what to cook right now | late spring / early summer

Regardless of what the weather is currently doing (RAIN in SF in mid-May?!), it is Spring, and Summer is right around the corner. That means that Farmers markets are bursting with options, and produce is much more exciting than it was a few months ago. To celebrate the bounty, I’ve pulled together my favorite recipes to cook right now; late Spring / early Summer. Hopefully it helps give you some inspiration regarding what to cook right now, using berries, cherries, green beans, zucchini, kale, and asparagus.

dressings and condiments

GREEN GODDESS DRESSING & DIP (paleo, gluten-free, nightshade-free)

KALE ARTICHOKE PISTOU (paleo, vegan, gluten-free, AIP)

STRAWBERRY SALSA (paleo, vegan, gluten-free)

LEMON TAHINI DRESSING (paleo, vegan, gluten-free, nightshade-free)

MAIN DISHES

CHICKEN SHAWARMA – GRILLED OR ROASTED (paleo, gluten-free, low-carb)

CHILE BASIL PORK WITH GREEN BEANS (paleo, gluten-free, soy-free)

SPRING CHICKEN SOUP WITH LEMON AND ASPARAGUS (paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, AIP)

salads and sides

SUMMER STRAWBERRY SALAD (paleo, vegan, gluten-free, nightshade-free)

ZOODLES WITH KALE AND LEMON (paleo, vegan, AIP, dairy-free)

SESAME ZUCCHINI NOODLES (paleo, gluten-free, vegan if you omit the fish sauce)

LEMONY ROASTED ASPARAGUS (paleo, vegan, gluten-free, nightshade-free)

SESAME ASPARAGUS SALAD (paleo, vegan, gluten-free, nightshade-free)

ASPARAGUS BISQUE WITH CAYENNE & LIME (paleo, vegan, gluten-free, AIP w/o cayenne)

baked goods and desserts

PALEO BLUEBERRY MUFFINS (paleo, gluten-free)

BLUEBERRY LEMON TART (paleo, gluten-free)

BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS (gluten-free)

STRAWBERRY CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS (paleo, gluten-free)

STRAWBERRY PIE (paleo, gluten-free)

beverages – booze

STRAWBERRY MARGARITAS, 2 WAYS

CHERRY BERRY SANGRIA

SPRINGTIME SIPPER

CHERRY BOMB

beverages – no booze

RASPBERRY LEMONADE

BLACKBERRY SHRUB

BLACKBERRY MINT ARNOLD PALMER

What’s your favorite thing to find at the market this time of year?

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What To Cook Right Now- Late Spring / Early Summer

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