Finger Foods For Every Occasion

No spoon, no fork, no problem! We've compiled a list of four easy finger food recipes to help kick off any summer gathering. From refreshing appetizers to hot spicy bites, we've got it all to keep everyone smiling and satisfied, all summer long!

Buffalo Cauliflower Wings 

Buffalo wings are a staple at any gathering. If you are looking to satisfy that buffalo craving, and  prefer a vegetarian option, try this Buffalo Cauliflower Wing recipe. It’s the perfect way to spice things up. It only takes a couple of minutes to prep, bake and serve.

Strawberry Bruschetta

There's nothing more refreshing to beat the heat than Strawberry Bruschetta. This dish from My Recipes combines nectarines, grape tomatoes, strawberries, goat cheese and basil all served atop baguette slices. This recipe is full of sweet and salty flavors, and is a perfect dish to serve on a hot summer day.

Loaded Tater Tots 

Creamy, crunchy, and cheesy… these Loaded Tater Tots have it all! Filled with sour cream, bacon bits, shredded cheese and chives, this creative finger food is the perfect hand held treat. Step by step instructions from The Feathered Nester makes this recipe simple. Grab your muffin tin, bake the tots, add the filling, bake again, and enjoy the crunch! 

Ranch Cucumber Bites

Stay cool as a cucumber with this 15 minute Ranch Cucumber Bite recipe from TableSpoon. Making this snack is as easy as one, two, three. Combine cream cheese and herbs in a bowl and top onto freshly sliced cucumbers. Add a cherry tomato for a juicier flavor and feel free to get creative with your favorite herbs from Rittenhouse Market.

Treats To Beat The Heat

Summer is officially here and everyone loves a delicious treat on a hot summer day! Explore these summertime recipes for ideas to cool you off including a twist on the classic s’mores! Each of these quick and easy dishes will have you in and out of the kitchen in under 15 minutes. All the ingredients needed can be found at Rittenhouse Market.

Waffle and Ice Cream Sandwich
July is National Ice Cream Month! What better way to celebrate than with this Homemade Waffle and Ice Cream Sandwich recipe from Baking For Friends. Make this treat your own by picking up your favorite ice cream flavors, toppings and waffles on your next trip to Rittenhouse Market. These sandwiches are perfect for ice cream lovers on a hot summer day!

Chocolate Oreo Parfait
Milk’s favorite cookie, but in parfait form… yes please! This easy Chocolate Oreo Parfait recipe from Completely Delicious requires very little effort. With very few steps and only three delicious ingredients, this classic chocolate cookie and cream filling center will make one enjoyable crowd-pleaser.

Patriotic Ice Pops
With Independence Day around the corner, now is the time to celebrate. These red, white and blue Patriotic Ice Pops from Woman's Day are the perfect frozen dessert. During your next trip to Rittenhouse Market, pick up vanilla ice cream, raspberry sherbet and blueberries. Create these festive ice cream cake pops a day in advance and freeze. These delicious treats are easy enough to bring to any 4th of July celebration.

S’mores Skillet Dip
Are you a s’mores lover? Skip the campfire and satisfy your craving right from the comfort of your own home with this S’mores Skillet Recipe. Layer the classic chocolate and marshmallow ingredients and pop them in the oven. Use the graham crackers to dip into this gooey melted goodness. This recipe offers a number of tips and tricks so you can make the best summertime treat.

Father's Day Grilling

Dad, I’m Hungry… Hi, Hungry I’m Dad! There is no doubt this Father’s Day will be filled with corny dad jokes and delicious food. Satisfy all your grilling needs with one or more of these flavorful recipes. All ingredients can be found at Rittenhouse Market.

Grilled Sausage

Grilling is a popular Father’s Day tradition! Switch up your usual burgers and hot dogs, for this mouthwatering Grilled Sausage recipe from Plays Well With Butter.  If you love grilling, this recipe is effortless. Pick up your sausage from Rittenhouse Market and have fun with toppings because the choices are endless!

Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños

This Father’s Day, spice up your appetizers with these Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños from My Recipes. It’s the perfect blend of sweet, salt and spice once you combine the cream cheese, jalapeño, bacon and cheddar cheese. Need a vegetarian option? Ditch the bacon.

Shrimp Skewers

This Shrimp Skewer recipe from downshiftology is SHRIMPLY the best! Marinated in olive oil, cilantro, parsley, lemon juice and cayenne pepper makes this simple recipe perfect for seafood lovers! Dad will really feel like the MVP if these shrimp skewers make it to the table this Father’s Day!

Grilled Fruit

Can’t get your fill of the grill? Create a delicious dessert or side by grilling some of your favorite fruit. You can enhance the sweetness of any fruit by simply warming it on the grill. Top with ice cream to make it even tastier. Read FamilyAPP for grilling tips and topping suggestions.

Road Trip Food Essentials

It’s time for your summer road trip adventure and with these easy recipes, you’ll be ready to go.

