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.
Recipe Archive
Sweet Potato Bread
There are so many great ways to enjoy sweet potatoes—grilled, mashed, french fried, candied, and even used to make bread! Sweet potato bread is moist, dense, and sweet, making it an excellent breakfast bread. Filled with warm spices and buttery pecans, this bread pairs well with coffee or tea. Find sweet potatoes and pecans at the Indian Springs Farmers’ Association table at the Tuesday Uptown and Thursday Mid-City markets, and enjoy this yummy recipe for meals to come!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbs milk
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potatoes
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease the bottom of an 8x4-inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
Add oil, milk and eggs & mix. Stir in sweet potatoes and pecans.
Pour in pan and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes.
Cool in pan for 15 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
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!
Matzo Brei + Strawberry Jam
Matzah, matzoh, matzo - with many ways to spell the name of the unleavened Passover bread, there are just as many ways to prepare Matzo Brei (pronounced like fry). Sweet, salty, or a mix of both, there has always been a debate over the best toppings. My family likes cinnamon sugar, but I secretly sneak in ketchup sometimes. I know… (Shhh emoji) Either way you can’t go wrong! Check out this week’s recipe to learn how to get it perfectly crisp and delicious, and teaches you how to make jam from market berries! - Maxwell, Communications Specialist
Udon Soup with Bok Choy and Poached Egg
Tender-bok choy, a pillowy poached egg, and delicious udon noodles make for a tasty, Japanese-inspired dinner that takes only 15 minutes to prepare! Continue reading to find out how to make this simple Udon soup recipe.
Mizuna Myoga Salad
This week's recipe is a Mizuna Myoga Salad. Say that three times fast! In this week's CCFM Box home delivery through Top Box, we had mizuna from the Indian Springs Farmers Association. Mizuna is a Japanese mustard green that is easy to love and easy to prepare!
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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.