Author: Reilly Brock
This fragrant citrus-almond cake belongs on your Thanksgiving table
Written by: Reilly Brock
What’s the best way to make the most of a pile of citrus fruit? Our friend Maren Ellingboe had the perfect idea: turn it into a …
This hearty roasted beet & quinoa salad is perfect for fall
Written by: Reilly Brock
Have you ever been stumped by beets in the kitchen? We’ve got just the recipe for you from our friend Michelle of Farm Belly. This hearty …
Love avocados? Here’s when they’re in peak season
Written by: Reilly Brock
Avocados are full of delicious mysteries. They’re a fruit that eats like a vegetable, ripens on their own stubborn schedule, and tastes like buttery happiness. Since …
Spice 101: Flavors that just love each other
Written by: Reilly Brock
Nothing says “I love you” quite like a home-cooked meal. And nothing elevates a home-cooked meal quite like the addition of a few carefully chosen spices. …
Powerful ways you can prevent food waste this Earth Day (and every day!)
Written by: Reilly Brock
We won’t sugar coat it. The reality is that food waste has serious consequences for our planet. Right now in the US, over 18% of our …
Carrot cake cookies? Yes, please!
Written by: Reilly Brock
Looking for a fun, new way to use up the carrots in your fridge? These cookies have all the flavors of carrot cake plus cream cheese …
This asparagus panzanella salad is perfect for spring
Written by: Reilly Brock
Looking for an easy, yet celebratory salad to make this week? Our friend Lauren Grant of Zestful Kitchen has you covered. With fresh greens, toasted whole grain …
Broccoli-stem hummus will be your new favorite spring dip
Written by: Reilly Brock
We’re all about celebrating the under-loved parts of our fruits and veggies, most importantly the broccoli stem. This waste-free recipe comes to us from Michelle Aronson, …
This roasted beet & quinoa salad with za’atar vinaigrette is colorful & delicious
Written by: Reilly Brock
Have you ever been stumped by beets in the kitchen? We’ve got just the recipe for you from our friend Michelle of Farm Belly. This hearty …
These are the veggies people would take to a deserted island
Written by: Reilly Brock
If you could only bring 3 types of produce with you to a desert island, what would you bring with you, and why? We posed this …
4 seasonal squashes & how to prepare them
Written by: Reilly Brock
There’s a squash for every season. Check out these four seasonal squashes and how to make them delicious. Image Credit: ImperfectProduce.com. Kabocha Squash Why you should …
Get your kids excited about vegetables by teaching them to cook
Written by: Reilly Brock
Our friend Andi Davis, aka “The Salad Queen,” generously shared her top tips for getting kids excited about fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a great recipe …
Everything you need to know about fermenting your own vegetables
Written by: Reilly Brock
Fermented veggies are hip, healthy, and single-handedly made Mason jars cool again. We love fermentation because it’s a great way to preserve our produce all winter …
Tips for making better brown rice
Written by: Reilly Brock
We’re super excited about having brown rice in Imperfect boxes so it’s about time to talk about how to cook it better! Sadly, brown rice has …
How to cook with these lesser-known fruits & vegetables
Written by: Reilly Brock
Cooking with a seasonal produce box is a lot of fun because every week is different. While this keeps you on your toes as a cook …
5 tips for waste-free meal planning
Written by: Reilly Brock
Sometimes food waste starts before we even pick up a carrot or set foot in the store. A lot of times, we waste food simply because …
How to turn all your food scraps into delicious broth
Written by: Reilly Brock
In “Kitchen Confidential,” Anthony Bourdain famously said that stock is one of the biggest differences between restaurant cooking and home cooking. It’s the secret ingredient that …
Everything you need to know about buying the perfect kitchen knife
Written by: Reilly Brock
A knife might be the best gift to give someone in your knife that cooks– from the total amateur to the professional chef. A good knife …
4 fantastic cook books for people who are hard to shop for
Written by: Reilly Brock
Buying a cookbook as a gift for the food nerd in your life can be intimidating. It seems there are now 5011 cookbooks for every niche …
The life-changing art of tidying up your fridge
Written by: Reilly Brock
Spring is just around the corner, which means now is an ideal time to deep clean your refrigerator. But first, let’s answer the obvious question: Why …
