Lettuce Recipes:
Innovation + Familiarity
Each Lettuce recipe is a result of an involved process that brings together chefs, farmers, nutritionists, food artisans, designers . . .
. . . and most importantly, you - our customers.
The 4 Pillars of Every Lettuce Recipe
Nutrition
Taste
Sustainability
Ease
The Process
It all starts months in advance, as our chefs work with our urban farmers and nutritionists to plan both what we’ll grow, and the recipes the ingredients will go in, based on what will be in season.
A few weeks in advance, actual recipes start to crystalize – based on how the farms are doing, and feedback from customers.
What finally gets into your delivery, comes together in the last few days and hours – often minutes – based on what’s being harvested from farms, and what’s available from local artisans.
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Recipe Cards
Our recipe cards are designed to be informational and fun, while making the cooking process fast and seamless. They take advantage of the fact that the ingredients are sustainably packaged – so you are off and running quickly – no fishing for ingredients or unwrapping plastic bags.
Explore the various features of our recipe cards below:
Ready to go
Everything in the main container is clearly marked, with prep instructions right there – so it’s easy for the chefs who like to prep every in advance.
Easy & delicious
Freshly prepared spice mixes and sauces are included in zero-waste jars – allowing you to make most dishes in under 30 minutes.
P.S.: Our spices and sauces are legendary. Just ask any customer! 😉
Local & seasonal
We design recipes around what is being harvested in your area at that time, as much as possible. What’s local is clearly marked. Don’t worry, we’ll include essentials (like garlic) that may not be in season.
Nutrition Facts
In the official FDA format. For those who are inclined to keep track.
Nutrition Guide
Notes about the nutritional qualities of various ingredients – so every week you learn about what you put in your body. You are what you eat, after all – something we believe passionately. ❤️
Bold flavors
We know it, because we grow it, and it’s as fresh as it can get. We bring amazing new flavors & medicinal benefits to our recipes by incorporating rare herbs and plant varieties we grow in our farms.
Step by step
Color-coded items, chef’s tips and easy to follow steps that engage the whole family.
Chef’s tips
Expert advice, short cuts or tips to get kids and others involved in the cooking process.
Learn New Tricks
Lettuce is great for home chefs with all experience levels.
Novices: Get started on a wonderful lifelong journey with simple cooking tricks you’ll learn every night.
More experienced home chefs: Learn new techniques, discover new ingredients, cuisine types and more.
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