Market Meals

A savory, quiche-like pie layers ripe local tomatoes, cheese and basil in a pastry crust.

As farms reach peak abundance, avoid wasting tender broccoli stalks by combining them with other fresh ingredients into a summer slaw.

Oven-crisped tortillas topped with refried beans, blistered peppers and lime yogurt make an easy summer meal or party appetizer.

Boulder Farmers Market vendors offer locally raised beef, bison, chicken, rabbit and more, often tucked out of sight in coolers.

Fresh local green beans, tomatoes and potatoes make this hearty French salad a perfect summer meal.

Fresh local zucchini and other summer squash are at their peak, making them perfect for easy, crispy fritters.

Colorado peaches have arrived early at local markets, making them perfect for a homemade summer ice cream.

Fresh market carrots star in a harissa-spiced salad, and their tender tops make an excellent pesto.

In a season where many peaches, apples and cherries were lost, turn some survivors into complement for cheese boards and grilled meats.

This bright, lemony green shines in a simple French-style soup that can be served warm or chilled.