Gorgeous to behold and a delight to eat, these poached pears are infused with warming chai spices and topped with cinnamon whipped cream. Make them vegan by subbing coconut whip or your favorite non-dairy whipped topping for the heavy cream. The best part is that you can make them ahead of time!

This simple, elegant tart makes a great appetizer and comes together easily using a premade grain-free Cappello’s^® Naked Pizza Crust. Your guests will love it so much you might want to make two!

This hearty chowder has all the best early fall has to offer, with roasted green chilies offering a nice balance with creamy sweet corn (and you can choose your heat preference with either mild or hot peppers, or a combination). We love this chowder served with warm tortillas or Natural Grocers^® Brand Organic Corn Tortilla Chips on the side. Check out the option at the end of the recipe to make it vegan and dairy free! Note: If you’re new to roasting fresh chilies, look online for basic instructions.

Adorned with cranberries, walnuts, and goat cheese, this salad will convince even those who are unenthusiastic about beets to rally behind the root vegetable. Tossed with arugula and a slightly sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette, this side salad pairs well with just about anything on the dinner menu.

Take a taste vacation with this flavorful steak salad! You’ll love the balance of sweet, sour, and salty flavors, plus the whole thing is a snap to make, making it perfect for a busy Tuesday night or a weekend dinner with friends!

Relish is easy to make and a fun way to show off summer's bounty. Use to top burgers, sandwiches, and hot dogs. The recipe is easily modifiable to suit your tastes and can be scaled up or down as your harvest of cucumbers might demand. Backyard grilling with never be boring with this zingy relish!

Quickles are easy to make and a fun way to show off summer's bounty. Use to top burgers, sandwiches, and hot dogs or add to a cheese plate. The recipe is easily modifiable to suit your tastes and can be scaled up or down as your harvest of cucumbers mind demand. Backyard barbecues will never be boring with these zingy refrigerator quick pickles!

An icy cold alcohol-free strawberry daiquiri is the perfect refreshing beverage for hot summer days and nights. Made with frozen strawberries, kombucha, and coconut water, this drink is not only delicious, it’s healthy too!

At Natural Grocers, we’ve always been huge advocates for eating more vegetables, so the next time you’ve got the grill fired up for meat or meat alternatives, why not grill whatever fresh vegetables you have in the fridge? Vegetables take little time to cook, they’re the perfect candidates for grilling, and the options are almost endless. It’s an easy and delicious way to eat your veggies!