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March is a time of renewal and growth as the spring arrives and with it brings more locally grown produce and farm products.  Whether you are a dedicated “locavore” or just looking for ways to lower your grocery bill, Arizona offers a wide range of fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, and dairy products grown right here at home.  You won’t find fresher food that is more full of flavor than the items that came right from a local farm.  Eating what is in season will also help you stretch your family’s food dollar while filling your plate with delicious, nutritious food.

Here is a list of what is in season this month and ideas for delicious recipes featuring each of these locally grown in season items.

Arugula

• Golden Beet and Pomegranate Salad
• White Pizza with Arugula

Asparagus

• Goat Cheese Lettuce Wraps
• Julie’s Oven Roasted Red Potatoes and Asparagus

Beets

• Beets with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Parsley
• Swiss Chard with Beets, Goat Cheese, and Raisins

Bok Choy

• Spicy Shrimp and Bok Choy Noodle Bowl
• Sesame Red Curry Chicekn with Bok Choy and Sweet Coconut Rice

Broccoli

• Mac and Cheddar Cheese with Chicken and  Broccoli
• Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

• Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips, and Brussels Sprouts
• Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Cabbage

• Mexican Coleslaw
• Albondigas Meatball Soup

Carrots

• Herb Roasted Chicken
• Carrot Bread

Celery Root

• Celery Root and Apple Puree
• Crab Burgers with Celery Root Remoulade

Clementines

• Duck Breast with Clementines and Tuscan Kale
• Sautéed Scallops with Clementine Sauce and Toasted Beets

Garlic

• Comforting Corn Chowder
• Swiss Chard Tacos

Grapefruit

• Caramelized Onion and Grapefruit Salad
• Roasted Halibut with Grapefruit Fennel Salsa

Green Onions/Scallions

• Meal in One Potatoes
• Asian Lettuce Wraps

Kohlrabi

• Kohlrabi and Carrots
• Cheesy Kohlrabi

Leeks

• Carrot, Turnip, and Leek Sauté
• Penne with Swiss Chard and Leeks in Cream Sauce

Lemons

• Catherine’s Stuffed Nasturtium Leaves
• Rosemary Sage Steak

Lettuce

• Green Salad
• Tostados

Oranges

• Citrus Marinated Grilled Turkey
• Oven Fried Sweet Potatoes

Parsnips

• Roasted Butternut Squash and Roasted Parsnip Soup
• Parsnip Muffins

Radishes

• Join the Party Salad
• Mango, Jicama, and Radish Salad with Peanut Dressing

Rutabagas

• Smashed Potato, Parsnips, and Rutabaga
• Bubble and Squeak with Sausages and Onion Gravy

Spinach

• Lemon Spinach
• Chicken Picatta

Strawberries

• Ricotta Orange Pound Cake with Strawberries
• Strawberry and Rosemary Scones

Sweet Potatoes

• Basil Butter Sweet Potato Patties
• Orange Coated Yams

Tangerines

• Fresh Tangerine Cake
• Spicy Tangerine Beef

Turnips

• Applesauce and Sage Glazed Pork Loin with Parsnips and Turnips
• Mashed Yellow Turnips with Crispy Shallots

Zucchini Blossoms

• Fried Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
• Risotto with Zucchini Blossoms and Saffron

Related articles

• What’s in Season in December? (fillyourplate.org)
• What’s in Season in January? (fillyourplate.org)
• What’s in Season in February? (fillyourplate.org)