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	Cucumber Salad - a cool treat on a hot summer’s day - Not too sure what to do with all of your extra cucumbers? This salad is a perfect way to utilize them. View Article »
	Use Your Summer Harvest: Fresh Tomatoes 5 Ways - fresh, sauce, salsa, juice, canned/frozen - If you're looking for new ways to use your tomatoes, try some of these ideas! View Article »
	Top 10 Tomato Pests and Problems - and how to avoid them - Here's expert advice on how to keep your tomatoes healthy and prevent the 10 most common problems with tomato plants. View Article »
	Mint Julep A refreshing adult beverage; perfect for those quiet spring nights or as the signature cocktail of your Kentucky Derby party. View Article »
	Grilling with Fresh Herbs - fire up the flavor - Use herbs from your garden to add layers of flavor to grilled foods. A fresh supply of herbs make the tastiest marinades and rubs. View Article »
	Mint Marinade This recipe makes a sweet, tangy marinade for beef, pork or lamb. View Article »
	Parsley Cilantro Marinade The perfect seasoning recipe for fish, shrimp and poultry. View Article »
	Lemon and Thyme Marinade This recipe provides a light, refreshing flavor for poultry or fish. View Article »
	Lemon Sage Rub A mellow seasoning for meat and poultry. View Article »
	Edible Landscaping: A New Trend in Outdoor Living - how to add fruits, vegetables and herbs to your garden - Adding edible plants, berries and fruits to your traditional garden scheme is a clever way to add beauty as well as reduce your food costs. View Article »
	Growing Herbs and Vegetables for Pets - it’s fun and easy to grow containers of foods your pet will love - Most house pets can enjoy a range of fresh foods as part of their overall diets. Many of the herbs and vegetables among these foods are quite easy to grow in containers. View Article »
	Fresh Rhubarb Pie - fresh ingredients that will take your dessert to new heights - An old-school take on pie that you will serve time after time. View Article »
	Pollination Charts for Fruit-bearing Trees and Shrubs - how to get a larger crop of apples, blueberries and pears - Some fruit trees and shrubs cannot pollinate themselves, or if they can, then it's not highly effective. These charts recommend good pollinator sources to guide you to which different variety must be planted nearby to ensure a large harvest of fruits. View Article »
	Herbal Tea from your Windowsill - grow and brew your own cup of relaxation - Growing your own herbs for tea is an easy and inexpensive windowsill project that rewards you with great taste and the meditative moments that come with prepping, brewing and sipping. View Article »
	Super Bowl Party with Gourmet Finger Foods - make these gourmet finger food appetizers and score a touchdown with your Super Bowl party guests - Super Bowl Sunday is filled with football and food. This year kick it up a notch with gourmet finger foods. View Article »
	Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes - a decadent finger food perfect for any party - You can’t go wrong with anything that has cream cheese and this recipe is no exception, add in the shrimp and tomatoes and you have the perfect party appetizer. View Article »
	Cherry Pepper Poppers - a unique twist on the typical pepper popper - If you like jalapeno poppers, you are in for real treat with these Cherry Pepper Poppers. Your taste buds will be salivating for the tang the cherry peppers and salty prosciutto. View Article »
	Baked Radicchio and Herbed Goat Cheese Dip - So much cheesy goodness, your guests won’t even know they are eating a serving of veggies too - Herbs, goat cheese and radicchio all mix together in perfect dip harmony. View Article »
	Low Calorie Green Onion Dip - a great low calorie swap - Pair this low cal dip with chips, pita bread and other dippable delights. View Article »
	Crispy Kale Chips - crispy, delicious AND healthy - Everyone craves a salty snack now and again, and now you can have that snack without the accompanying guilt of straying from your New Year's Resolution. View Article »
	Mulled Wine & Cider - spice up your next holiday party with this festive cocktail - A delightful and warming beverage with aromatic spices and apple cider with a touch of citrus, your party guests are sure ask for the recipe. View Article »
	Gingerbread Cookies made Simple Ingredients 1 cups granulated sugar ½ cup Brown sugar (packed) 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 3 tablespoons molasses 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk (or your favorite milk substitute!) 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2… View Article »
	Baked Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar and Pecans - A Perfect Thanksgiving Addition - Acorn squash will be your new favorite side dish after you try this one. Slightly reminiscent of a Sweet Potato Casserole, you will definitely want seconds! View Article »
	Carrots & Potatoes Roasted with Onion & Garlic Ingredients5 large carrots, cut diagonally optional cut into 1/2 inch slices (or use baby carrots)4 medium white potatoes, cubed1 medium Vidalia onion, cut into eighths2 cloves garlic, minced6 tablespoons melted butter or olive oilSalt &… View Article »
	Homemade Herb Butter - and Salt and Sugar too - Make delicious herb infused butter, salt and sugar right in your own kitchen! View Article »
	Sea Salt and Garlic Roast Pumpkin Seeds - a flavorful, crunchy snack - It's that season to roast and toast your pumpkin seeds! When carving your pumpkins or cooking with fresh pumpkin make sure to save the seeds. Add your choice of seasoning to make great snacks for the kids, and a bonus, they are rich in fiber too! View Article »
