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a variety of vegetables from a community event in Ithaca, New York

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

    By: Co+op Slow-cooked to perfection, this moist, tender, crowd-pleasing barbecued pork is simple to prepare. Recipe Information Total...

Honey Ginger Lemonade

  By: Co+op Make yourself a refreshing drink and infuse it with antioxidant-rich turmeric and ginger while you’re at it....
2024 Patronage Refunds

2025 Patronage Refund

Congratulations GreenStar Members! Thank you for making 2025 a great year for GreenStar! Thanks to your support, we are able...
Blueberry Cobbler

Blueberry Cobbler

By: Co+op Everybody loves blueberries, especially when they are bubbling under a blanket of tender, sweet biscuits. Easier to make...
Cannellini Bean Salad

Cannellini Bean Salad

By: Co+op Looking for a hearty side dish? Cannellini beans are plump and creamy, and the addition of crunchy carrots...

August 2026 Positive Change Recipient – INHS

A Note from GreenStar: INHS was selected by GreenStar members to be among our 2026 Partners for Change. Round Up...
Kombucha Paloma

Kombucha Paloma

By: Co+op You deserve a mocktail! Elevate your drink with a delicious blend of grapefruit and lime with a bubbly...
Spicy Ground Turkey and Snap Peas

Spicy Ground Turkey and Snap Peas

By: Co+op For a quick weeknight meal, try this Asian-inspired skillet, where quick-cooking ground turkey simmers in lime, soy and...
James Larouins and Demitri in GreenStar's refrigerated aisle.

You Gotta Try This! Demitri’s Greek White Bean Dip

Located in the Village of Cayuga Heights is The Heights Restaurant, owned by James and Heidi Larounis. If you’ve ever...
Nigerian-Style Veggie Salad

Nigerian-Style Veggie Salad

By: Co+op Try this colorful, crunchy veggie salad at your next cookout! With boiled eggs, potatoes and mayo, this veggie...
Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

Poppy Seed Oat Muffins

By: Co+op Gluten-free oats are the secret to these lemony muffins ― just buzz them into flour in the blender....

Your Co-op Needs You! Run for Council

from Pat Sewell, Member Engagement Committee Chair GreenStar has always been more than a grocery store. Since 1971, it has...