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    Seasonal Farm to Table Recipes for Your Everyday

    In Season Now: Spring Meals in Bloom!

    • Portrait photo of prepared Asparagus Tart with Puff Pastry freshly baked to golden brown and crispy. Asparagus spears have been roasted in a creme fraîche flavored with caramelized shallot and spring onion.
      Easy Springtime Asparagus Tart with Puff Pastry
    • Flatlay photo showing the finished Vegan Roasted Badger Flame Shaved Beet Salad Recipe. Pops of green beet greens pesto and English peas accent the bright orange and yellow swirls of color found on this golden beet variety.
      Vegan Roasted Badger Flame Shaved Beet Salad Recipe
    • A small bowl of spinach arugula pesto accented with lemon and grated parmesan.
      Spinach and Arugula Pesto
    • Portrait photo of the finished Blood Orange and Vanilla Olive Oil Snack Cake. It's garnished with powdered sugar and candied blood orange slices. The entire 9 inch cake round sits atop a cream colored ceramic plate on top of a sage colored linen napkin.
      Blood Orange and Vanilla Olive Oil Snack Cake Recipe

    Welcome to Cooking with Our CSA! Let's crack the code on how to cook nourishing meals that celebrate the seasons each produce box brings with our Northern California CSAs from Stepping Stone Farm and Riverdog Farm. If you're new to CSA, it stands for Community Supported Agriculture and it's one of many ways we can support our local farms and food systems. Here at Cooking with Our CSA you'll learn all the ins and outs of a CSA. Plus, get delicious and healthy CSA meal ideas and recipes you can enjoy everyday.

    Dinner Plans

    What's for dinner this week? Looking for delicious dinner ideas? Check back here each week as we share our game plan for dinners using each CSA produce box delivery!

    • Portrait photo of produce for Dinner Plans Week 15 featuring purple carrots, frisée, little gems, and butternut squash. and chard.
      Dinner Plans: Week 15
    • Portrait photo of early spring produce featuring murcott Mandarins, little gems, spinach, kale, and green garlic.
      Dinner Plans: Week 14
    • Dinner Plans: Week 13
    • Portrait image of early spring produce featuring purple daikon radish, carrots, mandarins, broccoli, collard greens, butternut squash, and spinach.
      Dinner Plans: Week 12

    See Previous Dinner Plans

    Easy Weeknight Pastas

    Looking for easy weeknight pastas that are ready in 30 minutes or less? These recipes will have you cooking up nourishing meals in the same time it would take to order takeout.

    • A close up shot of the Baked Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with No Roux. A garnish of fresh basil sits atop the baked pasta.
      Baked Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with No Roux
    • Portrait photo of finished Creamy Corn pasta dish garnish with fresh basil leaves. A generous portion is served in a shallow pasta bowl.
      Creamy Corn Pasta with Basil and Summer Squash
    • Flatlay photo of the various parts of the basil bunch: stems, leaves, and smaller leaves. The plant has been picked apart for multiple recipes to prep.
      Basil Pesto Recipe With Tips How to Store and Freeze
    • Flatlay photo of the finished dish of Carrot Top Pesto with Sauteed Peas and Carrots.
      Carrot Top Pesto Pasta with Sauteed Peas and Carrots

    See more easy weeknight pastas →

    Vegetarian Recipes

    Elevate your Meatless Monday rotation with this sampling of vegetarian recipes. Flavor packed and filled with seasonal produce these dishes will make you forget about the meat.

    • Flatlay photo of the finished roast fig salad with heirloom squash recipe.
      Roast Fig Salad with Heirloom Japanese Squash Recipe
    • Finished photo of a shallow bowl holding a family size serving of Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil Oil.
      Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil Oil
    • Flatlay photo of the finished side dish for Sauteed New Potatoes & Green Beans with Sorrel Butter.
      Sauteed New Potatoes & Green Beans with Sorrel Butter
    • Flatlay photo of prepared Carrot Top, Radish Top, and Parsley Recipe. The finished pesto is accented with fresh carrots and remaining carrot tops towards the upper right portion of photo.
      Easy Carrot Top, Radish Top, and Parsley Pesto Recipe

    See more vegetarian recipes →

    Seasonal Holiday Recipes

    It's the time of year filled with gatherings and celebrating with the people we love. I love crafting seasonal meals that reflect what our local farms' grow in our region. Click on the recipes below to see how we celebrate the holidays with the seasons in mind.

