What You’ll Find at Michigan Farm Markets this Fall
October 9, 2015
Time is running out in Michigan to enjoy fresh out-of-the-ground veggies, but if you hurry to your local farm market you can still find plenty of in-season produce to fill your table. Here’s a list of what you can bring home this month and links to a few ideas for cooking them up in your kitchen.
- Beets – Try grilling this earthy, sweet root vegetable for a simple side dish.
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts – Try roasting these in balsamic vinegar for a new twist. Even if you think you don’t like Brussels Sprouts, this may change your mind.
- Cabbage – This may be unfamiliar to folks up in Michigan, but Southern Fried Cabbage is amazing.
- Carrots
- Cauliflower – Add a spicy twist to this usually mild veggie by making Buffalo Cauliflower.
- Celery
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant – You can do more with this vegetable than just making Parmesan. This Eggplant Pizza recipe will mix up family pizza night.
- Fennel
- Garlic
- Kale – Kale gets a bad rap because it’s beloved by hipster foodies. But there’s a reason they like it so much. It’s really good in a lot of dishes, like this Kale and White Bean Soup.
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Mushrooms – Mushrooms help make a hardy meal for a cold fall day when used to make Salisbury Steak.
- Onions
- Parsnips – Today many folks have no idea what to do with a parsnip. Simply roasting this root vegetable in the oven with its cousin the carrot brings out the sweetness, and the side dish is a healthy alternative to french fries.
- Potatoes
- Pumpkins – You could easily make pie, but why not try something new? Pumpkin Chili will warm you up on a cold fall night.
- Radishes
- Squash
- Tomatoes
- Turnips – This is another old-fashioned root vegetable that doesn’t find its way to the table very often these days. Adding an apple cider glaze to turnips with walnuts and cinnamon make a perfect autumn dish.
- Zucchini – What to do with zucchini besides make bread? Lots of things like Zucchini Parmesan Chips, a healthy snack when you’re staying in on a cold fall day.
