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Box Contents, Recipes, and News for the Week of September 7, 2026

Published on
September 10, 2026

To help you plan for your next week, the week of September 7, 2026, this week's items are from local California organic farms.

Small, Family, and Value Box

  • Passion Fruit (Organic)
  • Comanche Moon Yellow Nectarines (Pesticide Free)
  • Granny Smith Apples (Organic)
  • Romaine Lettuce (Organic)
  • Brandywine Heirloom Tomatoes (Organic)
  • Winter Sweet Squash (Organic)
  • Green Curly Kale (Organic)
  • Cauliflower (Organic)
  • Purple Potato (Organic)
  • Yellow Onions (Organic)

    • Senior and Bambino Box

    • Comanche Moon Yellow Nectarines (Pesticide Free)
    • Granny Smith Apples (Organic)
    • Romaine Lettuce (Organic)
    • Brandywine Heirloom Tomatoes (Organic)
    • Green Curly Kale (Organic)
    • Cauliflower (Organic)
    • Purple Potato (Organic)
    • Yellow Onions (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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    Roasted Cauliflower and Kale Salad

    URL: https://ournourishingtable.com/roasted-cauliflower-and-kale-salad/

    Ingredients

    • 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets (800 grams)
    • 400 gram canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes
    • Cracked black pepper, to taste
    • 4 leaves curly kale, stem removed, roughly chopped
    • 3 medjool dates, pitted and thinly sliced
    • 120 grams goat's cheese
    • 1/4 cup pepitas, toasted
    • For the lemon dijon dressing: 40 ml lemon juice
    • 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • Pinch sea salt flakes

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    Heirloom Tomato Toast

    URL: https://theviewfromgreatisland.com/heirloom-tomato-toast-recipe/

    Ingredients

    • 1 loaf ciabatta, or other flat rustic bread, such as batard
    • 4 ounces soft goat cheese, pesto, or ricotta cheese
    • 2 lbs assorted heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced
    • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, or more, if desired
    • Salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
    • Fresh basil leaves

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    Sheet Pan Greek Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes

    URL: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/garlic-butter-chicken-and-potatoes/

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
    • 4 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
    • Kosher salt and black pepper
    • 2 lemons, 1 halved, and 1 sliced
    • 6 chicken thighs or breasts (use similar sizes for even cooking)
    • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
    • 1 tablespoon smoked or regular paprika
    • 1 shallot, chopped
    • Red pepper flakes
    • 6-8 garlic cloves, lightly smashed
    • 2 cups mixed fresh parsley, oregano, and dill, chopped
    • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
    • 6-8 ounces feta cheese, cubed
    • 4 tablespoons salted butter, sliced into 6 pieces
    • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    • 1-2 pepperoncini, chopped
    • 3/4 cup Greek olive mix, or green olives, torn

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    Sweet and Spicy Glazed Kabocha Squash

    URL: https://nancooksthebooks.com/sweet-and-spicy-glazed-kabocha-squash/

    Ingredients

    • 1 small to medium kabocha squash, cut horizontally through the equator and seeds removed
    • 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (or to taste)
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

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    Apples with Passionfruit Syrup

    URL: https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/apples-passionfruit-syrup/adc8ad74-fa16-4bae-bcc1-c69240fd1fcf

    Ingredients

    • 4 granny smith apples, peeled, cut into 1cm-thick round slices
    • 4 passionfruit, halved
    • 1/2 cup (115g) caster sugar
    • 2 strips lemon rind
    • Greek Style Yoghurt, to serve

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