My Dinner Tonight: Stuffed Delicata Squash

Guest Blog Post Written by Intern Bridget Healey

Last Wednesday I walked into the Boston Public Market without a plan other than to shop for ingredients to make my dinner. Right when I stepped through the door I immediately noticed the abundance of the fall products. Everywhere I looked there were apples, pumpkins, squashes, and brussels sprouts. I was inspired and decided that to embrace the amazing season, I would prepare a yummy fall-based dinner.

I found a tasty recipe using the new Dinner Tonight display that accomplished my fall spirit craving – Stuffed Delicate Squash – and I started navigating the market to collect all of the necessary ingredients.

It’s 5:00pm and you’re thinking “what am I making for dinner??” Visit us on the way home & browse #BPMdinnertonight recipes for inspiration! pic.twitter.com/XJNFWBsSun

— Boston Public Market (@BosPublicMarket) October 4, 2016

Dinner Tonight could not have made my life easier. The display, located next to the Info Desk, offers seasonal recipes using ingredients from the market. Not only are these recipes straightforward, but they also provide a guide to help you shop for your ingredients throughout the market. It was effortless! You can even watch me shop for the ingredients for dinner and see for yourself on the Boston Public Market Instagram! 

Short on time but still want to cook a delicious meal using #farmfresh ingredients? No problem. Come along Bridget’s trip through the #BostonPublicMarket as she stops by the new Dinner Tonight display to pick out a recipe, then follows the shopping guide that tells her exactly where to find each ingredient! #BPMDinnerTonight #shoplocal

A video posted by Boston Public Market (@bostonpublicmarket) on Oct 13, 2016 at 8:13am PDT

Following the recipe guide, I picked up juicy onions and fresh garlic from Siena Farms, spicy red hot peppers from Stillman’s Farm, salty ricotta from Wolf Meadow, perfect squash from Harlow’s, and yummy walnuts from Q’s. Interacting with each vendor is a unique aspect to the Boston Public Market because you get to experience the enthusiasm and appreciation that the vendors have for their products first hand. For me, this passion was contagious and I could not wait to get home to start preparing my dinner!

Arriving at my house I channeled my passion and went straight to the kitchen. I excitedly placed my farm fresh items on the counter, turned on the oven, got out my cutting board, and started chopping away. 30 minutes later I was sitting at my table enjoying my Dinner Tonight creation. It really was that easy!

Dinner tonight is the perfect tool to help you cook with local farm fresh ingredients every day. Stop by the Market to experience it for yourself! 

Dinner Tonight recipes rotate throughout the season and will provide options for Thanksgiving and the holidays too. Be sure to check in regularly to discover recipe ideas for your dinner. 

Don’t forget to show off your Dinner Tonight on Instagram by using the hashtag #BPMDinnerTonight!