September

This Month's Features

Ethnic Sensations

Salad of Shrimp, Avocado, Almonds and Butter Lettuce with a Verjus Blanc Dressing

In this clever, light summer salad, the calories are kept low using puréed whole grapes, rather than oil, for the salad dressing’s foundation.

Guest Chef

Ingredient Challenge: Fingerling Potatoes & Figs

Instead of choosing one of the two fresh ingredients that October’s Guest Chef was given to feature in a dish for this article, the chef submitted a "his" and "hers" recipe for each.

Positively Ageless

Flavor First with Shishito Peppers

The sizzling world of peppers hosts several families.

Product Spotlight

Fresh Summer Fruit

Take a look at this season's fresh fruit.

Fresh Summer Vegetables

Take a look at this season's fresh vegetables.

Certified Organic

Veggies Take the Cue

Everyone loves to barbecue during these beautiful September evenings.
Chef in the Kitchen

Back to School and Rosh Hashanah

September brings us Back to School and the Jewish High Holy Day Rosh Hashanah.
Cookin' with the Kids

Simple Sides: Bell Peppers

This feature will focus on providing a child or a group of children, working together under the supervision of an adult, with two uncomplicated, healthy and delicious side dish recipe options centered around one seasonal fresh produce item that a child can contribute to the family meal.
Produce Corner

The Color of Peppers

Recently I overheard a fellow consumer in the produce department of my local market explain to a companion that all peppers start off green, and that the various colors being offered are simply different stages of ripeness.