MFM staff member Nessia Berner. A family affair perfect for when winter’s still looming and summer is just out of reach!

Stuffed Artichokes

Try this old Italian family recipe of MFM staff member Adriana Broullon. This dish was passed down from her grandmother Graciana Montesanto, and dates back to Naples, Italy circa 1890.

Tart aux Myrtilles et Chèvre (Blueberry and Goat Cheese Tarts)

Patty Karlin will be showcasing her Bodega Artisan Cheese in this recipe designed and performed by Chef Lorenzo Wimmer of the Kentfield Rehabilitation Center & Specialty Hospital at the MFM "Farm to Fair" Chef Demos during Marin County Fair on July 3rd. Check our special events page for demonstration times and location.

Turnip Soup with Country Ham and Cornbread Croutons

Here is another delectable and (of course) seasonal concoction from Chef Angela Karegeannes!

Tuscan White Bean and Tuna Salad

Here is a recipe from one of the market's loyal customers: Kenny Belov the owner and GM of FISH. in Sausalito, California. On Sunday, April 5th at 10am and 11am, Kenny will be presenting a cooking demonstration of this recipe at the market.

Umbel Spiked Chickpea Fritters over Seasonal Greens with Onion Dressing and Cucumber Fennel Salsa

Visit the Sunday Civic Center Farmers Market on May 3rd, and Chef Angela Karegeannes will personally show you how to whip up this delicious creation she is sharing with the Marin Farmers Market community. In addition to running her own EDUcatering company, A Fork Full of Earth, Angela helps Marin Academy source local food for their students, and works for the Ecological Farming Association. To learn more about Angela click here.

Young Spring Vegetable Braise

This dish is the perfect way to glorify the wonderfully delicate taste of young spring root vegetables – and very simple. It can also be easily manipulated to anyone’s taste. Tip – This recipe works best when you use young veggies!