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  1. Veggie Gardener Helpful Hints
    Ingredients 1 cup ricotta cheese (8 ounces) 1 cup cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 large banana peppers 4 small poblano chilies Extra-virgin olive oil, for rubbing Directions In a medium bowl, blend the...
  2. Veggie Gardener Helpful Hints
    This potato salad looked so delicious, I just had to try it. I was not disappointed, and I don't think you will be either. This is a nice alternative to the usual mustard or mayonnaise-based potato salad. Category Finalist, Sides and Salads. "My husband doesn't like mayonnaise, so I created a...
  3. Veggie Gardener Helpful Hints
    You have worked hard growing and harvesting all those tomatoes during the summer and fall, and have a pantry or freezer full of preserved tomatoes. Have you ever stopped and stared at all those tomatoes and wondered what to do with them? If this has happened to you, perhaps you need some...
  4. Veggie Gardener Helpful Hints
    My family will all be here this weekend and this Broccoli Cauliflower Soup recipe is my favorite "go to" for a crowd! The Spike seasoning makes this soup taste wonderfully new to your taste buds and helps to keep down the salt! Even children love this soup! INGREDIENTS 1 chopped onion 1 bunch...
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    You can forget those plain and boring steamed carrots now. This recipe for Garlic and Thyme Glazed Carrots will add new life to a favorite vegetable. The recipe is very simple, and will add a lot of flavor to your next carrot dish. You will never look at carrots the same again. Ingredients 1...
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    This is a very delicious recipe for eggplant and sausage casserole. It is a traditional Southwestern dish. You can also experiment by adding mozzarella cheese, portobella mushrooms, or tomatoes. Ingredients 1/2 lb bulk sausage (Jimmy Dean or similar works well) 1 small eggplant 1 egg, beaten 1...
  7. Veggie Gardener Helpful Hints
    Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 5 cups (about 12 oz.) green beans, cut into 3 - 4 inch pieces 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 3 shallots, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper Directions Melt butter in a large Dutch Oven over medium-high...
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    Ingredients 2 - 3 small zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices (if zucchini are large, cut in half or fourths lengthwise, then slice) 1 Tbsp olive oil 4 - 6 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced pinch sea salt 2 Tbsp chopped flat parsley 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup grated mozzarella...
  9. Veggie Gardener Helpful Hints
    Ingredients 4 slices whole grain bread 1/4 cup soy cream cheese at room temperature 1/4 cup avocado 1/4 cup yellow mustard 1/4 cup cucumber, shaved 1/4 cup carrot, shaved 1/4 cup pickled onions 1/4 cup roasted red bell pepper (or you can use a raw bell pepper, thinly sliced) 1/4 cup...
  10. Veggie Gardener Helpful Hints
    Ingredients 8 large tomatoes (Big Beef or Beefsteaks work well) 1 tsp. Cooking oil 1 lb. lean ground beef 1/2 cup finely chopped green onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper 1/2 cup cooked orzo 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 3 tbsp. coarsely chopped pine...
  11. Veggie Gardener Helpful Hints
    Ingredients 1 lb. fresh broccoli florets (see trimming instructions) 1 1/2 T olive oil 1 T soy sauce 1 tsp. sesame oil 1 T sesame seeds, toasted Preheat oven to 450 F (or use 475 and shorten the cooking time slightly.) Trimming Instructions: You can trim broccoli stems and roast them with...
  12. Veggie Gardener Helpful Hints
    Ingredients 4 Vidalia or Texas Sweet Onions Batter: 1/3 C. Cornstarch 1 1/2 C. Flour 2 tsp. Garlic - minced 2 tsp. Paprika 1 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Pepper 24 oz. Beer Seasoned Flour: 2 C. Flour 4 tsp. Paprika 2 tsp. Garlic powder 1/2 tsp. Pepper 1/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper Directions Mix...
  13. Veggie Gardener Helpful Hints
    Ingredients Topping 4 slices white sandwich bread, each slice torn into quarters 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1/4 teaspoon table salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 cups canned fried onions (about 6 ounces) Beans and sauce Table salt 2 pounds fresh green beans, ends...
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