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Tomato Green Bean Soup

INGREDIENTS1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped carrots 2 teaspoons butter or stick margarine 6 cups chicken broth 1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 garlic clove, minced 3 cups diced fresh tomatoes 1/4 cup minced fresh basil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper DIRECTIONS1. In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrots in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in the broth, … [Read more...]

Fried Green Tomatoes

INGREDIENTS4 large green tomatoes 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup bread crumbs 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 quart vegetable oil for frying DIRECTIONS1. Slice tomatoes 1/2 inch thick. Discard the ends.2. Whisk eggs and milk together in a medium-size bowl. Scoop flour onto a plate. Mix cornmeal, bread … [Read more...]

Tomato Recipes

Composting for a Vibrant Garden

Whether you are new to vegetable gardening or a seasoned pro, composting is a topic that comes up frequently. Many gardeners live and die by composting; others could care less about it. The truth is composting is a great way to feed rich, fertile nutrients to your garden plants.Back in the day, composting was mainly considered an activity for the die-hard gardener that had huge amounts of garden space and land. It was often viewed as … [Read more...]

Simple Composting

3 Must Read Vegetable Gardening Books

If you visit your local book store, you can find possibly hundreds of books on vegetable gardening. How do you weed (no pun intended) through all those books to find a really great one?That's why I am listing my three favorite vegetable gardening books. These three books are full of valuable information and tips to help anyone become a successful vegetable gardener. I'm not saying these three are the best vegetable gardening books out there, … [Read more...]

Vegetable Gardening Tips

Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

Game Plan: Marinate the chicken while you prepare the rest of the ingredients 1 pound chicken breast (about 2 breasts), cubed 3 scallions, whites only, thinly sliced on an angle 2 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, minced 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon dry sherry 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil About 1/3 cup water 3 … [Read more...]

Broccoli Recipes, Onion Recipes

Vegetable Stir Fry

2 tablespoons canola oil 1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash Original Blend 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced diagonally 2 cups broccoli florets 2 cups fresh, sliced mushrooms 6 ounces snow peas 1 small tomato, cut into wedges 1 small white onion 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 clove fresh garlicHeat oil and Mrs. Dash Original Blend over high heat. Add carrots and broccoli, cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly. Add mushrooms and snow peas, and … [Read more...]

Broccoli Recipes, Carrot Recipes, Onion Recipes

Hearty Chicken Stew

4 small onions, quartered 6 cloves garlic, peeled 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks 2 pounds chicken thighs, skin removed Handful thyme sprigs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 ½ pounds red bliss potatoes, washed and quartered 2 handfuls of green beans, trimmed 3 to 4 boxes of low sodium chicken brothIn a large pot, combine onions, garlic, carrots, chicken and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Add … [Read more...]

Carrot Recipes, Green Bean Recipes, Onion Recipes, Potato Recipes

Turn Your Vegetable Garden Into Paradise

If you have ever grown a vegetable garden in your background, then you have probably realized that it can get down right ugly, possibly even an eye sore. Normally vegetable gardens are for practical use and not used so much for aesthetics. Well, I say you can buck the trend. Just because it is a vegetable garden doesn't mean it can't be as gorgeous as it is functional.Most vegetable gardeners tend to use their artistic skills for flower … [Read more...]

Vegetable Gardening Tips