Category: Recipes

  • PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: LOCAL LETTUCE & ROASTED ASPARAGUS SALAD

    PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: LOCAL LETTUCE & ROASTED ASPARAGUS SALAD

    On sale this week (6/10-6/16): Organic Asparagus $4.99 lb!

    In this week’s recipe, we use New York Grown Asparagus from our weekly produce specials and Oak Leaf Lettuce from our friends Dean and Emily at Cabbage Throw Farm in Asbury, NJ.

    Ingredients

    1 Pound Asparagus, clean and trimmed

    1/3 Cup Plus 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

    1/2 Teaspoon Lemon Zest

    Salt and Pepper, to taste

    1 1/2 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

    1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard

    1 Head Cabbage Throw Farm Oak Leaf Lettuce, picked and cleaned

    2 Ounces Parmesan Cheese, shaved

    Method

    1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss asparagus with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper. Roast asparagus for about 8 minutes, until just tender and the tips begin to turn brown.

    2. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice with dijon mustard and the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

    3. In a large bowl, toss the lettuce with all but 2 tablespoons of homemade dressing. Arrange the salad on plates and top with the roasted asparagus and cheese.

    4. Drizzle remaining dressing over asparagus, serve, and enjoy!

    Before you enjoy your delicious local lettuce and roasted asparagus salad, make sure you take a picture of your masterpiece! Post it on social media and tag your favorite produce market, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market! #basilbandwagon #producerecipeoftheweek

  • Celebrate Hemp History Week!

    Celebrate Hemp History Week!

    June 3rd-9th, 2019

    This June, celebrate the 10th Annual of Hemp History Week with Return of the Plant! Demand for hemp extracts (CBD), foods, and body care products continue to grow. The plant’s ability to regenerate soil is motivating more farmers to grow hemp in the United States. With hemp’s return to U.S. soil through passage of the 2018 Farm Bill coinciding with the campaign’s 10th year, it’s time to make 2019 the Year of Hemp together! Visit HempHistoryWeek.com to learn more! 

    Click here to check out our Produce Recipe of the Week including hemp!

    Drinkables

    Don’t like the taste of hemp but want the healthy benefits? Try these hemp products that you can use as a substitute for your favorite drinks- water, tea, coffee additions, smoothies, juices, and more!

    Eat Up

    Hemp comes in all different shapes and sizes- granola, crackers, seeds, oils and more! It’s high in protein and omegas which makes it the perfect addition to your healthy lifestyle.

    Spread It Everywhere

    Everyone needs to spread a little love! Grab some hemp butters to spread on your morning toast or some hemp honey for your cup of tea throughout the day!

    A Healthy Clean

    Take a clean approach to your cleaning habits. You can use Dr. Bronner’s Hemp Pure-Castile Soap in so many ways! For more ideas and recipes using Dr. Bronner’s soap, click here: https://www.drbronner.com/all-one-blog/2017/06/dilutions-cheat-sheet-dr-bronners-pure-castile-soap/

    Supplements and Salves

    Support your body’s natural endocannabinoid system with hemp extracts! We carry different formulas such as capsules, drops, salves, proteins, and more!

    Treat Yourself

    Are you always on-the-go? Grab a hemp bar from Evo Hemp or a cannabinoid rich morsel from Rise Relief!

    Regardless of how you celebrate hemp history week or what hemp products you use, let us know! Leave us a note, email us, tag us on social media, or tell us in person! #basilbandwagoncares #hemphistoryweek2019

  • PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: BLUEBERRY HEMP VINAIGRETTE & LOCAL GREENS SALAD

    PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: BLUEBERRY HEMP VINAIGRETTE & LOCAL GREENS SALAD

    On sale this week (6/3-6/9): Organic Blueberries (pint) $4.99 each!

    Happy Hemp History Week! To celebrate #ReturnOfThePlant, we decided to make a light and refreshing blueberry hemp vinaigrette to pair with our local greens salad. This vinaigrette is not only light, sweet, and refreshing, but it pairs perfectly with a veggie or fruit salad. So we thought, why not combine it with the AMAZING spring greens mix from our local Cabbage Throw Farm right here in Hunterdon County!

    BONUS SALE– Manitoba Harvest Shelled Hemp Hearts (7oz) bag is on sale this month for $6.29!

