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Box Contents, Recipes, and News for the Week of February 16, 2026

Published on
February 12, 2026

To help you plan for your next week, the week of February 16, 2026, this week's items will be coming from Sunrise Organic Farm, Alcantar Organics, Milliken Family Farms and other organic farmers.

Small, Family, and Value Box

  • Pink Lady Apples (Organic)
  • Lemon (Organic)
  • Navel Oranges (Organic)
  • Red Butter Salanova Lettuce (Organic)
  • Fennel Bulb with Fronds (Organic)
  • Bunched Orange Carrots (Organic)
  • Bunched Red Chard (Organic)
  • Butternut Squash (Organic)
  • Cauliflower (Organic)
  • Bunched Thyme (Organic)

    • Senior and Bambino Box

  • Lemon (Organic)
  • Navel Oranges (Organic)
  • Red Butter Salanova Lettuce (Organic)
  • Bunched Orange Carrots (Organic)
  • Bunched Red Chard (Organic)
  • Butternut Squash (Organic)
  • Cauliflower (Organic)
  • Bunched Thyme (Organic)

    • 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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    Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup

    URL: https://cookieandkate.com/creamy-roasted-cauliflower-soup-recipe/

    Ingredients

    • Cauliflower
    • Onion
    • Garlic
    • Olive oil
    • Vegetable broth
    • Milk or cream (or dairy-free alternative)
    • Lemon
    • Salt
    • Black pepper
    • Fresh herbs (optional)
    • Toppings (optional: croutons, pepitas, chives)

    Instructions

    1. Roast cauliflower until browned and tender.
    2. Sauté onion in olive oil until soft; add garlic and cook briefly.
    3. Add roasted cauliflower and broth; simmer to bring it all together.
    4. Blend until smooth.
    5. Stir in milk/cream and lemon; season to taste.
    6. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

    A “Cat Her Dough” and Pile of Greens

    URL: https://www.theclevercarrot.com/2015/06/a-cat-her-dough-and-pile-of-greens/

    Ingredients

    • Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
    • Mixed greens (spinach, chard, kale, or similar)
    • Olive oil
    • Garlic
    • Onion or scallions
    • Salt
    • Black pepper
    • Cheese (optional: feta, mozzarella, parmesan)
    • Lemon (optional)
    • Red pepper flakes (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven and prepare a baking sheet or stone.
    2. Sauté greens with olive oil, onion/scallions, and garlic until wilted; season.
    3. Stretch dough into a flat round/oval and transfer to your pan.
    4. Top with the greens (and cheese if using).
    5. Bake until crust is golden and cooked through.
    6. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and/or a drizzle of olive oil, then slice.

    Olive Oil Braised Chicken with Citrus, Fennel, and Turmeric

    URL: https://littleferrarokitchen.com/olive-oil-braised-chicken-with-citrus-fennel-and-turmeric/

    Ingredients

    • Chicken (bone-in pieces or thighs)
    • Olive oil
    • Fennel bulb
    • Citrus (orange and/or lemon)
    • Garlic
    • Onion or shallot
    • Turmeric
    • Chicken broth (or white wine + broth)
    • Salt
    • Black pepper
    • Fresh herbs (optional: parsley, thyme)

    Instructions

    1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and turmeric.
    2. Sear chicken in olive oil until browned; remove to a plate.
    3. Sauté fennel and onion/shallot until softened; add garlic.
    4. Add broth (and/or wine) and citrus; scrape up browned bits.
    5. Return chicken to the pan; simmer covered until tender and cooked through.
    6. Spoon pan juices over the chicken and serve with the fennel and citrus.

    Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette

    URL: https://melindastrauss.com/2013/06/10/whole-roasted-cauliflower-with-lemon-thyme-vinaigrette/

    Ingredients

    • Whole cauliflower
    • Olive oil
    • Lemon
    • Fresh thyme
    • Garlic
    • Salt
    • Black pepper
    • Dijon mustard (optional)
    • Fresh parsley (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven. Trim cauliflower and keep it whole.
    2. Roast cauliflower until deeply golden and tender.
    3. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, garlic (and Dijon if using) into a vinaigrette.
    4. Spoon vinaigrette over the hot cauliflower.
    5. Slice into wedges and serve.

    Roasted Butternut Squash with Thyme Honey Butter

    URL: https://www.rhubarbarians.com/roasted-butternut-squash-thyme-honey-butter/

    Ingredients

    • Butternut squash
    • Olive oil
    • Salt
    • Black pepper
    • Butter
    • Honey
    • Fresh thyme
    • Red pepper flakes (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven and prep squash (peel/seed/cube or slice).
    2. Toss squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on a sheet pan.
    3. Roast until caramelized and tender, flipping once.
    4. Melt butter with honey and thyme (and chili flakes if using).
    5. Toss or drizzle the honey-butter over the roasted squash.
    6. Serve warm.

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