Many of the edible and ornamental herbs and flowers in your box can be dried and saved for tea, garnishes, or baking. Here's the simplest method: Harvest at the right time. Pick flowers in the morning after dew has evaporated but before the heat of the day, when their oils are most concentrated. Clean gently. Shake off any dirt or insects. Avoid washing if possible — moisture slows drying and can encourage mold. Air-dry. Spread petals or whole small blooms in a single layer o

Broiled Baby Artichokes A simple, hands-on way to prepare baby artichokes that lets their flavor shine - no elaborate trimming required. Ingredients 1 lb baby artichokes Juice of 1 lemon (plus lemon halves for prepping) 3 tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste Grated Parmesan, for serving (optional) Instructions Preheat the broiler and set a rack about 6 inches from the heat. Trim the tough outer leaves from each artichoke, cut off the top third, and

Farm Chimichurri A vibrant, herb-forward sauce that works on nearly everything - grilled vegetables, eggs, roasted potatoes, or spooned over meat. Ingredients 1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh oregano (or 1 tbsp dried) 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup olive oil 3 tbsp lemon juice 1 small shallot or 1/4 red onion, finely minced 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Combine parsley, oregano, garlic, shallot, and red pepper flakes in a b

Lemon, Chard, & Caper Pasta Adapted from Lemon Swiss Chard Pasta by Bri Beaudoin, Evergreen Kitchen. Bright, simple, and a great way to use a big bunch of chard in one go. Ingredients 1 large bunch chard, stems and leaves separated, chopped 12 oz pasta (short shape works well) 3 tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 tbsp capers, drained Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving Red pepper flakes, to taste Salt and pepper to taste Instr

Instant Pot Okra Gumbo (Shared with love from Amy and Jackie) A shortcut gumbo that still gets that deep, slow-simmered flavor — perfect for using up okra, peppers, and whatever's left in the crisper drawer. Ingredients 3 tbsp oil (or butter) 3 tbsp flour 1 onion, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced (or sub smoked sausage) 1 lb shrimp or chicken (or both, optional) 2 cups sliced okra 1 can diced tomatoes 4 c