Late Summer Farmers’ Market Recipes

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I recently went to the Fishers Farmers’ Market for the very first time, and I am so glad I did! I instantly became a fan when I realized just how many great vendors there are. It was such a fun way to shop for our groceries all while supporting local small businesses.

The Fishers Farmers’ Market runs from 8:00 am until noon every Saturday through September 25th. It features a variety of vendors including local farmers, producers, makers and growers. I couldn’t get over the variety of things you can find there. You can easily make a morning of it and pick up some breakfast while you are there shopping. We started out with some coffee from Indie Coffee Roasters and tea from Rare Brew, and then made our way around the different booths.

a sign that says, "fishers farmers market. shop fresh. shop local. welcome! questions? scan here or swing by the fishers parks tent in front of the npd amp."
bags of coffee beans
three bottles of sparkling tea
We have recently been on the hunt for quick and easy meals to make at home, and the farmers’ market is the perfect place to pick up some ingredients! Check out some of the recipes that we are trying with ingredients you can find there below:
watermelons in a basket
tomatoes on a table for sale

Spicy Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

  • Fresh watermelon cut into cubes
  • Jalapeno peppers, seeds removed and diced
  • Feta cheese
  • Fresh mint, diced
  • Sliced cherry tomatoes
  • Lime juice
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Directions:

  • Add watermelon, jalapenos, feta, mint, and tomatoes to individual bowls
  • Sprinkle with lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste
  • Enjoy!
jalapenos in a basket

Jalapeno Poppers

Ingredients: 

  • 6 Jalapeno peppers
  • 4 oz Cream cheese, softened
  • 2-3 tablespoons Chives or green onion, diced
  • 4 Bacon slices

Directions: 

  • Slice jalapenos lengthwise, remove inside and seeds with a spoon
  • Stir together chives and cream cheese to desired flavor
  • Fill pepper halves with mixture
  • Slice bacon into 2-inch pieces
  • Wrap each pepper with bacon and secure with a wooden toothpicks
  • Bake at 37 degrees for 20-25 minutes (for 12 poppers)
a basket of bell peppers
a basket of bell peppers

Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients:

  • 6 bell peppers
  • 1 pound ground turkey or beef, cooked and drained
  • 1 onion, diced cooked with meat
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced and cooked with meat
  • 1 cup rice, cooked
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup shredded cheese

Directions: 

  • Cut tops off of peppers, remove seeds and insides
  • Boil peppers for 5 minutes, drain
  • Stir together meat, sauce, rice, tomatoes,
  • Fill peppers with mixture, cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes
  • Uncover, top with cheese and bake for another 10 minutes
bundles of peaches
several bottles of maple syrup

Caramelized Peaches

Ingredients:

  • 6 peaches
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

  • Pit peaches and slice into wedges
  • Toss peaches with maple syrup, lemon juice and salt
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat
  • Add peach mixture
  • Let cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally
  • Stir in vanilla
  • Eat as is or serve over vanilla ice cream
If cooking isn’t your thing, there are also a ton of ready-to-eat options at the Farmers’ Market. My husband tried the ribeye steak sandwich at Kincaid’s Meat Market, and said he would come back every Saturday just to get one of those! We also saw a gluten-free bakery, homemade salsas, jams, ciders, pet treats, and more.

For more information on the Fishers Farmers’ Market, visit: http://www.playfishers.com/Farmersmarket

bottles of various sauces