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The 2021 Healthyish Farmers Market Challenge

Six peak-season ingredients. A new recipe every week. Loads of techniques. You in?
Summer produce tomatoes peaches eggplant corn and others
Photograph by Emma Fishman

The farmers market is the place to be right now. Wooden baskets are bursting with glossy eggplants, tomatoes of all shapes and shades, and juicy ears of corn. But with all that tantalizing produce on offer, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Which is why we’ve brought back our favorite low-fuss, high-reward Farmers Market Challenge. Each of these recipes comes together in 30 minutes or less and features an all-star ingredient that’s in its prime right now. Cook them in order, skip ahead, make them all tonight. It's summer. Life's a peach. Let's get cooking!

Like what you see? Check out our Farmers Market Challenges from 2018, 2019, 2020, and keep the party going.

  • Seared Squash and Halloumi Burger Recipe
    Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Micah Morton, prop styling by Elizabeth Jaime
    1/13

    Summer Squash

    This Seared Squash and Halloumi Burger makes a strong case for replacing a veggie patty with a slab of melty, salty cheese.

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  • A crusty cod fillet on a plate topped with a butterscallion relish with a pool of sauce gathering on the plate.
    Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Micah Morton, prop styling by Elizabeth Jaime
    2/13

    Scallions

    Consider this Cod With Scallion-Sesame Butter the perfect way to offset your green onion haul.

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  • Peach Aperol Spritz Recipe
    Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Micah Morton, prop styling by Elizabeth Jaime
    3/13

    Peaches

    This Peach-Aperol Spritz is tangy, a little sweet, and extra fizzy—which makes it perfect for your next outdoor summer party.

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  • Tomato Caesar salad recipe
    Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Micah Morton, prop styling by Elizabeth Jaime
    4/13

    Tomatoes

    Go ahead and buy all those beautiful heirlooms. This fresh-but-creamy Tomato Caesar will make light work of them.

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  • Spicy Braised Eggplant Noodles Recipe
    Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Micah Morton, prop styling by Elizabeth Jaime
    5/13

    Eggplant

    These Spicy Braised Eggplant Noodles use gochujang, miso, and tomato paste for deep flavor in no time.

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  • Chicken Corn Stir Fry Recipe
    Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Micah Morton, prop styling by Elizabeth Jaime
    6/13

    Corn

    Those cobs get an umami boost from oyster sauce in this Chicken and Corn Stir-Fry.

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  • Single ripe peach
    Photograph by Emma Fishman
    7/13

    The Techniques

    Wondering if you can make Caesar dressing without raw eggs? If it's ever okay to buy frozen fruit? How to cook the best eggplant of your life? We got you! Below, some more tips to help you get the most out of your market hauls.

  • 8/13

    Bean Burger? Pass. Big Slab of Seared Cheese? That’s More Like It

    This summer, I’m skipping the homemade veggie burgers. Instead, I’m putting a slab of seared cheese between two buns and calling it a sandwich.

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