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    Living Well Through the Seasons

    Seasonal recipes, home gardening inspiration, farmers market guidance, and simple ways to savor the season.

    In Season Now: Autumn's Harvest!

    • Finished photo of Mushroom Risotto with Easy Wine Pairing Recipe topped with savory sauteed mushrooms.
      Cozy Mushroom Risotto Recipe with Easy Wine Pairing
    • 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
    • Flatlay photo of the finished roast fig salad with heirloom squash recipe.
      Roast Fig Salad with Heirloom Japanese Squash Recipe
    • A loaf of freshly baked one-bowl pumpkin bread is displayed having been sliced into multiple slices. A linen napkin cradles the sides of the tender loaf.
      Easy One Bowl Pumpkin Bread with Maple Icing Recipe

    Your resource for seasonal recipes, home gardening inspiration, farmers market guidance, and the simple ways to savor life through its seasons.

    Cooking with Our CSA is a seasonal living guide rooted in Northern California Wine Country. Here you'll find approachable seasonal recipes, practical gardening inspiration, farmers market guidance, meal planning ideas, and ways to gather and savory the everyday moments that make each season feel special.

    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!

    • A flatlay image of seasonal produce featuring coconut, carrots, spring citrus, and fava bean greens.
      Dinner Plans: Week 17
    • Portrait photo of produce for Dinner Plans Week 15 featuring purple carrots, frisée, little gems, and butternut squash. and chard.
      Dinner Plans: Week 16
    • 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

    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.

    • Portrait photo of finished Creamy Corn pasta dish garnish with fresh basil leaves. A generous portion is served in a shallow pasta bowl.
      Summer Squash Pasta with Corn and Basil (30 Minutes)
    • Close up of Sun Gold Tomato Pasta with fresh basil leaves on a white ceramic shallow bowl.
      20-Minute Sun Gold Tomato Pasta with Zucchini and Shallots
    • Creamy broccolini pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, ricotta, and parmesan, and basil served in a green bowl.
      Creamy Broccolini Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes (Ready in 20 Minutes)
    • Portrait photo of the Pasta with Sauteed Morel Mushrooms and Peas Recipe. A white ceramic pasta bowl holds a generous portion of the pasta and sits atop a French-style linen kitchen towel.
      Pasta with Sauteed Morel Mushrooms and Peas Recipe

    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.

    • Portrait photo of plated Sauteed Romano Beans in Quick Tomato Sauce.
      Sautéed Romano Beans with Tomato-Basil Sauce (20 Minutes)
    • Flatlay photo of the finished Heirloom Tomato Galette garnished with fresh torn basil leaves.
      Heirloom Tomato Galette with TomaProvence and Basil
    • 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
    • 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

    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!

    About Frances →

    Cooking with Our CSA, is a seasonal living publication that celebrates fresh recipes, the lessons in home gardening, actively supporting our local food communities, and savoring the everyday rituals that bring people together around food right here in Wine Country.

    Meal Prep with a CSA

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

    • 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
    • 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 Best 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

    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

    • Portrait photo of Homemade Roast Tomato Soup filled in a soup bowl with a side of Gruyere and Parmesan toast.
      Easy Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe (Fresh or Frozen Tomatoes)
    • Photo of Frances in a floral dress kneeling beside her black labrador for an autumn photo against a backdrop of a vineyard with leaves of green and gold.
      September Seasonal Living Guide: Savoring the Month Ahead
    • Photo of finished dish of Thin Pork Cutlets recipe with seasonal summer salad with frisee and tomatoes.
      Shallow Fried Thin Pork Cutlets with Apricot Mostarda
    • Overhead shot of three homestyle vanilla cinnamon buttermilk pancakes topped with syrup and fresh berries.
      Homestyle Vanilla Cinnamon Buttermilk Pancakes

    In Season: Summer

    • Cover photo illustrating the 3 featured recipes for the Summer Farm-to-Table Menu Plan.
      A Summer Farm-to-Table Menu: 3 Seasonal Recipes
    • Overhead photo of the finish Vanilla Bourbon Peach Pie post bake.
      Easy Vanilla Bourbon Baked Peach Crumble Pie Recipe
    • A bowl of yogurt with swirls of peach compote with granola and fresh fruit.
      Easy Homemade Peach Compote Recipe (Freezer Friendly)
    • Overhead photo of Pan Grilled Fish and Veggies with Miso Butter Recipe.
      Pan Grilled Fish and Veggies with Miso Butter Recipe
    See more Summer →

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