What’s in Season in February?

Try kohlrabi this February (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)

If you haven’t visited your local farmers’ market this winter, you are missing out!  Arizona is one of the few states that can offer fresh, locally grown produce all year round.  Make the most of this wonderful natural resource by planning your family’s menu around what produce is in season and taking advantage of all the delicious, fresh options made possible by your local farmers and ranchers.

Here is a list of what is in season this month and ideas for delicious recipes that feature each in season item.

Arugula

• Golden Beet and Pomegranate Salad
• Roasted Zucchini Flatbread with Hummus, Arugula, Goat Cheese, and  Almonds

Beets

• Beets with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Parsley
• Chilled Potato, Leek, and Beet Soup
  

Bok Choy

• Spicy Shrimp and Bok Choy Noodle Bowl
• Best Bok Choy

Broccoli

• Abby’s Yummy Veggie Pizza
• Broccoli Casserole

Brussels Sprouts

• Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
• Glazed Carrots and Brussels Spouts

Cabbage

• Mexican Cole Slaw
• Albondigas Meatball Soup

Carrots

• Carrot Bread
• Carrot, Leek and Turnip Sauté

Celery Root

• Potato and Celery Root Mash
• Red Wine Brasato with Glazed Root Vegetables

Clementines

• Chocolate Dipped Clementines
• Duck Breast with Clementines and Tuscan Kale

Garlic

• Chicken Tortilla Soup
• Comforting Corn Chowder

Grapefruit

• Caramelized Onion and Grapefruit Salad
• Grapefruit Cake with Grapefruit Cream Cheese Frosting

Green Onions/Scallions

• Meal-in-One Potatoes
• Calabacitas

Kohlrabi

• Cabbage-Kohlrabi Slaw
• Cheesy Kohlrabi

Leeks

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

Lemons

• Catherine’s Stuffed Nasturtium Leaves
• Chicken Picatta

Lettuce

• Grilled Romaine with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Goat Cheese Lettuce Wraps

Oranges

• Pork Kabobs
• Citrus Marinated Grilled Turkey

Parsnips

• Turkey Soup with Root Vegetables
• Glazed Carrots and Parsnips with Chives

Radishes

• Join the Party Salad
• Abby’s Yummy Veggie Pizza

Rutabagas

• Pork Tenderloin with Root Vegetables
• Winter Vegetable Pot Pie

Spinach

• Pasta Goat Cheese
• Lemon Spinach

Strawberries

• Simply Delicious Strawberry Cake
• Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

Sweet Potatoes

• Orange Coated Yams
• Southern Sweet Potatoes

Tangerines

• Tangerine Maple Glazed Chicken
• Fresh Tangerine Cake

Turnips

• Vegetable Cornish Pasties
• Creamy Curried Root Vegetable Soup

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