Summer Recipes From the Garden

Looking for inspiration for your summer picnics, backyard barbeques, and dinner parties? We’ve got you covered. We took a look around our Edibles Section to see what we could make from all the goodies we have in stock. From Strawberries and Pineapple to Rosemary and Mint, there’s no shortage of what you can make for your summer picnics!

Strawberry Mojito

A refreshing twist on a classic summer beverage! It’s also delicious as a mocktail if you want a more family-friendly drink. It’s so simple and delicious, it will be a hit all summer long!

Here’s what you need:

6-8 fresh Strawberries, cut into small pieces with the tops removed
1 bunch of fresh Mint, about 16 leaves
1.5 oz fresh lime juice
4 oz white rum (you can leave the rum out for a mocktail!)
1 oz simple syrup
2 oz sparkling water
2 cups cubed ice
2 cups crushed ice

Instructions:

Add the strawberries, mint, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker or tall glass. Muddle the fruit and mint gently with a muddler or wooden spoon.
Add the lime juice, rum (optional), and ice cubes to the shaker. Place the top on the shaker or use an upside-down cup to cover the top of the glass and shake for 15 seconds. You can also stir the ingredients in the cup if that’s easier.
Fill 2 cocktail glasses with the crushed ice. Strain the liquid from the shaker evenly into both glasses, leaving a little bit of room at the top. Fill up the rest of the way with sparkling water. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a fresh strawberry.
Cheers to summer!
(Makes 2 servings)

Rosemary Focaccia

The perfect bread for any occasion, Focaccia is always a hit! Although many recipes require letting your dough rest for 24 hours, this is a same-day recipe with a shorter resting period.

Here’s what you’ll need:

2.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
1.5 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon honey
2 teaspoons olive oil
A handful of fresh rosemary (as much as you like)
2 teaspoons fine sea salt, and a pinch of flaky salt to finish

Instructions:

Combine warm water, yeast, and honey in a large mixing bowl. Allow to sit for about 5-10 minutes while the yeast activates. Add flour and salt and stir until a sticky dough forms. Gradually drizzle olive oil over the mixture and mix until your dough becomes moist and loose. Allow to rest for 15 minutes.
Time to stretch the dough! Coat your hands in olive oil and begin grabbing one corner of the dough and stretching it over to the opposite side. Rotate the dough and continue this process 3 or 4 times. Allow the dough to rest another 15 minutes.
Repeat the stretching and folding process, which should create a more elastic consistency in your dough. Allow to rest for 1.5 hours.
In a parchment-lined pan, drizzle 4 teaspoons of olive oil over the paper. If foregoing the parchment, oil the pan directly.
Once the dough has rested and risen, press any air bubbles out and stretch and fold the dough in your greased pan. Cover and allow to rest another 1.5 hours.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Uncover the dough and begin the fun part: Dimpling. Coat your fingers in olive oil and poke the dough repeatedly, creating dimples. Drizzle with more olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt, and add your rosemary.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the edges. Finish by sprinkling with flaky salt. Allow to cool, remove from the pan to cut, and serve as an appetizer or with your favorite summer pastas and salads!

Sugarloaf Pineapple Salsa

Perfect for dipping your chips or as a unique topping for your tacos, this tropical salsa is sure to be a hit!

Here’s what you’ll need:

1 Sugarloaf Pineapple (or any Pineapple of your choice)
1 Red Bell Pepper
1/2 cup Red Onion
1 Jalapeño
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice from 1.5 limes
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions:

Cut and prepare the pineapple. Dice your pineapple to whatever size you desire. (For style points, cut your pineapple in half and use the 2 halves as serving bowls!)
Dice your red bell pepper, onion, and jalapeño, ensuring to remove the seeds. Add to a mixing bowl along with the chopped cilantro.
Add the lime juice and salt, then stir to combine. Taste test, add additional salt and lime to taste, and enjoy!

We have all the fruits, veggies, and herbs to fuel your summer recipes! Stop in soon for: Strawberries, Rosemary, Lime Trees, Sugarloaf Pineapple, Hot Peppers, Mint, and so much more!

Strawberry Mojito

A refreshing twist on a classic summer beverage! It’s also delicious as a mocktail if you want a more family-friendly drink. It’s so simple and delicious, it will be a hit all summer long!

Here’s what you need:

6-8 fresh Strawberries, cut into small pieces with the tops removed

1 bunch of fresh Mint, about 16 leaves

1.5 oz fresh lime juice

4 oz white rum (you can leave the rum out for a mocktail!)

1 oz simple syrup

2 oz sparkling water

2 cups cubed ice

2 cups crushed ice

Instructions:

Add the strawberries, mint, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker or tall glass. Muddle the fruit and mint gently with a muddler or wooden spoon.

Add the lime juice, rum (optional), and ice cubes to the shaker. Place the top on the shaker or use an upside-down cup to cover the top of the glass and shake for 15 seconds. You can also stir the ingredients in the cup if that’s easier.

Fill 2 cocktail glasses with the crushed ice. Strain the liquid from the shaker evenly into both glasses, leaving a little bit of room at the top. Fill up the rest of the way with sparkling water. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a fresh strawberry.

Cheers to summer!

(Makes 2 servings)

Rosemary Focaccia

The perfect bread for any occasion, Focaccia is always a hit! Although many recipes require letting your dough rest for 24 hours, this is a same-day recipe with a shorter resting period.

Here’s what you’ll need:

2.5 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup warm water (about 110°F)

1.5 teaspoons active dry yeast

1 teaspoon honey

2 teaspoons olive oil

A handful of fresh rosemary (as much as you like)

2 teaspoons fine sea salt, and a pinch of flaky salt to finish

Instructions:

Time to stretch the dough! Coat your hands in olive oil and begin grabbing one corner of the dough and stretching it over to the opposite side. Rotate the dough and continue this process 3 or 4 times. Allow the dough to rest another 15 minutes.

Repeat the stretching and folding process, which should create a more elastic consistency in your dough. Allow to rest for 1.5 hours.

In a parchment-lined pan, drizzle 4 teaspoons of olive oil over the paper. If foregoing the parchment, oil the pan directly.

Once the dough has rested and risen, press any air bubbles out and stretch and fold the dough in your greased pan. Cover and allow to rest another 1.5 hours.

Preheat oven to 425°F. Uncover the dough and begin the fun part: Dimpling. Coat your fingers in olive oil and poke the dough repeatedly, creating dimples. Drizzle with more olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt, and add your rosemary.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the edges. Finish by sprinkling with flaky salt. Allow to cool, remove from the pan to cut, and serve as an appetizer or with your favorite summer pastas and salads!

Sugarloaf Pineapple Salsa

Perfect for dipping your chips or as a unique topping for your tacos, this tropical salsa is sure to be a hit!

Here’s what you’ll need:

1 Sugarloaf Pineapple (or any Pineapple of your choice)

1 Red Bell Pepper

1/2 cup Red Onion

1 Jalapeño

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Juice from 1.5 limes

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions:

Cut and prepare the pineapple. Dice your pineapple to whatever size you desire. (For style points, cut your pineapple in half and use the 2 halves as serving bowls!)

Dice your red bell pepper, onion, and jalapeño, ensuring to remove the seeds. Add to a mixing bowl along with the chopped cilantro.

Add the lime juice and salt, then stir to combine. Taste test, add additional salt and lime to taste, and enjoy!

We have all the fruits, veggies, and herbs to fuel your summer recipes! Stop in soon for: Strawberries, Rosemary, Lime Trees, Sugarloaf Pineapple, Hot Peppers, Mint, and so much more!

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