MEAT & SEAFOOD Archives - Community Food Co-op

Thanksgiving Turkey Alternatives

A plate of vegan Thanksgiving food, such as plant-based loaf and cranberry sauce, ready to be enjoyed for Thanksgiving

Not a turkey fan? Accommodating dietary restrictions? We’ve got you covered with nine turkey alternatives — both plant-based and meat-forward! PLANT-BASED Plant-Based Holiday Roasts In-house Vegan Holiday Loaf This delicious housemade loaf is made with chickpeas, oats, vegetables, and mushrooms then glazed with a sauce full of classic Thanksgiving ingredients! [...]

Four Approaches to Cooking Your Thanksgiving Turkey

An oven-roasted turkey sits on some lemons ready to be enjoyed for a holiday dinner.

Should I brine my turkey? Should I let my spouse fry the whole bird this year? How do I achieve a quicker cooking time? We have some turkey-cooking techniques for everyone from the Thanksgiving chef to the person who begrudgingly took on the challenge this year. Oven Roast Oven roasting [...]

Our Guide to Holiday Turkeys Available at the Co-op

thanksgiving dinner spread

All the turkeys available for purchase at the Co-op are from Mary’s Turkeys. Choose from three fresh, never-frozen turkeys: natural, organic, and heritage.

Celebrating Red Wine Day with some Co-op Favorites

Three bottles of wine sit on a table.

August 28 is Red Wine Day! There's no better way to celebrate than with a good meal and a gorgeous wine to pair. Not sure where to begin in the vast red wine aisle? We've got you covered. Below are three late-summer recommendations from Tim, our wine expert. We have [...]

Roasted Chicken on Baked Rice With Tomato, Cumin, and Bay Leaves

Roasted chicken and rice recipe photo featuring green salad and spicy yogurt sauce

This flavorful recipe from goodfood serves 4–6 and is delicious even if you skip the brine when you are short on time.

Turkey Roasting Tips and Portion Guidelines

Thanksgiving turkey over whole onions and peeled carrots

Turkey roasting tips and roasting timetable, plus a helpful chart of how much food to purchase or prepare for your guests including appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts.

Smoky & Spicy Burger Recipe

grass-fed burger

Try this simple yet delicious recipe on burger night. Pasture-raised beef seems to cook up tender and juicy, with a more neutral flavor. I love that the subtle spices of this burger seasoning come through.

Celebrating Salmon: Three techniques for perfect salmon every time

cooked salmon for dinner

Try these approaches to cooking fish that are simple, adaptable, and quick: pan roasting, salt broiling, and poaching. They are all accessible to home cooks, requiring no specialized equipment or knowledge.

Simple Charcuterie Board

wooden board with nuts, sliced crusty bread, cheese cubes, and sliced apples and charcuterie meats

A charcuterie and cheese board makes a welcome appetizer or even a fun snacky dinner. Select your favorite meats, cheeses, nuts, and fruits and enjoy a fun, casual meal.

Helping Salmon and Orcas in the Salish Sea

orca killer whale jumping out of the water

Learn about our commitment to cease the sale of any chinook/king salmon from the coastal waters of Oregon, Washington, or British Columbia, and discover ways that all of us can help protect the Southern Resident orcas.

Standing with Our AAPI Community

The Community Food Co-op is saddened by the continued violence against the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and condemns all hate crimes. The Co-op has zero tolerance for racism, and we continue to work to transform our organization and community for racial equity. Racial equity work is a […]

Optimal Hydration

Addressing Optimal Hydration Although everyone knows that water is essential for life, most don’t understand why drinking enough water is so important. Without water, humans can only survive for a matter of days. To prevent dehydration all land animals (us humans included) have evolved very sensitive physiological controls to maintain […]

Learning to Make Mocktails

With fewer people drinking alcohol and dry January around the corner, it’s time to freshen up your mocktail skills! The Community Food Co-op has some recipes, tips, and tricks for even the most novel of mocktail creators. Mocktails Made from Scratch 1. We’re celebrating citrus season with this grapefruit and [...]