    Ingredients

    Vinaigrette

    -1/2 Cup Blueberries

    -1/2 Cup Shelled Hemp Seeds

    -1/2 Cup Water

    -4 Tablespoons Turbinado Sugar (or Agave Nectar)

    -2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar

    -1/2 Teaspoon Salt

    Salad

    -5 Ounces Spring Mix (Buy Local! We used spring mix from Cabbage Throw Farm)

    -1 Cup Blueberries

    -3/4 Cup Pecans, chopped

    -4 Ounces Feta Cheese, chopped small or grated

    Method

    1. In a high speed blender, mix all vinaigrette ingredients together and blend to a smooth and creamy texture.

    2. In a large bowl, mix all salad ingredients together.

    3. Drizzle vinaigrette onto salad mix and enjoy!

    Before you enjoy your light and refreshing local greens salad with blueberry hemp vinaigrette, make sure you take a picture of your masterpiece! Post it on social media and tag your favorite produce market, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market! #basilbandwagon #producerecipeoftheweek

  • Clean & Safe Home Care Recipes with Aura Cacia Essential Oils!

    Clean & Safe Home Care Recipes with Aura Cacia Essential Oils!

    Summertime calls for fresh, clean scents- even though our homes may not be. Check out these clean and safe cleaning recipes made with Aura Cacia Essential Oils!

    Air Freshening Spray

    Ingredients

    -12 drops Aura Cacia Lemon Essential Oil

    -12 drops Aura Cacia Tea Tree Essential Oil

    -2 Ounce Mist Bottle

    -2 Fluid Ounces Water

    Method

    1. Into bottle, combine all ingredients, replace lid and shake until well blended.

    2. To use, shake bottle and spray into airspace.

    General Cleaning Spray

    Ingredients

    -1/2 Teaspoon Aura Cacia Lavender Essential Oil

    -1/2 Teaspoon Aura Cacia Tea Tree Essential Oil

    -1 Teaspoon Unscented Liquid Soap

    -15 Fluid Ounces Water

    -16 Ounce Spray Bottle

    Method

    1. In bottle, combine soap and essential oils.

    2. Top with water, replace lid and shake until well blended.

    3. To use, spray on surface and wipe clean with damp cloth.

    Pet Home Cleaning Spray

    Ingredients

    -1 2/3 Cups Water

    -1/2 Teaspoon Sodium Borate

    -1/4 Teaspoon Unscented Liquid Soap

    -1 1/2 Teaspoon Aura Cacia Lemon Essential Oil

    -1 1/2 Teaspoon Aura Cacia Peppermint Essential Oil

    -16 Ounce Plastic Spray Bottle

    Method

    1. In bottle, combine all ingredients. Replace lid and shake until well blended.

    2. To use, shake bottle and spray into a cloth, sponge, or onto surface and wipe area clean.

    *NOTE: Test on an inconspicuous area before general use.

    No matter which product or recipe you use, let us know! Leave us a note, email us, or tell us in person! #basilbandwagoncares

  • PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: TOMATO-MANGO SALAD

    PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: TOMATO-MANGO SALAD

    On sale this week (5/27-6/2): Organic Heirloom Tomatoes $3.99 lb. and Organic Mangoes 4 for $5!

    ‘Tis the season for salads! This simple, refreshing tomato-mango salad is not only healthy and light, but it’s the perfect addition to any summer party or bbq- or even just a side at the dinner table! What makes it special is the local basil leaves from Sandbrook Meadow Farm! Buy yours today and plant in your garden this spring.

    Ingredients

    2 Large Heirloom Tomatoes

    1 Large Ripe Mango

    1 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

    1 Teaspoon Rice Wine Vinegar

    Pinch of Curry Powder

    6 Basil Leaves

    Salt and Pepper, to taste

    Method

    1. Core tomatoes and slice into 1″ cubes.

    2. Remove the mango from the pit and cut in 1″ cubes.

    3. Combine tomatoes and mangoes in a medium sized bowl.

    4. In a food processor, combine oil, basil leaves, curry powder, vinegar and seasoning. Puree until thoroughly blended.

    5. Drizzle the dressing over the mixed mango and tomato salad, top with additional chopped basil leaves (if desired) and enjoy!

