Too many carrots? This recipe makes that a great problem to have. Just in time for soup season, this Thai Carrot Soup is creamy, savory, and coconutty. Which is to say, it’s everything you’re looking for in a soup. Makes…
Too many carrots? This recipe makes that a great problem to have. Just in time for soup season, this Thai Carrot Soup is creamy, savory, and coconutty. Which is to say, it’s everything you’re looking for in a soup. Makes…
This delightfully simple recipe will convert you from ever buying that salty, one-dimensional broth from the store ever again.
This soup is a burst of sunshine that brightens up cold dreary days. The natural sweetness of the carrots is balanced by warming spices and ginger, and fresh orange juice lends just the right amount of acidity.
Think celery is boring? Think again! This celery soup from Sophia Roe is so refreshing whether you eat it hot or cold. The flavors come together so perfectly that we sometimes can’t even believe it’s so simple. Sophia recommends making…
This soup is cozy comfort in a bowl. Roasted kabocha squash, parsnips, onion, and garlic pair deliciously with fresh sage and thyme, and taste incredible when pureed together. Feel free to swap out another variety of winter squash that you…
We’re dishing out all of the soup knowledge that you need to make the most of this comforting cool weather classic.
Just in time for Halloween, one of our Imperfect community members taught us how to make the best beet and garlic soup and it's scary how tasty it is.
Just in time for Halloween, one of our Imperfect community members taught us how to make the best beet and garlic soup and it's scary how tasty it is.
Learn how to make this misunderstood root vegetable delicious with a few tips and tricks!
Leftover parmesan rinds still have a lot to offer to your cooking. Next time you’re grating a little parmesan into your pasta, why not throw the rest of the rind in there too? Not only will it prevent waste, it’ll…
Seeeee. You were right to hold on to that cranberry sauce leftover from Thanksgiving. Thankfully, cranberry sauce goes great with cheese and cheese is one of the main food groups during the holidays (along with cookies, chocolate, and bread). Serve…
While they’re a little too hard to eat as is, leftover parmesan rinds still have a lot to offer to your cooking. Put them to good use in creamy soups, vegetarian broths, and cheesy pastas like this Lasagna. The rind…
About Chef Analise Analise Roland is a regenerative farming activist, speaker, and self-taught chef whose passion for food is rooted in her belief that food grown with intention can heal our soil and communities. Over the last ten years, she…
It’s no secret that the holidays are stressful, and yet for some reason, we all love to pile on the tasks in an effort to make every meal perfect. But why not just pick out the parts we love and…
Right when you think you know everything about how to make delicious roasted veggies, a recipe like this comes along. Roasted acorn squash is already a favorite of ours, but the Balsamic Chile Vinaigrette takes the flavor up to 11.…
Announce your commitment to squash season by putting a ring on it. A Beer Battered Delicata Squash Ring that is. You can use any beer you like for this recipe, including a non-alcoholic variety or even carbonated water. The most…
Like butternut squash but better, cuter, and easier to cut, honeynuts are perhaps the most underappreciated squash of all time. While they’re great as a side dish, the herby cashews, and tahini drizzle really make these roasted honeynuts a show-stealer.…
Eating seasonally during the colder months means learning to love squash. Here is what you need you know to get the most of these gorgeous gourds all season long!
Photo and epic carving skills by Antonio Wothe, Imperfect produce buyer. Welcome to your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about everyone’s favorite spooky gourd! We’re dropping all the pumpkin knowledge: how to cook with them, what to…
We answer your top questions about cooking with pumpkins!
When the air swirls with the first crisp autumn wind and a pumpkin patch sprouts out of nowhere in the mall parking lot, you know what season it is. The season of eating! But even if you aren’t living somewhere…
https://thewholecarrot.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Imperfect-Almanac-Header_1.mp4 Learn Eat & Drink Celebrate Ahhh, fall The sound of wood crackling in the fireplace, the sight of sweaters unpacked for the season, and the scent of pumpkin spice literally everywhere. The next three months are about to be…
This story was featured in our Imperfect Almanac. Fall weather can be unpredictable. But thankfully, our food forecasters at Imperfect have been carefully observing incoming “whether” patterns to see whether our new seasonally-inspired groceries will be delicious or whether they…
This recipe was featured in our Imperfect Almanac. Lucious pumpkin butter, tart green apples, and lots of melty cheese. It’s the festive fall trio you didn’t know you needed in your life. Our recipe for Pumpkin Butter Grilled Cheese is…
Gazpacho is one of those dishes that looks odd on paper but makes a lot of delicious sense as soon as you taste it. Imagine if your favorite salad and your favorite smoothie did a collaborative album. See? We told…
We’re thrilled to be partnering with Olympians and Salt Lake City natives, Sarah Hendrickson and Brittany Bowe! Right now at Imperfect, you can eat like an Olympian when you stock your box with the same snacks, staples, and sweets these…
This summery and delicious Mexican corn salad is reminiscent of esquites, a popular street snack or a cob-free version of elotes. Corn kernels are sautéed in butter until they’re just the right amount of charred and then mixed in a…
Here’s a bold stance: healthy shouldn’t mean monotonous or lacking in flavor. We love these healthy chicken recipes because they’re simple, perfect for one person or the whole family, and they keep things interesting. We recommend trying out Cooks Venture…
Lettuce take a walk down memory lane and revisit some highlights of 2020 at Imperfect Foods in our 2020 year in review!
