At FreshDirect, we believe you should be able to make choices that support the health of the environment. That’s why we work directly with farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and creators who are committed to doing things right. This month, we’re shining a spotlight on the people and products paving the way to a more sustainable future. […]
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Use Focaccia To Make Amazing Pizza
What’s almost as easy as ordering takeout but way more satisfying and prepped just the way you like? Focaccia pizza! Focaccia from the FreshDirect bakery was practically made for this purpose: thick and chewy with an airy lightness, it’s a handy stand-in for a grandma-style pizza crust. Each flatbread arrives frozen to preserve its taste […]
Quick Kimchi Noodles Recipe
Kimchi, the Korean pickle, is a versatile thing. In addition to being a standard side dish for a traditional meal, it can be incorporated into a variety of recipes, bringing a spicy, tangy kick wherever it’s put.
Top Foods For Gut Health
Did you know that some of the best foods in the world—bread, cheese, beer, wine, and even chocolate—are fermented? Let’s break it down for you: fermentation is one of the oldest food manufacturing processes, and it’s simply when sugar is converted (by yeast or bacteria) to acids, gases, or alcohol. Fermented foods are better for […]
Announcing the FreshDirect Bag Donation Program
FreshDirect has launched a program to connect our customers with local community organizations that have a need for reusable bags. You are welcome to donate your used FreshDirect bags to one of our partner organizations. Please be sure that your bags are: Clean In good condition Free from labels bearing your personal information.
Slow-Cooker Vietnamese Pork Bowls Recipe
This recipe takes its inspiration from Vietnamese-style pork, featuring a sauce with a dynamic combo of savory and sweet. We like to cook it using pork shoulder or butt in a slow cooker, which gives the meat time to become extra tender and flavorful. It’s served atop rice with crisp pickled veggies and other fun […]
About Driscoll’s Sweetest Batch™ Berries, Plus a No-Bake Cheescake
When it comes to berries, the sweeter the better, we say! FreshDirect offers Sweetest Batch™ berries from our friends at Driscoll’s. Each variety is specifically bred and grown to hit your tongue like a sugar drop, and that’s no exaggeration: when measured in brix units (the scale for measuring natural sugars in fruit) these berries […]
Sweet & Spicy Sesame Chicken Wings Recipe
Wings have really got everything going for them: there’s the juicy dark meat, crispy skin, and the fact that they taste good with virtually any sauce or seasonings you put on them. And while they’re delicious any time you’ve got a craving, they really are the star of the show in a munchies-filled game day […]
Our Favorite Easy Dinner Recipes
Everyone needs a few go-to weeknight dinner recipes in their back pocket. The ones that you can put together with minimal effort in very little time. We’ve collected some of our favorites in the list below. When you’re short on meal inspiration, give one of these dishes a try. You might just find a new […]
About the Ancient Grain Fonio, Plus a Recipe
Fonio is a gluten-free ancient grain that has been farmed in West Africa for thousands of years. In countries like Senegal and Nigeria, it’s a centerpiece of the local cuisines, often appearing alongside stews or folded into porridge-type dishes. Once you get to know fonio’s nutty, rich taste and pleasing, quinoa-like texture, it’s easy to […]
Grain Bowls with Egunsi Foods Soups
One of our all-time favorite local discoveries at FreshDirect is soups from Egunsi Foods. Made in New York City, these ready-made, 100% vegan soups to bring West African flavors straight to your kitchen. Egunsi Foods uses locally-sourced ingredients wherever possible, and works with African farms for their spices and grains. From their tomato-y Obe Ata […]
Discover New Vegetables With a Farm Share Box
Scroll down for our farm share veggie bake recipe! Ordering a farm share box from FreshDirect is like hitting the produce jackpot: each box has a curated selection of seasonal vegetables delivered to you directly from the local farms where they’re grown and harvested. A farm share box gives you the benefits of joining a […]
Vegan Banana Bread Recipe
Hey everyone, it’s Emerald again, food stylist at FreshDirect. If you’re looking for a rainy day recipe, this banana bread will sweeten things up—all while keeping it vegan! Here’s how to make it using just ripe fruit and some simple pantry ingredients:
Why Shop Fair Trade Products on FreshDirect
At FreshDirect, we believe in bringing you products for you that not only taste great, but also are made and sourced according to the highest standards. That’s because extraordinary food experiences are about more than just flavor and freshness: they’re also about recognizing the work and relationships that sustain our foodways. We support a more […]
How Fairtrade Bananas Support Ethical Food Production
Supporting sustainable and ethical food production is a key part of FreshDirect’s mission. We’ve taken this another step further by partnering with Equal Exchange to be the first east coast online retailer to sell their organic, Fairtrade bananas, which are sourced from three small farmer cooperatives in Ecuador and Peru. This relationship is a new […]
Donate to New York Common Pantry & Help Fight Hunger
FreshDirect is proud to announce a new charitable partnership with New York Common Pantry (NYCP). We encourage you to join us in addressing food insecurity by contributing to an organization that is at the forefront of ensuring that all New Yorkers have access to quality food and services. To help, you can select a donation in […]
Spinach Artichoke Chicken Alfredo Baked Ziti
Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish combines an easy homemade Alfredo sauce with chicken, mighty spinach, artichokes and pasta.
Lamb Loin Roast
FreshDirect is excited to bring you this hard-to-find boneless lamb roast. Learn how to cook one in the oven with our easy-to-follow recipe!
Learn More About our Pasture Raised Local Lamb Program
Drew Lewis of Brothers Ridge Farm in upstate New York is a fourth-generation farmer that’s growing pasture-raised lamb without antibiotics, with a focus on sustainable and regenerative farming practices. Read more to learn about the shift in our program, and how we’re continuing to bring you the best-tasting lamb you’ve ever had.
Make This Filling Vegan Buddha Bowl for Dinner Tonight
Save time by using pre-cut veggies and heat-and-eat quinoa to make this vegan Buddha bowl in minutes.
Egg-Stuffed Baked Sweet Potatoes
Eat them for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
A Cheesy Asparagus and Gruyere Tart
This tart puts all other tarts to shame.
Recipes for a Perfect Po-ke Par-tay
The first rule of poke: There are no rules.
Chicken and Chickpea Salad Recipe
This salad recipe from our team feels super decadent, but it actually packs tons of nutrients—especially protein from the 1-2 punch of chicken and chickpeas!
About Sustainable Steelhead and Arctic Char From Iceland
Grindavik, Iceland is a small town with a 1,000-year-old fishing history. These days, it’s home to our partner Matorka, who is carrying that tradition into the future. Matorka is a leader in sustainable aquaculture, raising steelhead and arctic char using a land-based farm that leverages the purity of Iceland’s natural resources in an efficient, carbon-neutral […]
Get To Know The Women-Led Food Brands of FreshDirect
FreshDirect is proud to be powered by women leaders, from experts on our own teams to the farmers, creators, and entrepreneurs behind many of the items we offer. This March, in honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the female food industry professionals who are crafting, innovating, and paving the way for a more equitable […]
Passover and Easter Catering for the Holidays
The spring holidays are a great time to connect with tradition, especially over a festive meal that commemorates the occasion. FreshDirect offers fully-prepped meals for Passover and Easter that’ll make it easy to fill your table with delicious foods—all you have to do is heat them up! All catering meals include your choice of main […]