    Before you enjoy your refreshing tomato-mango salad, make sure you take a picture of your masterpiece! Post it on social media and tag your favorite produce market, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market! #basilbandwagon #producerecipeoftheweek

  • Organic Mocha Mug Cake

    Organic Mocha Mug Cake

    On Sale This Month: One Village Coffee (Artist, Legend, & Decaf) for $11.99 each!

    One Village Coffee is a specialty coffee company that packages their fair trade and certified USDA organic coffee beans in a compostable bag! Their flavors range from light to dark roasted coffees, focusing on balance and sweetness. We all love to start our days with a large cup of joe but this decadent mocha mug recipe is a heavenly cup of deliciousness to end your day with.

    Ingredients

    3 Tablespoons Flour

    2 Tablespoons Sugar

    1 Tablespoon Baking Chocolate, chopped

    1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder

    3/4 Tablespoon Coconut Oil (Basil Bandwagon Brand is on sale for 25% off!)

    1 Tablespoon Brewed One Village Coffee

    2 Tablespoons Milk

    1/4 Teaspoon Vanilla

    Method

    1. In a Basil Bandwagon ceramic mug, combine chopped chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave in 15 second intervals until fully melted.

    2. Add brewed coffee, milk, and vanilla into mug. Stir and microwave for additional 15 seconds (microwaved mixture should look like chocolate milk).

    3. Add sugar to hot mug and stir until sugar is completely dissolved.

    4. Add baking powder and flour and stir until there are no lumps.

    5. Microwave for 45-75 seconds.

    6. Let cool for 2 minutes and enjoy!

    Before you enjoy your decadent, organic mocha mug cake featuring One Village Coffee, make sure you take a picture of your masterpiece! Post it on social media and tag your favorite organic market, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market! #basilbandwagon

    For more information about One Village Coffee, visit this link: https://www.onevillagecoffee.com/

  • Salted Caramel Rice Cereal Squares

    Salted Caramel Rice Cereal Squares

    Organic, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, & Soy-Free

    Cocomels are the perfect sweet treat that you can eat straight out of the bag or add into any dessert- just in time for the summer picnics and barbecues! They are the perfect vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free candy. BONUS- they are on sale for the entire month of May!

    Ingredients

    1 10-Ounce Bag Dandies Marshmallows

    5 Cups Erewhon Crispy Brown Rice Cereal

    4 Tablespoons Basil Bandwagon Coconut Oil

    1 3.5-Ounce Bag Cocomels Sea Salt Coconut Milk Caramels

    Method

    1. Unwrap Cocomels and chop up into smaller pieces.

    2. In a large pot, combine coconut oil and marshmallows. Place on very low heat.

    3. Stir until fully broken down (about 7-8 minutes).

    4. Once fully melted, remove from heat and mix in cereal and chopped Cocomels. Stir until evenly coated with marshmallow mixture.

    5. Press mixture into a parchment lined 9×9 inch pan.

    6. Once cooled, cut into squares and enjoy!

    Before you enjoy your amazing salted caramel rice cereal squares, make sure you take a picture of your masterpiece! Post it on social media and tag your favorite organic market, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market! #basilbandwagon

    For more information about Cocomels, visit this link: https://jjssweets.com/

  • PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: ROASTED VIDALIA ONIONS

    PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: ROASTED VIDALIA ONIONS

    On sale this week (5/6-5/12): Organic Vidalia Onions $1.29 lb!

    Grown near Vidalia, Georgia, Vidalia onions are considered the “worlds sweetest onion.” The sweetness comes from the soil in the area which is naturally low in sulfur. Roasting with olive oil (Napa Valley Organic Olive Oil is on sale this month for $9.99!) intensifies the sweetness and creates a versatile ingredient that stays fresh for several days in the refrigerator. Use them for pizza toppings, salads, sandwiches, sauces, salad dressings and more! It’s the perfect addition to your table this summer!

    Ingredients

    1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

    1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter (for vegan option, double olive oil amount instead of butter)

    3 Pounds Vidalia Onions (about 5 or 6), slice in half from stem to root

    1 Teaspoon Sherry Vinegar or White Balsamic Vinegar

    1 Teaspoon Sea Salt

    1 Teaspoon Thyme, chopped

    1/2 Teaspoon Granulated Sugar (Optional)

    Method

    1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

    2. Place large skillet over medium-high heat for 30 seconds. Add in olive oil and unsalted butter.

    3. When butter foams or browns slightly, add onions with cut side up. Cook until onions are browned slightly (about 3 minutes).