Outside of the colorful healthy smoothies and Lululemon branded yoga classes we see on our Instagram feeds, what does wellness really mean in 2020? Maryam Ajayi has a lot to teach us about the wellness world and its blind spots…
Feeling a bit overwhelmed by your Thanksgiving leftovers? Learn how to turn them into delicious new meals so they don’t go to waste!
This winter, we’ll have plenty of festive fare you can share with friends and family, as well as seasonal snacks you can save for yourself. Let’s take a peek under the tree and see what’s coming in our long-anticipated winter…
You’ve probably enjoyed squash in your fair share of cool-weather soups and stews, but have you ever tried baking with it? It adds a delicious moisture and creaminess to baked goods. These brownies have only five ingredients and can be…
Comforting and decadent yet healthy, the creamy spinach almond ricotta stuffed pasta shells pair beautifully with the sweet and delicious pumpkin sauce. Bon appetit!
There’s no such thing as too much spice. Well, that’s not 100% true – don’t go dousing your breakfast cereal in cloves just yet. But for the most part, if you’re looking to liven up dinner or zhoosh up dessert,…
Nothing is more comforting than chili, and it also happens to be one of the best ways to use up the groceries that we all tend to have around like beans, onions, bell peppers, and cilantro.
You’ve been underestimating the potential of our Imperfect Pumpkin Spice mix, haven’t you? We know it’s tough this time of year to think of anything other than pie, but your favorite seasonal seasoning wants more out of life! Go beyond…
Reducing waste in your kitchen doesn’t end when you’re done cooking. How you store your leftovers has a huge impact on how much plastic waste you generate. Here are a few of our favorite food storage products that will truly help…
I hope we get to a point where we don’t need a white guy to go to a Chinese restaurant for other people to say, ‘oh yeah Sichuan food is good.'” Jessica Nicely of Compound Butter What’s it like to…
Whip out your oven mitts, because we’ve got all things fall coming in hot in our fall grocery preview! We’re talking autumnal treats like Pumpkin Spice Coffee and cozy weather goodness like Butternut Squash Soup. So gather around the fire…
Choosing the right oil when you’re cooking can be a struggle, full of jargon like “smoke point” and confusing terms (what’s the difference between “virgin” and “extra virgin” anyway?). We’re here to demystify four of our favorite cooking oils. Extra…
Food waste can be overwhelming so we're here to empower you with easy, actionable ways to reduce waste at home so you can make every day feel like the best Earth Day ever!
"The problem with fast fashion is that it's the single-use plastic of fashion."
Learn what items you should always have in your fridge and pantry to make cooking easy no matter what else is going on in your life.
almond-crusted salmon fillets
"I'm a firm believer that food culture is our culture."
While turkey sandwiches are the obvious choice for leftovers, this comforting and hearty turkey chili adds a little spice to make the most of your bird. Serve with plenty of toppings for extra texture and flavor, like avocado, radishes, cilantro,…
Feeling a bit overwhelmed by your Thanksgiving leftovers? Learn how to turn them into delicious new meals so they don’t go to waste!
This recipe is from Imperfect customer Tara Assi. Tara: I chose this recipe because it makes me feel good about eating seasonally and not wasting produce. It’s healthy and has all the warm, sweet, and spicy flavors I love when…
We’re proudly partnering with local chefs across NYC to host the first-ever Imperfect’s Food Waste Week to raise awareness and help combat the 650,000 tons of food waste NYC businesses send to landfill every year.
Learn how to make this misunderstood root vegetable delicious with a few tips and tricks!
In honor of our #foodwastebingo challenge for 2019, all month long, we’ll be sharing recipes that help you live your best life. Week one is all about buying less and one of our favorite ways to embrace this is to…
Learn four tips for wasting less protein in your kitchen.
