The best and worst thing about Thanksgiving is the leftovers. It’s great having a full fridge, but the prospect of eating the same thing every day for a week can feel daunting. The good news is the internet is full of creative and fun ideas for spiffing up those full Tupperwares, and we assembled some of the more unique and exciting offerings from Martha Stewart, Sunset Magazine, Bon Appetit, The Food Network Magazine, Food 52, and Saveur. You won’t find a single Turkey sandwich on this list, we promise.

Sourcing ingredients for a cooking holiday meals doesn’t need to be a weeks long affair. Check back on this Holiday Pre-Order guide for seasonal ingredients and dishes from local farmers, ranchers, fisherman, chefs, and bakers. We’ll update this list regularly as our vendors roll out their seasonal specials for pre-order.

Ele Watts may be our newest staff member, but they are certainly not new to our farmers market family. Ele’s connections and involvement in the Washington food and farming community run deep, both in and out of the fields. Their love of local food is contagious, as is their enthusiasm for this Vegan Latkes recipe. Whether you make them for yourself or your pod-mates, these latkes don’t disappoint!

A Tenessee native, Ben has traveled and eaten around the world. He joined our market community this past summer after living in Cambodia. No matter how far he travels, Ben keeps his favorite recipes from home close to heart. He was kind enough to share his family’s Tortilla Soup recipe, a classic they always enjoy around the holidays. Be sure to cook and eat this dish with your loved ones, even if you can only be together from far apart this year.

Acorn squash is one of the most versatile winter squash out there. It’s delicious in sweet or savory dishes, and can even become it’s own bowl if done right. We love any cooking method that minimizes dishes, especially in the wake of a Thanksgiving feast! Check out our recipe round up for acorn squash.

Thea has been with the Neighborhood Farmers Markets for 25 years and knows her stuff when it comes to sourcing and eating local. A life-long Seattleite, Thea’s family has called the Emerald City home for three generations and passed down a love of traditional holiday dishes. Check out recipes for Thea’s favorite classics, Latkes and Apple Sauce!

Market Manager Sean Akers is our king of heartiness. A real meat-n-potatoes guy, Sean can always be counted on for a recipe that will fill your belly and warm your soul. His adaptation of Bon Appetit’s Cornbread Stuffing is no exception, a delicious take on the Thanksgiving classic. Find the ingredients you need at the farmers market!

Jonica Strongman, Manager of the West Seattle Farmers Market, knows that the way to the heart is through the stomach. (Just ask her husband Kel). She shared her family’s recipe for hearty potato leek soup to help us warm our bellies and spirits this holiday season. The best part? You can find nearly all these ingredients at your local farmers market.

“Holiday Season” is synonymous with “Feasting Season” in our book. Whether you’re hosting a socially distanced gathering, or intimate dinner for two, (or one, let’s be honest), now’s the time to enjoy Washington’s autumn bounty to the fullest. Check out our round up of local-ingredient forward dishes for cozy cooking sessions at home.