    • Flatlay shot of the finished dish for Fall-Apart Tender Braised Lamb Shanks with Red Wine & Herbs plated over a bed of brown butter colcannon.
      Fall-Apart Braised Lamb Shanks with Red Wine and Herbs
    • Portrait photo of finished dish of Baguette French Toast with Mascarpone Custard Recipe. The dish is garnished with fresh raspberries and maple syrup.
      Baguette French Toast with Mascarpone Custard Recipe
    • Portrait of the finished side dish: Brown Butter Colcannon with Cabbage, Spinach, and Leeks. Served in a large bowl accented with a kitchen towel.
      Brown Butter Colcannon with Cabbage, Spinach, and Leeks
    • Front facing shot of a roasted Heirloom or Heritage turkey after it had been dry brined for 3 days. The skin is golden brown and crispy.
      The Best Recipe for Roast Heirloom or Heritage Turkey
    Get More Holiday Inspo
    Photo of blogger and recipe developer, Frances Kellar, chopping vegetables on cutting board. Smiling at camera.

    Welcome!

    At Cooking with Our CSA, we believe in preparing delicious dishes that celebrate all the seasonal ingredients from our local farms. Cheers to the next nourishing meal!

    About Frances →

    Meal Prep with a CSA

    Wondering how to meal prep with a CSA box? Check out our latest posts below.

    • Portrait photo of ripe hachiya persimmons for Persimmon Butter.
      Easy and Freezer Friendly Persimmon Butter
    • Slices of freshly baked loaf of banana bread from the Banana Bread Recipe with Walnuts and Brown Sugar.
      11 Healthy Banana Recipes for Overripe & Ripe Bananas
    • Cover photo with collage of diced pears with cover text reading Spiced Asian Pear Butter Recipe.
      Spiced Asian Pear Butter Recipe
    • Cover photo image that contains a collage of meals with overlay text that reads: "7 Easy Meal Ideas" to make the week before Thanksgiving.
      Easy Meals to Make for the 7 Days Before Thanksgiving

    See more meal prep →

    Photo of blogger and recipe developer, Frances Kellar, chopping vegetables on cutting board. Smiling at camera.

    Hi, I'm Frances! Welcome to Cooking with Our CSA. I'm a self-taught cook, recipe developer, and food blogger. I'm here to help you cook and eat well with the changing seasons all while supporting our local food systems.

    Cooking doesn't need to be complicated; but it does need to be delicious! Let's get cooking!

    Learn More →

    Currently Trending

    • Overhead shot of three homestyle vanilla cinnamon buttermilk pancakes topped with syrup and fresh berries.
      Homestyle Vanilla Cinnamon Buttermilk Pancakes
    • A woman's hand holds a jar of freshly made Pickled Red Onions. The hue is pink an peppercorns are seen within the simple brine.
      The Health Benefits of Pickled Onions Plus Recipe
    • A vibrant green soup bowl holds Maple Harissa Roast Carrot soup topped with Crispy Mushrooms and Focaccia Croutons.
      Maple Harissa Roast Carrot Soup Recipe with Crispy Mushrooms
    • Finished photo of Mushroom Risotto with Easy Wine Pairing Recipe topped with savory sauteed mushrooms.
      Cozy Mushroom Risotto Recipe with Easy Wine Pairing

    In Season: Spring

    • Closeup photo of Grandma's Picadillo Recipe featuring ground lamb and veggies.
      Grandma's Easy Picadillo Recipe with Lamb and Veggies
    • Portrait photo of a bowl of yogurt topped with Rhubarb Curd, fresh strawberries, and homemade granola.
      How To Make Homemade Rhubarb and Fruit Curd Recipe
    • Flatlay photo of finished Cherry Arugula Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing Recipe. The salad is arranged with rows of feta, cherries, and slice snap peas before tossing with the dressing.
      Cherry Arugula Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing Recipe
    • Flatlay photo of the assembled Easy Sugar Snap Peas, Radish, and Mint Salad Recipe. A white ceramic shallow bowl cradles a single serving portion of the salad. A white and blue striped kitchen towel is underneath the bowl atop a wooden cutting board.
      Easy Sugar Snap Peas, Radish, and Mint Salad Recipe
    See more Spring →

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