By Co+op, welcome to the table Total Time: 30 min. Serves: 4 Topped with a paprika, fresh basil and Dijon vinaigrette, this grilled veggie salad is bursting with flavor. Ingredients Vinaigrette 1/2 cup white wine vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 1/3 cup honey 1/2 cup green olives 1 tablespoon Dijon 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt Vegetables 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise 1 1/2 cups halved button mushrooms 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 large red onion sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices 2 zucchini, ends trimmed, halved lengthwise 1-pound bag washed mixed salad greens Preparation Place all ingredients for the vinaigrette [...]

By Co+op, welcome to the table Infusing beverages is kind of like modern art. Or last Friday night. It involves minimal rules, maximum guesswork, and a splash of adventuresome spontaneity. You can infuse pretty much anything, but the best results come from infusing a “life liquid,” and by that we mean water and perhaps the occasional alcoholic spirit. Think of it as a blank canvas. With a little practice, homemade infusions have a fresh flavor that is both cheaper and more authentic than artificial products sold in stores (unless you’re into bubblegum-flavored vodka; then you’re on your own). While we’re not here to tell you how to boost your bevvies—that freedom is bestowed upon the taste buds of the [...]

Delight your senses with this quick to assemble wrap featuring pre-cooked chicken with a dash of barbecue sauce and a tangy cabbage slaw. By Co+op, welcome to the table Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, plain, whole-fat 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon lime zest 1 clove garlic, pressed 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 cups shredded cabbage 1/2 cup corn 1 medium Roma tomato, chopped 4 oz. Pepper Jack cheese, shredded 1 lb. cooked chicken breast, chopped 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce 6 9-inch flour tortillas Preparation In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, lime juice and zest, garlic and salt and stir to mix. Add the shredded cabbage and corn [...]

At our new store at 770 Cascadilla St., you'll find a greatly expanded selection of fresh meats and specialty cheeses. Meet Evan, our new Meat and Cheese Manager. What is your background in fresh meats and specialty cheeses? I attended culinary school at Paul Smith's College, where I received a bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts and Service management. After graduating, I worked at The Point, a Relais & Chateaux property, under two different chefs. My responsibilities included making cheese boards, three different kinds of fresh bread every morning, and breakfast for the resort, as well as assisting in menu planning and preparation. I was also involved in cooking and plating lunch and the execution of planning, prepping, and plating [...]

By Co+op, welcome to the table Egg dyeing is a fun way to celebrate this time of year — and it's a tradition that goes way back — as much as 5,000 years when Persians celebrated springtime with eggs colored with plant-based dyes. Plant dyes can be just as useful today and they're plentiful; in fact you very well might have dye-worthy ingredients in your kitchen already. Here are some great plant-based dyes — using fruits, vegetables, spices and flowers. Pick up some local eggs at the Co-op, and start experimenting! Items Needed Eggs (white eggs show more vibrant colors, but brown are also lovely — just keep in mind that color results will vary), egg carton, stock pan(s), [...]