Seasonal Shopping: Fast and Easy Cooking

Step 1: Make a List
There are so many wonderful foods at the farmers' market it is easy to get overwhelmed, make a list and keep it simple.

Step 2: Buy It, Eat It
When you're buying these fresh seasonal foods at the market they are so fresh and naturally flavorful you won't need sauces or marinades, just sea salt, lemon or olive oil.

Step 3: Strawberry Foods Forever.
Versatile in pies, cobblers of just cut the tips off soak them in 1 part water 2 parts vinegar with touch of sugar some cinnamon sticks let them pickle for 2 hours serve as a side with meat or fish.

Step 4: Chef’s Love Zucchini
Summer zucchini and squash are chefs’ favorites; steamed, sautéed served with fish or soft-shell crab it’s all good , but try serving it raw—just cut it paper thin, add some extra virgin olive oil, some sea salt, lemon zest and juice and some fresh herbs, watch people gobble it up.

Step 5: Tomatoes...Is There Anything They Can't Do?
A Sam staple in his kitchen, the versatility of the tomato is amazing. Aside from sauces and salads you can stuff them, roast them even char them for a fish taco-- no matter how you say it, eat it!

Step 6: Herbs
Fresh herbs are essential for quick and healthy cooking and a little bit goes a long way. Whether you are making chimichurri, sauce or vinaigrette the fresher the herb the stronger the flavor. Try taking a bit of fresh lavender shuck the leaves and add some honey and lemon juice.

Items You'll Need for this GMC Trade Secret

• Lemons
• Sea Salt
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Fresh Strawberries
• Vinegar
• Cinnamon Sticks
• Sugar
• Zucchini
• Summer Squash
• Fresh Herbs