Seasonal Recipes
Yes, Peas
Meal Plan like a Pro
Meal planning is the most effective way to save time and money on food. When you have a plan you waste less and eat better. Plan meals that will yield leftovers to eat the next day, or even enough leftovers to freeze and build “fast food” reserves that can help you avoid the impulse to purchase convenience foods when you’re short on time.
Not sure where to start? Try these planners from the co-op!
Once you’ve stocked up on produce, keep it fresh longer with this helpful Produce Storage Guide!
Merc Made
Sharing is caring! Enjoy these recipes from the co-op and co-op staff!
Pistachio & Strawberry Friands, Chef Paige Vandegrift
Gluten Free Chocolate Hazelnut Danish Twist Bread, Rachel Ciordaş
From our Kitchen, Bakery, and coffee bar
From Co+op Class Presenters
Mung Dal with Saag — Anju Mishra
Cocoa Coffee Rub Roast Beef — Rachel Ciordaȿ
Kimchi Quesadillas — Sarah Salzman
Veggie Egg Muffins — Ann Bousman
Legendary Shakshouka — Emily Henry
Umami Ribs — Sarah Salzman
Market Coleslaw — Chef Paige Vandegrift
Blueberry Arugula Salad — Karen Duggan
From Co+op Staff
Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies — Erin S.
Simple Spring Salad — Zarina A.
Tommee’s Primavera Black Rice — Patty M.
Videos
Kitchen Basics
This series of short videos and blog posts called Kitchen Basics. We’ll cover topics like reading a recipe, kitchen tools and safety, knife skills and more.
Next, learn how to read a recipe (at right) + Knife Skills 101
Build Your Skills
Making Sauces from Scratch
In classic French cooking, the five mother sauces are the basic recipes from which nearly all other sauces are derived. By mastering béchamel, velouté, españole, tomato sauce and hollandaise, you'll have all the sauces of France at your disposal.
From the Archives — Fresh Helpings
These two-minute segments provide simple recipes and useful cooking tips from the experts (current and former!) at The Merc Co+op. Head to our Youtube Channel for even more co-op videos like How to Cut an Onion (at right) featuring former Co-op Class Presenter Chef Nancy Stark.
Kid-Friendly Recipes
Kids ages 12 and under are invited to become a Co+op Explorer! To become a card-carrying Co+op Explorer, kids simply need to bring a parent or supervising adult to the customer service desk and ask to become a Co+op Explorer. Or, use our super easy online form. Each child will be issued his or her very own super official Co+op Explorers card and passport!
