Recipes for Thursday Nov 5th, 2026
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Entrees
E1 Sausage and Rice Stuffed Green Peppers
Featured produce: Green peppers
Ingredients: Ground Italian sausage, green bell peppers, uncooked long-grain rice, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, shredded mozzarella cheese, olive oil, salt and pepper.
Recipe instructions: https://www.budgetbytes.com/stuffed-bell-peppers/
E2 Apple Cider Chicken with Gala Apples
Featured produce: Gala apples
Ingredients: Boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, fresh apple cider, Dijon mustard, Gala apples, fresh rosemary.
Recipe instructions: https://www.wellplated.com/apple-cider-chicken/
E3 Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken
Featured produce: Cremini mushrooms
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1 Tbsp cooking oil, 2 tsp minced garlic, 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 cup half-and-half, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, optional parsley.
Recipe instructions: https://www.budgetbytes.com/creamy-garlic-mushroom-chicken/
Sides
S1 Lemony Sautéed Red Chard
Featured produce: Red chard
Ingredients: 1 large bunch Swiss chard (about 10 oz), 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, 1/8 tsp salt, 2 garlic cloves, optional red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp lemon juice, lemon wedges.
Recipe instructions: https://cookieandkate.com/swiss-chard-recipe/
Note: Use the red chard variety in the basket.
S2 Mexican Street Corn Salad
Featured produce: Bi-color corn
Ingredients: 4 ears fresh corn, olive oil, 1 1/2 Tbsp mayonnaise, 1 garlic clove, 1 lime (juice and zest), 1/3 cup scallions, 1/4 cup Cotija or feta, 1/4 cup cilantro, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1 jalapeño, 1/4 tsp salt.
Recipe instructions: https://www.loveandlemons.com/mexican-street-corn-salad/
S3 Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Featured produce: Russet potatoes
Ingredients: Potatoes, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic powder, fine sea salt, optional fresh rosemary, black pepper.
Recipe instructions: https://cookieandkate.com/roasted-potatoes-recipe/
S4 Simple Oven-Roasted Carrots
Featured produce: Carrots
Ingredients: 2 lb carrots, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp garlic powder.
Recipe instructions: https://www.budgetbytes.com/roasted-carrots/
S5 Garlicky Herb-Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms
Featured produce: Cremini mushrooms
Ingredients: 20–24 large cremini mushrooms, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup grated Pecorino or Parmesan, 1/2 cup chopped parsley, 1/4 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, 2 Tbsp pine nuts, 2 garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp salt, black pepper, olive oil, optional chili flakes.
Recipe instructions: https://www.loveandlemons.com/stuffed-mushrooms/
S6 Autumn Apple, Carrot and Pomegranate Salad
Featured produce: Gala apples, carrots, pomegranate
Ingredients: Acorn squash, shallots, halloumi, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp maple syrup, cooked farro, parsley/cilantro, mixed greens, carrots, thinly sliced apple, walnuts or pepitas, pomegranate arils, feta, lemon juice, salt and pepper; optional kohlrabi and microgreens.
Recipe instructions: https://www.loveandlemons.com/pomegranate-salad-recipe/
Desserts / Beverages
D1 Maple-Sweetened Apple Crisp
Featured produce: Gala apples
Ingredients: Firm apples (Gala can be combined with tart apples), pure maple syrup, cornstarch, lemon juice and zest, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, old-fashioned oats, pecans/walnuts, almond meal, unsweetened coconut, coconut oil, salt; optional dried cranberries.
Recipe instructions: https://www.wellplated.com/vegan-apple-crisp/
D2 Maple and Applesauce Carrot Cake Muffins
Featured produce: Carrots
Ingredients:
Whole wheat pastry flour,
baking soda,
cinnamon,
nutmeg,
salt,
finely shredded carrots,
pure maple syrup,
unsweetened applesauce,
olive oil,
milk,
egg,
vanilla,
unsweetened coconut,
raisins,
walnuts/pecans;
optional cream cheese glaze.
Recipe instructions: https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/healthy-carrot-cake-muffins-cream-cheese-glaze/
D3 Pomegranate and Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark
Featured produce: Pomegranate
Ingredients:
12 oz dark chocolate chips (70% cacao or higher),
1 Tbsp virgin coconut oil,
1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger,
1/3 cup pomegranate seeds,
1/4 cup chopped unsalted pistachios.
Recipe instructions: https://hormonesbalance.com/recipes/pomegranate-dark-chocolate-bark/
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