Saratoga Farmers' Market

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Healing Calendula and Lavender Salve

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Recipe by Lindsey Johnson and featured on www.helloglow.com

This salve made from calendula and lavender rejuvenates dry or burned skin. Stop by one of many booths selling herb plants and harvests at the Wednesday and Saturday markets.

Ingredients
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
● 3 oz olive oil*
● 2 ounces of coconut oil
● 1 tablespoon lavender buds*
● 1 tablespoon dried calendula petals*
● 2 ounces beeswax*
● 2 ounces shea butter
● Glass measuring cup
● Pan of simmering water
● Fine mesh strainer
● Glass jar

Instructions

  1. Gently heat coconut and olive oils in a glass measuring cup in the microwave or place it in a small pan of simmering water.
  2. Add the dried calendula petals and lavender buds. Let stand for 30-60 minutes then strain. (Warm again if it’s too thick to strain.)
  3. Place the infused oil back into the measuring cup and add the beeswax. Melt again either in the microwave or in the pan of simmering water.
  4. Remove from heat and add the shea butter. It will melt quickly. Stir well to combine and let cool slowly.
  5. Pour into a clean jar with a tight-fitting lid. Let cool completely before using. The salve keeps for several months. Use as often as needed.

(One Pan) Roasted Asparagus, Sausage, and Garlic Potatoes

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Adapted from the recipe featured on www.chelseasmessyapron.com
Serves 4 people
Cook & Prep Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

*Ingredients available at the farmers’ market
● 1 pound potatoes* (any kind)
● 4 carrots*, sliced into thin strips
● Salt and cracked pepper
● 1/4 cup olive oil*, separated
● 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme*
● 1 Tablespoon fresh basil*
● 2 cups asparagus*
● 1 large yellow onion*
● 1 package sausage* (of choice)
● 2 cloves garlic*, minced
● 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan* or Pecorino*
● Optional: fresh parsley*

Photo by Pattie Garrett

(One Pan) Chicken Breast and Carrots

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Adapted from the recipe in Cook’s Illustrated, shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table
Serves 4
Total time: 1 hour

Ingredients
*Ingredients available at the farmers’ market
● 4 (10 to 12 ounce) bone-in split chicken breasts*, trimmed
● 2 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
● Olive oil*
● 1 shallot*, thinly sliced
● ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
● 1 ½ pounds carrots*, peeled and sliced on bias, ¼ inch thick
● ½ cup water
● 2 teaspoons lemon juice
● 3 teaspoons fresh mint*, minced

Photo by Pattie Garrett

Farmers’ Market Mushroom Burger

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Adapted from the recipe by Jolinda Hackett featured in The Spruce Eats
Prep & Cook Time: 20 mins
Serves 5-6

Ingredients

*Ingredients available at the farmers’ market
● 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
● 1 small yellow onion, diced*
● 1 clove garlic, minced*
● 3 green onions, diced*
● 1/2 teaspoon cumin
● 3/4 cup fresh mushrooms, diced small*
● 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans
● 1 teaspoon parsley*
● Salt (to taste)
● Black pepper (to taste)
● 2 tablespoons olive oil*

Instructions

  1. Sauté the diced white or yellow onion and garlic in vegetable oil for 3 to 5 minutes, until the onions are soft.
  2. Add the green onions, cumin, and the chopped mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes, or until mushrooms are cooked. You can add a bit more oil if needed. Set the onion and mushroom mixture aside.
  3. Next, use a fork or potato masher to mash the beans until well mashed. You can also pulse them in a food processor until smooth if you prefer.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the mashed beans with the onion and mushroom mixture and add the parsley, salt, and pepper. Make sure the ingredients are well combined.
  5. Shape the mixture into patties about one inch thick. If you make them too thin, they may fall apart, but if you make them too thick, it will be more difficult to get them to cook them all the way through.
  6. Heat about two tablespoons of oil and cook each patty until the veggie burgers are done, about 3 minutes on each side. You can also use an indoor grill pan to grill your veggie burgers if you have one. The onion and mushroom flavor is excellent when grilled.
  7. Serve with your choice toppings!