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Week of June 16, 2014 - Weekly Meal Ideas

Did you know that June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables month?  The good news is all the recipes in this week’s meal ideas include fresh fruit and vegetables!  There is one meal idea this week that stands out because it is crazy good and we really hope you have a chance to try it – the Tropical Salmon Sandwich!  It is incredible and you grill everything…the salmon, the pineapple, the jalapeño and the avocado!  Yes, even the avocado!

The Asparagus with Catalan Vinaigrette is delicious and is a great way to enjoy the last of the fresh asparagus from the local farmers!  And try the Roasted Cabbage – we served it to family visiting from out of town recently and the response was “Wow, this is really good…I had no idea roasted cabbage tasted so good!”  Of course, this one is also best with fresh, local cabbage from the farmer’s market!  We have also included a fantastic Bruschetta recipe courtesy of Chef Paul at the Harvest Kitchen.  Chef Paul was kind enough to share some time to help us serve this at Riverfest last week and it was a big hit.  Fresh ingredients from the farmer’s market (notice a trend here?!) will make it hard to stop eating this one!

The Spicy Veggie Quesadilla and the Lamb Pasta with Mint and Feta are both quick and easy meals that should help make your busy weeknights a little easier!  We also included a Slow Cooker Marinara Sauce that has “hidden” veggies and great flavor…and the best part is the slow cooker does all the work!

Don’t forget to check out the wine pairings listed below from Beyond Napa – it always surprises us how the right bottle of wine can really highlight the flavors of a great, REAL food meal!  And, remember, you get a discount on these recommended wines!

Wine Pairings from Beyond Napa

Tropical Salmon Sandwich:  Trivento Amado Sur white blend from Argentina

Slow Cooker Marinara Sauce:  Louie Jadot Beaujolais – Villages from France

Mustard Chicken:  WM Cole Mirador Pinot Noir from Chile

Spicy Veggie Quesadillas:  La Miranda Garnacha Blanca from Spain

Lamp Pasta with Mint and Feta:  Troublemaker red blend from Paso Robles, California


THE REAL DEALS!

This is a great time to get fresh, local ingredients and several of our Get REAL Wichita partners are offering great deals for June!  Visit these producers at the Kansas Grown Farmers Market at 21st and Ridge — Saturdays from 7 AM to Noon!

Several producers are offering a “Spend $5 and Get $1 Off” deal:

  • Elm Lane Farm will have the perfect fresh greens to use on the Tropical Salmon Sandwich or for a great farmers market salad!
  • Stop by and see Jimmy with Kan-Grow and pick up some of his sprouts or Yum-Yum mix…simply because it is super delicious!
  • Leland Garden will have kale, Swiss chard and arugula, plus much more – all you need with Jimmy’s Yum-Yum mix for a fantastic salad!
  • Phil’s Family Farm will have chicken thighs and drumsticks you can use for the Mustard Chicken!  Plus, eggs, pork, turkey, bacon and much more!
  • Try the homemade jams from Steve’s Jams and Jellies — they have so many flavors to choose from it will make your head spin!  Plus, they have just rolled out their newest variety:  Black Forest Jam that includes black bing cherries, Ghirardelli chocolate and amaretto!  Get there early, before they are gone!

Be sure to visit these producers too – they are offering a “Spend $10 and Get $1 Off”:

  • Southwest Corner Farm will have tomatoes and fresh herbs for the Bruschetta — come early, those tomatoes go quick!
  • Take advantage of this deal with Graze the Prairie for some great grass-fed beef – we have lots of recipes on Get REAL Wichita for steaks, burgers, and more!

And, this Saturday only (June 14), Clark Farm is offering “Spend $10 and Get $1 Off” of any lamb products…a great opportunity to pick up ground lamb for the Lamb Pasta with Mint and Feta!  Plus Farmers Fallow Deer is also offering this one day deal on venison products!

To make it a little easier on your printer, we have created two Kansas Grown Farmers Market coupons for both of these deals for your convenience!

In case those savings aren’t enough, you can also use your coupons to pick up:

  • Avocadoes, fresh pineapple, pasta and more from Green Acres
  • Fresh salmon for the Tropical Salmon Sandwich from The Seafood Shop

After you have wrapped up your shopping at the Farmer’s Market, take advantage of the great deals at our local restaurants and have a relaxing REAL meal away from home!  Public at the Brickyard, Ciao Italian Kitchen, Avivo, Harvest Kitchen at the Hyatt, just to name a few!

Thank you for being a Get REAL Wichita member and supporting our local REAL food businesses!