Market Umbrella is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3), based in New Orleans, whose mission is to cultivate the power of farmers markets to drive economic and community health in the region. Market Umbrella has operated the Crescent City Farmers Markets (CCFM) since 1995.
Market Umbrella Recipe Archive
What’s your favorite dish to make after visiting the Crescent City Farmers Market? Share your recipes with us on Instagram or Facebook and it might be featured in our weekly newsletter!
Grilled Mexican Corn (Elote)
This fantastic grilled elote recipe is a great way to elevate something simple like corn and feel like you’re eating at a restaurant in your own home! Juicy, sweet and salty, and as spicy as you like it. You’ll need napkins on deck for this dish but that’s what makes summer eating fun. Get messy, who cares!
In this recipe you can get corn from Indian Springs Farmers Association, Johndale Farms or Joe Fekete Family Farm and perilla leaves from Veggi Co-op as a substitute for cilantro, which prefers cooler fall and spring temps.
Vegetarian Red Beans and Rice
Fresh red kidney beans have hit the market with Johndale Farms and this is a huge deal! Farmer Heather says they make a quick pot of red beans and rice, plus the raw beans freeze well if you want to capture the short growing season for later. Lots of classic New Orleans red beans and rice recipes have meat products in it - so we wanted to offer up a vegetarian alternative that’s just as delicious. Fill those bellies!
Roasted Japanese Eggplant With Crushed Tomato, Parmesan, and Thyme
You can travel the world by just visiting the market these days with Japanese Eggplant! Thanks to the bounty at River Queen Greens, you can make this savory and light vegetarian dish for your next dinner party. If you want to take it to the next level, you could serve it with toasty garlic bread for optimal scoopage.
Marinated Creole Tomatoes
All year round, tomatoes excel as best supporting actress - sliced on cheeseburgers, wedged in salads, and simmered into any sauce. But when the summer heat arrives and creole tomatoes hit the market, they take home the leading award. Juicy, ripe, local tomatoes are delicious with just a simple dress up. Try this marinated creole tomato recipe to cool down any summer lunch!
Poche Family Farms Roasted Delicata Squash
While we might not think of winter squash like delicata when we think summer produce, cucurbits, the family that brings us cucumbers, melons and squash, are all producing now. Winter squash, so called because its thicker skin allows it to be stored through the winter, is no exception to this cucurbit rule. Winter squash are chock full of vitamins and fiber, and also highly shelf stable, so if you’ve gone overboard at market and have an abundance of perishables on hand, you could save these for next week - or next month! Here’s a super simple recipe from long-time vendor Poche Family Farms. It’s a great preparation for any winter squash, like butternut, acorn or spaghetti squash, but cooking times may vary depending on the size/thickness of the squash.
Samin Nosrat’s Vietnamese Cucumber Salad
There is something truly special about recipes that rely on ingredients you can easily find at the market. They have a way of capturing the essence of simplicity and convenience. As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we have a delightful Vietnamese cucumber salad recipe that you and your family can enjoy making at home. Prepare to be delighted by this incredibly easy and wonderfully refreshing recipe that is sure to become a go-to for the warmer seasons!
Creamy Peach and Honey Popsicles
Stay cool with the incoming heat and take advantage of this summer’s wonderful bounty with these Creamy Peach and Honey Popsicles!
DIY Marinated Artichokes
Marinated artichokes are a great salad topping as the summer begins. Tangy and herby with a kick of citrus! You’re in luck - artichokes have hit the market with Perilloux Farms! Whether you learn to prepare your own artichokes or grab a jar from the store, you’ll finish off this recipe before you know it.
Fresh Blueberry Crisp
With blueberries hitting the market this month, try this sweet and crunchy dessert! This recipe is great for a dinner party - serve it hot from the oven over some vanilla ice cream after the meal! Save the leftovers to have over greek yogurt in the morning.
Market Shrimp Monica
Here’s a copycat version of Crawfish Monica that you can make with all market finds! Grab shrimp from Pete & Clara’s Seafood or Anna Marie Seafood, artisan noodles from Costantini Pasta, and spices from Sassy Cajun Spices and you’re well on your way to making the iconic dish found only at a booth at Jazz Fest!
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The Crescent City Farmers Market operates weekly year-round throughout New Orleans. The CCFM hosts 70+ local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 150,000 shoppers annually.