Using Your CSA
Making the most of a CSA membership is all about getting creative in the kitchen. Learning basic cooking skills and gaining the confidence to substitute ingredients lets you make use of what you have on hand in your favorite recipes. Explore the resources below for storage tips and recipes to make the most of your CSA membership!
Download the Taste the Local Difference seasonal produce storage guide and keep it handy. This guide will help you keep your produce fresh for as long as possible.
Find Your New Favorite Recipes
TLD’s Michigan Ingredient Guide
Explore the Taste the Local Difference Michigan Ingredient Guide for recipe ideas based on the ingredients you have on hand, and everything you need to know about seasonal produce.
Dishing Up the Dirt
Choose a veggie from this page on Dishing Up the Dirt for additional information and all sorts of recipe ideas that include the selected veggie.
Fresh Food Connections
Explore recipe videos from Fresh Food Connections including pumpkin muffins, vegan kimchi, and sweet potatoes with pesto.
MSU Extension Recipe Database
A searchable database of recipes featuring Michigan-grown ingredients. Find recipes here.
MIFMA Searchable Recipe Database
Michigan Farmers Market Association offers a searchable database of recipe cards. Download the print-friendly version of the recipe cards in English, Spanish, and Arabic here!
MSU Extension Michigan Fresh
Find tips on growing, handling, preserving, and cooking with Michigan ingredients. Explore Michigan Fresh here.