Spring kicks off the busy season for North Carolina farmers markets. And with close to 250 of them scattered across the state, it’s easy to connect with local farmers and fill your fridge with North Carolina-grown and -raised ingredients at their freshest. After stocking up on your favorite market finds, put them to good use in satisfying meals highlighting the best of what’s in season. From springtime produce like asparagus, cauliflower, collard greens and strawberries to farm-fresh eggs, meats, dairy products and more, seasonal market offerings shine in these farm-to-table recipes.

4 of 4

Strawberry Crunch; farm to table recipes
Photo credit: Jessi Heggan

Strawberry Crunch

Take advantage of all those sweet, juicy strawberries available at your local farmers market this spring with a light and creamy Strawberry Crunch. Simply whip together fresh berries with egg whites, fold in whipped cream, then spread the mixture in a pan between layers of crunchy pecan crumble. 

Get the recipe

4 of 4

Comments

Comments are closed.

Read & Connect

NCField&FamilySummer2026
Flip through the pages of the Summer 2026 edition of North Carolina Field and Family magazine. In this issue, find vineyard adventures at U-pick muscadine grape farms, explore the oasis of Manteo, learn more about on-farm markets, enjoy peak berry season with summer berry recipes, read about riveting research on hemp fiber and so much more.

Get the latest news, recipes, articles and more, right to your inbox.

Connect with us