What’s In Season in May?

One of the many great things about living in Arizona is the abundant access to locally grown produce almost all year round.  As we move into May, the farmer’s markets and grocery store bins are full of some of the best that Arizona has to offer.

Here is a look at what’s in season right now and what you can do to make the most of these fresh, fantastic seasonal foods.

Apricots

• Apricot Appetizers
• Jeweled Rice with Medjool Dates

Arugula 

• Golden Beet and Pomegranate Salad
• Quinoa, Beet, and Arugula Salad

Beets

• Beets with Onions and Cumin
• Golden Beet, Fennel, and Avocado Salad

Blackberries

• Crunchy Berry Parfait
• Zesty Fruit Salad

Carrots

• Carrot Bread
• Isabell Rousseau’s Carrot Salad

Cucumbers

• Cucumber Sandwiches
• Melon Cucumber Salad

Garlic

• Calabacitas
• Lentils and Smoked Turkey

Leeks

• Chilled Potato, Leek, and Beet Soup
• Penne with Swiss Chard and Leeks in Cream Sauce

Lettuce

• Chicken Lettuce Wraps
• Crunchy Apple Salad

Nectarines

• Nectarine Upside Down Cake
• BBQ Pork Salad with Summer Fruits and Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Onions

• Black Bean and Goat Burger Chili
• Chicken Breasts with Cheese and Chilies

Peaches

• Peach Paradise
• Halibut with Zesty Peach Salsa

Peas

• My Mother’s Egg Foo Yung
• Garbanzos with Fennel

Potatoes

• Creamy Potatoes
• Frittata with Bacon and Potatoes

Radishes

• Join the Party Salad
• Braised Radishes

Spinach

• Chicken Picatta
• Lemon Spinach

Summer Squash

• Grilled Summer Squash
• Summer Squash Casserole

Tomatoes

• Armenian Cucumber Tomato Salad
• Greek Shrimp with Feta Cheese

Zucchini

• Classic Minestrone Soup
• Zucchini Bread

Zucchini Blossoms

• Crispy Zucchini Blossoms
• Stuffed Zucchini Flowers

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