Everything you need to know about the most common spices for cooking and baking you’ll see fall recipes and winter recipes call for.
We answer your top questions about cooking with pumpkins!
We share 5 things that we’ve learned about food waste and cooking from the first two episodes of our new podcast.
We’re sharing 3 of our favorite veggie side dishes to cook with and tips for making the most of them in your kitchen.
We’re sharing 3 of our favorite veggie side dishes to cook with and tips for making the most of them in your kitchen.
Learn what our top 5 fruits and vegetables to grill and pick up a few tips and tricks for grilling produce like a pro.
We answer your most frequently asked questions about cooking with lentils.
Learn about the food recovery work that we’re helping support in Houston Texas at Second Servings!
We spill the sweet secrets of pairing spices with all of your favorite fruits and veggies.
Learn how we work with Refugee One to provide refugees in Chicago with stability and a path to self-sufficiency.
Learn about 5 delicious packaged foods that you can easily make at home!
Get inspired and excited for all of the delicious things you can make this winter by learning about these culinary attractions, coming soon to a produce box near you.
Imperfect partners with Renewal Mill in the Bay Area to bring okara flour to your box! Find out more.
A delicious preview of all of the fruits and vegetables that will be in our produce boxes in December.
How to navigate the sea of Thanksgiving leftovers like a pro.
Learn which herbs you should buy fresh vs dried and get some practical tips for cooking with herbs!
We demystify all of the many root vegetables that fall and winter bring our way.
Julia Turshen shares 7 things to do with not-so-new produce!
Eating seasonally during the colder months means learning to love squash. Here is what you need you know to get the most of these gorgeous gourds all season long!
We share our top tips for using a knife like a pro in the kitchen and de-mystify chef terms relating to cutting things.
We set the record straight on broiling vs brûléeing and outline why you should absolutely broil your next batch of Imperfect veggies and maybe even brûlée some French Toast.
Learn how to turn your corn cobs into a sweet and delicious broth!
Learn how you can support the fight to end hunger and unemployment here in the Bay Area by supporting a generous and delicious dinner series!
Our handy cheat sheet for making the most of your fresh herbs this summer!
The fascinating and flavorful backstory of our purple garlic, explained!
Learn why curvy vegetables get under-valued and get some useful tips and recipes for cooking with them!
Learn how to keep your extra onions from going to waste by freezing them!
Food recovery means finding common-sense ways to keep perfectly good food from going to waste. Here are are 3 easy ways to start!
Some weeks we just end up with too many onions. Here's how to handle it with fewer tears and no fear!
Some ingredients are meant to be together, so why not let them live in delicious bliss on your plate? Your dinner date will thank us!
We're jumping for joy over Bok Choy. Are you, too?
The easiest way to waste less food, save money on groceries, and become a better cook is finding ways to use every part of our favorite vegetables!
#NewYearNoWaste means that together we can do more to reduce waste in our lives. Here are 18 ways to start!
While everyone wants pumpkins at Halloween, squashes at Thanksgiving, and Mandarins at Christmas, what happens to them after the marketing hype dies?
Fresh herbs are essential to cooking delicious meals with seasonal produce. Here's the down low on four of our favorite herbs to cook with!
Cleaning out your fridge will make you happier, healthier, and better at dancing. Here's how to do it.
Make an investment in more flavor and less waste with these market-tested, kitchen-approved, Imperfect stock tips!
Decision fatigue is real and sometimes you need friends to recommend produce to you instead of just Netflix shows.
Whether you mistook 2 pounds of chiles for 2 chiles during customization or just feel powerless to finish an entire head of celery, we've got your back!
Learn more about Food Shift, one of our donation partners in the Bay Area, through the interactive journey of some kale in our warehouse.
So you got an unfamiliar vegetable in your Imperfect box...Now what?
There are a ton of kitchen gadgets and gizmos on the market so we thought we'd weigh in about our favorite kitchen gear!
In honor of Mothers Day, our community shares some of the best wisdom that we've learned from our mothers.
An exciting account of our recent LA Imperfectionist event!
Get these 5 ingredients in your pantry and enjoy delicious, versatile meals no matter what produce you have in the kitchen!
Valentine's Day is around the corner so we're sharing our top tips to make a romantic dinner with less stress and more fun!
Free yourself from repetitive winter meals with this helpful guide from your friends at Imperfect!
An enlightening and inspiring tour through an ugly squash's journey from rejection at the farm to redemption in your next Imperfect produce box.
