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Box Contents, Recipes, and News for the Week of August 17, 2026

Published on
August 20, 2026

To help you plan for your next week, the week of August 17, 2026, this week's items are from local California organic farms.

Small, Family, and Value Box

  • Gold Nugget Mandarin (Organic)
  • Cantaloupe Melons (Organic)
  • Strawberries (Organic)
  • Romaine Lettuce (Organic)
  • Sungold Cherry Tomatoes (Organic)
  • Red Onions (Organic)
  • Shishito Peppers (Organic)
  • Zucchini (Organic)
  • Broccoli (Organic)
  • Green Beans (Organic)

    • Senior and Bambino Box

    • Cantaloupe Melons (Organic)
    • Strawberries (Organic)
    • Romaine Lettuce (Organic)
    • Sungold Cherry Tomatoes (Organic)
    • Red Onions (Organic)
    • Shishito Peppers (Organic)
    • Zucchini (Organic)
    • Green Beans (Organic)

    ​Just Fruit Box

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

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    The Best Salad Recipe (Salad de Maison)

    URL: https://www.cookingclassy.com/best-salad/

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup slivered almonds
    • 10 oz bacon (10 slices)
    • 3 large romaine hearts, chopped into bite size pieces
    • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
    • 1 cup (4 oz) shredded Swiss cheese
    • 1/2 cup (1.4 oz) finely shredded parmesan cheese
    • 1 1/2 cups croutons
    • For the lemon dressing: 3/4 cup light olive oil
    • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 tsp dijon mustard
    • 1 1/2 tsp honey
    • 3/4 tsp salt, or to taste
    • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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    Blistered Shishito Peppers with Goat Cheese & Chili Sauce

    URL: https://soufflebombay.com/shishito-peppers-goat-cheese-chili-sauce/

    Ingredients

    • Olive or avocado oil
    • Shishito peppers
    • Honey
    • Chili with garlic sauce
    • Goat cheese
    • Black lava salt or sea salt
    • Optional: crostini

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    Oven-Roasted Green Beans

    URL: https://www.walderwellness.com/roasted-green-beans/

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound green beans, trimmed
    • 2 Tbsp olive oil
    • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
    • Salt + pepper, to taste
    • 1/2 cup parmesan, freshly grated
    • 1/2 a lemon, juice
    • 1-2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (to garnish)

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    Juicy Turkey Burgers with Zucchini

    URL: https://www.skinnytaste.com/turkey-burgers-with-zucchini/

    Ingredients

    • 6 oz grated zucchini, when squeezed 4.25 oz
    • 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
    • 1/4 cup seasoned whole wheat or gluten-free breadcrumbs
    • 1 clove garlic, grated
    • 1 tbsp grated red onion
    • 1 tsp kosher salt and fresh pepper
    • Oil spray

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    Chicken and Broccoli

    URL: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a60204088/chicken-and-broccoli-recipe/

    Ingredients

    • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
    • 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
    • 3 Tbsp. honey
    • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
    • 1 Tbsp. finely grated peeled ginger
    • 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
    • 1 Tbsp. neutral oil
    • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1/2" pieces
    • 2 medium heads of broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
    • Cooked brown or white rice and toasted sesame seeds, for serving