Box Contents, Recipes, and News for the Week of September 21, 2026

To help you plan for your next week, the week of September 21, 2026, this week’s items are from local California organic farms.

Small, Family, and Value Box

Senior and Bambino Box

• Gala Apple (Organic)
• Bartlett Pears (Organic)
• Green Little Gem Lettuce (Organic)
• Mountain Magic Tomatoes (Organic)
• Lunch Box Peppers (Organic)
• Zucchini (Organic)
• Honeyboat Delicata Squash (Organic)
• Bi-Colored Sweet Corn (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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Little Gem Salad with Lemon Parmesan Dressing

URL: https://thecafesucrefarine.com/little-gem-salad/#recipe

Ingredients

• For the Lemon Parmesan Dressing
• 2 medium cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon finely minced shallot
• 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese
• For the Little Gem Salad
• 4 medium heads Little Gem lettuce, or 3-4 Romaine hearts
• 1-2 medium ripe avocado(s)
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese, preferably Parmigiano Reggiano
• ⅓ cup salted, shelled pistachios

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Mini Sweet Pepper Pasta

URL: https://www.happyveggiekitchen.com/sweet-pepper-pasta/

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup (80 ml) extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb (450 g) mini peppers, seeds removed and sliced
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 2 teaspoons mixed Italian herbs
• 1 bunch fresh basil (and/or parsley or chives), chopped
• ¾ cup (100 g) feta cheese, crumbled
• 9 oz (250 g) dried spaghetti
• Optional – grated pecorino for topping

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Grilled Corn and Zucchini Orzo Salad

URL: https://onebalancedlife.com/grilled-corn-and-zucchini-orzo-salad/

Ingredients

• 2 cups orzo, cooked
• 1 1/4 cup corn, about 2 corn on cob
• 1 cup zucchini
• 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp fresh basil
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Avocado oil

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Sheet Pan Blackened Salmon with Garlicky Kale

URL: https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/sheet-pan-blackened-salmon-with-garlicky-kale.html

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt
• 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 4 (6 to 8-oz) salmon fillets, skin on
• 1 bunch Tuscan kale (about 8 oz), stems removed, leaves torn into bite-sized pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Grated zest and juice of 1 lime

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Roasted Delicata Squash with Honey and Sea Salt

URL: https://sustainableconnections.org/roasted-delicata-squash-with-honey-and-sea-salt/

Ingredients

• Three whole local delicata squash
• 2 Tbsp local honey
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 3 Tbsp olive oil

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