    4. Flip them so cut sides are face down and place skillet in oven.

    5. Roast until onions are very tender and dark golden brown (about 50-60 minutes).

    6. Remove from oven and sprinkle with vinegar, salt, and thyme.

    7. Let cool to room temperature and then slice into thin strips.

    8. Pour any juices from pan over them and mix together.

    9. Add to any dish or use them as a side and enjoy!

    Before you enjoy your delicious roasted vidalia onions, make sure you take a picture of your masterpiece! Post it on social media and tag your favorite produce market, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market! #basilbandwagon #producerecipeoftheweek

    For more ideas and photos of this recipe, check out: https://www.finecooking.com/recipe/roasted-vidalia-onions

  • Cinco De Mayo Salmon Tacos

    Cinco De Mayo Salmon Tacos

    Celebrate this weekend with Cinco De Mayo Salmon Tacos! Made with organic and local ingredients, your tacos will be the talk of the town.

    Ingredients

    2 Tablespoons Vegenaise

    1 Teaspoon Lime Juice

    2 Teaspoons Chipotle Chile Powder

    2 Teaspoons Orange Zest

    2 Teaspoons Sugar

    1 Pound Skinless Salmon Fillet, cut into 4 pieces

    1 Tablespoon Plus 1 Teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    8 Corn Tortillas

    Salt

    1 Avocado, mashed

    Anita’s Mango Salsa

    1 Cup Finely Shredded Cabbage

    Method

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In small bowl, whisk vegenaise with lime juice. In another small bowl, combine chipotle powder with orange zest and sugar.

    2. Rub each piece of salmon with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and then with the chipotle-orange zest mixture. Let stand for 5 minutes.

    3. Wrap tortillas in foil and bake for about 8 minutes, until they are softened and heated through.

    4. Meanwhile, heat a grill pan. Season salmon with salt and grill over high heat until nicely browned and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.

    5. Gently break each piece of salmon in half. Spread mashed avocado on warm tortillas and top with salmon, mango salsa, and cabbage.

    6. Drizzle each taco with lime vegenaise and serve immediately. Enjoy!

    Before you enjoy your Cinco De Mayo salmon tacos, make sure you take a picture of your masterpiece! Post it on social media and tag your favorite produce market, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market! #basilbandwagon #producerecipeoftheweek

    For more ideas and photos of this recipe, check out: https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/chipotle-rubbed-salmon-tacos

  • PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: ROASTED WHOLE CAULIFLOWER

    PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: ROASTED WHOLE CAULIFLOWER

    On sale this week (4/23-4/28): Organic Cauliflower $2.99 each!

    Roasted Whole Cauliflower is so simple that it’s crazy not to try it! You can make it as a whole dish or even just as a side- perfect to bring to all of the spring parties this year!

    Ingredients

    1 Large Cauliflower Head

    4 Tablespoons Butter, softened to room temperature

    2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

    Lemon, cut into wedges

    Coarse Sea Salt, for seasoning

    Method

    1. If needed, trim some leaves off cauliflower head, leaving most intact. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

    2. Fill large pot with salted water, enough to cover the cauliflower head and bring water to boil. Once boiling, place cauliflower head down in water. Bring back to a boil and cook for 6 minutes.

    3. Once done, transfer cauliflower to colander, place head down to drain and cool for 10 minutes.

    4. Mix softened butter and oil. Place cauliflower head up in baking tray and spread mixture over it. Season with sea salt.

    5. Roast cauliflower at 350 degrees F for 1.5 to 2 hours, basting several times. Take out of oven when cauliflower is golden brown and leaves are crisp.

    6. Serve with your favorite sauce, lemon wedges and enjoy!

    Before you enjoy your delicious roasted whole cauliflower, make sure you take a picture of your masterpiece! Post it on social media and tag your favorite produce market, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market! #basilbandwagon #producerecipeoftheweek

    For more ideas and photos of this recipe, check out: https://vegeyum.wordpress.com/2018/10/10/roasted-whole-cauliflower/