The GPS is set, your bags are packed, a playlist is queued up, and your camera is ready to capture some great road trip memories. What’s missing? What you will eat along the way! 

Before hitting the road stop at South Square Market and pick up all the ingredients needed to make these road trip treats.

Lunch Box Charcuterie Box 

Charcuterie boards are all the rage right now. This Lunch Box Charcuterie Box recipe from This Mess is Ours allows you to bring all the flavor goodness on the go. Customize your own charcuterie lunch box with your favorite fruits, vegetables, meats, and crackers. The choices are endless! 

No-Bake Energy Bites 

Chocolate lovers, this one is for you! Instead of packing a candy bar to curb your cravings, take inspiration from this No-Bake Energy Bites Recipe from Gimme Some Oven. Make this recipe a day or two before hitting the road with your favorite chocolate chips, Old-fashioned oats, shredded coconut, peanut butter and honey. These protein bites will give you the energy you need to get through your long trip.

Strawberry Muffins

With strawberry season officially upon us, these strawberry muffins are the best on the go snack. These strawberry muffins from Love and Lemons will satisfy your sweet tooth and are best on the day they’re made. Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. Or freeze them and enjoy them for up to three months. These muffins are perfect for all your summer road trips.

Salads, Skewers and Sunshine!

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, and South Square Market has everything you need to celebrate the good times ahead. But first, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite recipes to spice up your Memorial Day sides. Even better, these four dishes are easy to prepare, so whether you’re planning on heading down the shore or staying in the city, these recipes will allow you to sit back and relax.

Herb Potato Salad

It’s so easy to elevate your potato salad! This dish is so effortless you can prep, cook and serve it in 20 minutes. Try a no mayo potato salad like this recipe from Foodie Crush that utilizes simple ingredients like fresh herbs and olive oil dressing.

Watermelon Feta Skewers
Watermelon Feta Skewers are a trendy Summer staple! To create your own, try a recipe like this one from Pure Wow. You'll be amazed at how well the sweet watermelon and tangy feta cheese blend together in this perfect pairing. All of these ingredients can be found in the aisles at South Square Market.

Basil & Feta Corn Salad
This Basil and Feta Corn Salad from Delish is an easy, no cook, summertime salad. Most of these ingredients can be found in the produce aisle at South Square Market. You can find regular and vegan feta in the dairy aisle. Be bold! Double the recipe for delicious day after barbeque leftovers.

Summer Vegetable Focaccia Bread Art
Alleviate last minute stress in your kitchen this Memorial Day by trying a dish that can be made in advance. Take inspiration from this Focaccia Bread Art by Sugar Greek Show to create a colorful spin on a traditional recipe. All you need to do is select your herbs, slice your veggies, drizzle with your favorite olive oil and bake. It's that easy.

April Showers Bring May Mocktails!

With the City of Philadelphia announcing plans to ease Covid restrictions on June 11, 2021, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate! From fruity sips to floral infusions, we've rounded up a list of mocktail recipes for every occasion. Stop by South Square Market to pick up everything you need for these fun, flavorful and festive spring-inspired beverages!

1. Grapefruit Rosemary Lemonade Sparkler

Feeling fancy? Elevate your classic lemonade with a refreshing spritzer like this Grapefruit Rosemary Lemonade Sparkler from Peanut Butter Plus Chocolate. A sprig of fresh garnish will pull together this naturally sweetened beverage. All you need are five simple ingredients that you can pick up on your next visit to South Square Market!

2. The Blackberry Mojito 

Fresh berries and cold drinks go hand and hand. Recipes like Lipstick & Brunch’s virgin Blackberry Mojito are a perfect combo of these springtime favorites. Stop by our produce aisle on your next grocery trip, and in just a couple of minutes, you could be sippin’ pretty with this refreshing drink!

3. Strawberry Citrus Mocktail 

It’s so easy to infuse crisp spring flavors into your creations! To take inspiration from strawberries, try creating your own colorful beverage like this one from Play Party Plan that packs a citrus kick. Garnish your drink with fresh strawberry and lime for extra flavor!

Spice Up Your Cinco de Mayo!

Yes, the calendar now says May. Of course, that means that Cinco de Mayo is on Wednesday! To kick-start your fiesta we’ve compiled three easy recipes that give you a reason to celebrate. Dip into the fun with your favorite South Square Market tortilla chips!

1. Guacamole
Guacamole is a staple side to any Cinco de Mayo fiesta. This simple, yet delicious dish takes inspiration from Mexican chefs to serve up authentic flavors. Check out this recipe from Downshiftology with ingredients you can pick up on your next visit to South Square Market!

2. Pico de Gallo (Fresh Salsa)
All you need to add some color to your festivities are chopped fresh tomatoes, chile peppers, red onion, cilantro, and lime! With fresh ingredients from South Square Market, you can create your own homemade salsa concoction like this Pico de Gallo from Simply Recipes. This dish is easy enough to make in advance and refrigerate until you are ready to celebrate.

