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An exceptional addition to the antipasto platter The difference between home-grown and store bought tomatoes is significant. The color is richer, the texture more complicated, and the flavor fuller and sweeter. Oven-roasting concentrates these flavors. Lightly […]
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Have fresh parsley throughout winter Parsley is one of the easiest herbs to grow in a home garden. If you’re growing it, chances are you have more than you need. Parsley freezes exceptionally well. It’s easy to
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The best thing about an early frost This classic green tomato pie recipe is a super way to use up all those green tomatoes in your garden that, due to the weather, won’t have time to ripen.
Asian-style shrimp with noodles and vegetables It’s easy to see why we call this No Pain Lo Mein. This Asian-style shrimp with noodles and vegetables is simple to prepare and delicious to eat. This recipe has fewer
Crunchy, cheesy and a little spicy Simpler to assemble than the deep-fried jalapeno poppers and even more delicious. Adapted from Emeril Lagasse’s Jalapeño Poppers Recipe. Ingredients 6 fresh jalapeño peppers 3 oz cream cheese, softened .75 cups (2.4oz) grated Monterey Jack
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How to freeze grape or cherry tomatoes Cherry tomatoes and grape tomatoes are wildly prolific. What can one do with so many tiny tomatoes? Freezing them is one option. It’s really easy to do and come winter you’ll have
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Crisp and perfectly seasoned Adapted from the Bread and Butter Refrigerator Pickles recipe on the Brown Eyed Baker website. Ingredients 1.5 lbs pickling cucumbers, sliced 1.5 Tbl kosher salt 3/4 cup thinly sliced sweet onion 1 cup (7oz)
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Potluck, picnic or party Ingredients 4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed 4 Tbl sesame paste 2 Tbl sesame oil 6 Tbl tamari 4 Tbl sake 3 Tbl rice vinegar 2 Tbl honey 1 tsp sambal oelek
Tuna noodle bowl For extra flavor, before slicing the tuna, use one teaspoon miso paste to coat the tuna steak. Then, press a few ginger slices onto the top and bottom of the fish. Marinate in the fridge 30 minutes. Remove ginger before
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Easy assembly and cleanup: Campfire Apple Crisp A great recipe when you crave eating a warm dessert around the campfire. The ingredients are easy to pack: combine raisins, sugar, oatmeal and cinnamon in a ziplock baggie. Apples
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A cool, light, Asian appetizer To keep these fresh spring rolls from sticking to the plate and tearing open, always place them onto a damp paper towel covered plate. If you won’t be eating them immediately, cover the rolls, too.
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A twist on classic Thai flavors This is a great way to use up bok choy from the garden. For this recipe you will need a pan and cover that can go from the stovetop to the oven, and
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