Box Contents, Recipes, and News for the Week of August 11, 2025

To help you plan for your next week, the week of August 11, 2025, this week's items will be coming from Alcantar Organics, Burkdoll Farm, Sunrise Organic Farm and Milliken Family Farm.

Senior Box

Bambino Box

Small Box

Family Box

Value Box

Fruity Snack Box

A mix of 4-6 types of fruits and 2-3 non-cooked snacking vegetables, and a variety of the following depending on the week: Hummus, Salsa, Pita Chips, Dry Fruits or Nuts, Granola and Trail Mix. Perfect for the hungry healthy office.

​Juicing Box

Enough Wonderful Juicing Produce to juice for several days. Contents may vary based on seasonal availability. Generally a mix of 5-6 types of vegetables and 2 types fruits.

​Just Fruit Box

Six or more seasonal fresh local fruits perfect for the office or for anyone who loves fruit.

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Green Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb green beans, trimmed
• 12 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ red onion, finely sliced
• 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled

Dressing

• 2 tbsp lemon juice (or white wine vinegar)
• 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1½ tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Combine dressing ingredients in a jar, seal, and shake well.
2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp. Immediately transfer beans to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking, then drain and pat dry.
3. In a serving bowl, combine green beans, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
4. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
5. Sprinkle crumbled feta over the top just before serving.

Baked Cheesy Zucchini Bites

Ingredients (makes about 12 bites)

• 1½ cups packed shredded zucchini (no need to peel)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• ¼ to ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar or a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack
• ¼ cup panko or regular bread crumbs
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil (or 1–2 teaspoons fresh)
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Place shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze over the sink to remove excess moisture.
3. In a bowl, mix together zucchini, egg, cheese, bread crumbs, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
4. Scoop heaping tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet and gently flatten into rounds.
5. Bake for 16–20 minutes, or until golden brown on the edges. For extra crispness, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end, watching closely.

Easy Chopped Salmon Salad

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 8 oz cooked salmon, flaked or chopped
• 3 cups chopped cucumber
• 3 cups chopped red bell pepper
• ¾ cup chopped red onion
• 1 medium avocado, chopped
• 4 cups chopped lettuce
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

For the dressing

• 1½ tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Place the salmon, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, avocado, lettuce, and parsley in a large bowl.
2. In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
4. Gently toss to coat everything evenly.
5. Serve immediately.

Baked Nectarines with Cinnamon Honey Sauce

Ingredients (serves ~6)

• 3 ripe nectarines, halved and pitted
• ¼ cup honey
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• (Optional) vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Arrange nectarine halves cut-side up in a baking dish.
3. In a small bowl, mix together honey, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
4. Drizzle the cinnamon honey mixture evenly over each nectarine half.
5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the nectarines are soft and the sauce is bubbling.
6. Let cool slightly and serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

Creamy Poblano Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• 2 large poblano peppers, divided
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup packed cilantro leaves, plus ¼ cup chopped cilantro (for garnish)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 to 1¼ cups low-sodium chicken stock, divided
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• ¾ tsp kosher salt, divided
• 3 tbsp olive oil or butter, divided

Instructions