3. Queso Cheese Dip
With silky-smooth cheese and a little kick of spice, there’s so much to love about queso. Excite your taste buds this Cinco de Mayo with this creamy and flavorful dip from Recipetineats.


These three dip ideas are sure to bring smiles to your table. Whether you whip up a quick recipe or set up a classic dip trio, South Square Market has everything you need this Cinco de Mayo!

Blueberry Season is Here!

Did you know blueberries are ranked number one in antioxidant health benefits in a comparison with more than 40 fruits and vegetables?!  Enjoy them fresh, frozen or included in any of the delicious recipes outlined below! Pick up everything you need at South Square Market, open daily from 6am - 10pm.

5 Ingredient Blueberry Dump Cake

Serving size: 8

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter (1 stick, or you can use margarine)

• 1 cup flour (all purpose or whole wheat pastry flour)

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup milk (skim, almond milk or other dairy free milk in place of regular milk)

• 1 pint blueberries

Directions:

• Preheat the oven to 375, spray a skillet with cooking spray or grease it with butter and set aside.

• In a bowl melt the butter (30 seconds in the microwave does the trick) then pour in the flour, sugar and milk and whisk to combine, until no big clumps remain. Pour into the prepared skillet.

• Sprinkle the blueberries evenly around the top of the batter.

• Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until edges start to turn slightly brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.

(Recipe by Sweetphi)

Blueberry Mojito Mocktail

Serving size: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)

• 2 Tbls Honey

• 1 Tbls Water

• 1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice about 3-4 limes

• 4 leaves Fresh Mint

• 2 cans Berry Sparkling Water I used La Croix

• 1 Lime sliced into rounds

Directions:

• In a small saucepan, add in the blueberries, honey, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 5 minutes. Mash up the berries and then push the liquid through a sieve to get rid of the skins (optional) set aside to cool

• Once cooled, place half of the blueberry mixture in the bottom of each glass, then pour the lime juice into both glasses. Place some lime slices and mint leaves in the glass

• Add some ice and then pour the sparkling water in each glass. Stir and enjoy!

• Add ice and top with sparkling water in each glass. Stir and enjoy.

(Recipe by The Better Blondie)

Fresh Blueberries
A handful of blueberries can be a refreshing snack! Try tossing some in your favorite cereal, warm oatmeal or include in a morning smoothie!

Five Unique Alternatives to your Fourth of July Barbecue

Fourth of July is almost here, and we know you're prepping for a day of fun, sun, and food!

Here are five things you might not have thought to throw on the grill this weekend.
Pick up everything you need for your barbecue at Rittenhouse Market, open from 6:30am - 10pm daily.

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Corn

Corn is a staple at any barbecue. Try grilling it for a sweet, charred treat!

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Asparagus
Asparagus is a delicious, healthy veggie, and grilling it adds another dimension of flavor and texture. Don’t forget to trim the stalk!

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Squash

Yellow or green, grilled squash is a delicious side to add to your barbecue.

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Portobello Mushrooms

These meaty vegetables are the perfect alternative to your classic burgers and hot dogs.

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Pineapple

After grilling, add a scoop of ice cream and grilled pineapple is the perfect sweet finish to your Fourth of July barbecue.

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To stock up on everything you’ll need for this weekend’s barbecue, stop by Rittenhouse Market or schedule your grocery delivery today. For more fun ways to celebrate the season, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Three Ways to Celebrate Strawberry Season

Strawberry Season is Here
In Pennsylvania, June not only marks the start of summer, it also marks prime strawberry season. There's never been a more perfect time to pick up your favorite soft and sweet berries from Rittenhouse Market.

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Fresh Strawberries
Fresh strawberries are the perfect healthy snack. Keep some in your fridge to satisfy a sweet craving, or pop them in the freezer for a cool treat!

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Chocolate Covered Strawberries
If you're in the mood for something elegant, there's no quicker way to impress family and friends than chocolate covered strawberries.

Ingredients:

• 16oz package of strawberries

• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 15-second increments, stirring in between increments until the chocolate is completely smooth

2. Hold strawberry by the stem, place and swirl in the melted chocolate until the strawberry is covered

3. Place strawberries on a plate and chill in the refrigerator until chocolate is solidified

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Recipe via Betty Crocker

Strawberry Shortcake
This easy recipe can turn your favorite fruit into your favorite dessert in just 30 minutes!

Serves 6

Ingredients:

• 4 cups strawberries, sliced

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 2 1/3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix

• 1/2 cup milk

• 3 tablespoons sugar

• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 425°F. In large bowl, mix strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar; set aside.

2. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick™ mix, milk, 3 tablespoons sugar and the butter until soft dough forms. On ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by 6 spoonfuls.

3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.

4. Split warm shortcakes; fill and top with strawberries and whipped cream.

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To stock up on strawberries and everything else you’ll need to create these fun treats, stop by Rittenhouse Market or schedule your grocery delivery today. For more fun ways to celebrate the season, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.