ILFMA Recipes

Seasonal Recipes Straight from the Market!

Looking for fresh ideas to celebrate seasonal produce? Explore our curated recipes from National Farmers Market Week, past and present. Whether it’s a tangy watermelon salsa or a savory roasted leek dish, there’s something tasty for everyone.

Crispy Eggplant Burgers
Glazed Brussels Sprouts & Bacon
Grilled Cucumbers with Fried Dill
Honeydew & Blackberry Salad
Muskmelon Gazpacho
Quick Pickled Vegetables
Rainbow Root Slaw
Roasted Leeks
Rosemary & Garlic Roasted Vegetables
Sweetcorn Fritters
Cowboy Caviar
Italian Zucchini Salad
Whole Wheat Apple Pancakes
Sweet Pepper Bruschetta
Smashed Cucumbers with Dill
Kickin' Collards
Grilled Chicken Tacos
Skewered Cantaloupe
Summer Watermelon Salsa
Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta
Roasted Ranch Heirloom Carrots
Balsamic Glazed Veggies Kebebs
Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower
Charred Corn Salsa
Bacon and Basil Wrapped Corn
Heirloom Cucumbers with Fresh Herbs
Sweet and Sour Squash Salad
Charred Yellow Beans
Zesty Zuchinni Salad
Smashed New Potatoes with Herbs
Heirloom Gazpacho Shots
Roasted Garlic Elote
Sautéed Radishes with Bacon
Fire-Roasted Sweet Pepper Salsa
Grilled Corn Salad
Honey Roasted Carrots
Jalapeno & Herb Popovers
Kohlrabi, Cucumber & Tomato Salad
Farmers Market Quesadillas
Watermelon Salsa
Zucchini Crust Pizza
Winter Warmers Cookbook

ILFMA Recipes in Natural Awakenings Chicago Magazine

The Illinois Farmers Market Association’s Executive Director Janie Maxwell contributes recipes regularly to Natural Awakenings Chicago. Enjoy these seasonl recipes featuring the area’s freshest local ingredients.

Autumn Roasted Vegetable Salad
Minestrone Soup
Savory Roasted Mushrooms
Fresh Asparagus Salad
Radish Salad
Blueberry Crumble
Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad
Roasted Brussels Sprouts