	Hint of Mint S'mores -with directions for making indoors- Fresh mint leaves provide a brilliant twist to our campfire favorite. View Article »
	Pumpkin Spiced Latte - in a slow cooker - Yum! Make and enjoy this seasonal drink of coffee and milk at home. View Article »
	5 Reasons to Grow Your Own Radishes Find out why you should grow your own radishes. The #1 reason being, a radish is one of the easiest and fastest vegetables to grow. View Article »
	Black Bean & Corn Salsa Salad - with a Mediterranean touch - The ingredients of this easy-to-make recipe blend into a robust, fresh flavor that works well as a relish with chicken or fish, as a side dish or served with tortilla chips. View Article »
	Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad This great recipe provides the perfect blend of tangy tomatoes and mellow feta cheese. View Article »
	Simple Steps to Freeze and Store Vegetables If your vegetable garden is producing more than you can use in your weekly meals (lucky you!), then follow these steps to freeze and store your extra harvest to use over the next 8-12 months. View Article »
	Minty Honeydew Sorbet -and frozen fruit snacks- When a heatwave strikes, find relief and cool down with this minty melon delight. View Article »
	Double Berry Crisp (Gluten Free) It's here, S-U-M-M-E-R, and nothing beats the sweet flavor of blueberries and raspberries in this easy-to-make, tasty treat on a hot, lazy summer day. (…just don't forget a dollop of ice cream on top) View Article »
	Simple Pickling Brine Make basic pickling brine with this recipe and can your vegetables to enjoy later. View Article »
	4th of July Creamy Potato Salad - made with red radishes, white potatoes, and blue violas- This recipe will WOW the hungry crowds at your 4th of July picnic with its patriotic colors, refreshingly crisp texture, and delicious taste. View Article »
	5 Delightful Edible Flowers Try their sweet, peppery, licorice, tangy or tart flavors! Some flowers are not just a pretty face, but do double-duty as edible ingredients. The flowers' bright colors add to the visual display of food and provide interesting flavors. View Article »
	Asparagus and Pesto Pasta Salad - use your fresh asparagus harvest - The perfect mix of cheesy goodness and savory pesto with a punch of flavor coming from the sun dried tomatoes, you won't be able to say no to seconds. View Article »
	Scrumptious Strawberry-Banana Smoothie Muffins with Strawberry Butter These tasty, moist muffins have a healthy secret … spinach! View Article »
	Fresh Salsa Mexicana (Pico de Gallo) - easy to make recipe - Enjoy this refreshing condiment on tortilla chips, tacos, frittatas, burritos, quesadillas, potatoes and fajitas. View Article »
	Strawberry Agua Fresca – A Refreshing Drink - enjoy aguas frescas on Cinco de Mayo - Aguas frescas are a popular beverage comprised of fruits, seeds or flowers mixed with sugar, lime, and water. View Article »
	Corned Beef Grilled Cheese Leftovers never tasted so good! Did you celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year with a big pan or crock pot of corned beef and cabbage? And now you have leftovers, so what are you going to do with them? Well we have the perfect recipe for you, Corned Beef Grilled Cheese! You can… View Article »
	Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower If I could name my favorite flavor it would probably be Garlic Parmesan! A healthier twist on garlic parm wings would be Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower! This dish did not disappoint! What you need: The first step is removing the "stem" from the head of… View Article »
	Bacon and Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Let's just start this off by saying I love roasted veggies! A couple top picks for me are roasted cauliflower and roasted carrots. Roasting has the tendency to really bring out the vegetables flavor without needing a ton of fat or spices added. With… View Article »
	Marshmallow & Almond topped Sweet Potato Bake Ingredients 3 (15-oz.) cans sweet potatoes, drained 1/4 cup melted margarine or butter 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 15 large marshmallows 1/2 cup sliced almonds Directions1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12x8-inch… View Article »
	Chestnut Appetizer 1 (10 ounce) can whole chestnuts, drained 2 cups soy sauce 1 cup brown sugar 1 pound bacon In a small mixing bowl, combine chestnuts and soy sauce. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.Preheat oven to 450°F Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and… View Article »
	Heavenly Apple Crisp Is your mouth watering yet? If not, it will be when the delightful aroma of apple and cinnamon is wafting from your oven! View Article »
	Light and Creamy Potato Salad A healthy variation on the cookout classic, this potato salad utilizes low-fat buttermilk and light mayonnaise. View Article »
	Best Ever Garden Veggie Quesadillas - use fresh vegetables from your garden - Quesadillas are a cinch to make and their flavor can't be beat when you make them with garden fresh vegetables. View Article »
	Vegetable Cream Cheese Rich and tasty appetizer, great for all of your dipping needs! View Article »
	Chocolate Mint Frosting 5 Tbsp light cream1/4 c fresh mint leaves, chopped3 c confectioner’s sugar1 tsp vanilla1/2 c butter, softened1/2 c cocoaCombine cream and mint in a small saucepan. Heat to near boiling. Remove from heat and let sit until cool. Strain, pressing all… View Article »
	Freezing Summer Favorites - tips for storing tomatoes & herbs - The basics steps for preparing and storing garden fresh tomatoes and herbs for quick, easy use later. View Article »
	Spiced Up Deviled Eggs 1 dozen peeled, hardboiled eggs1/2 cup mayonnaise2 Tbsp. curry powder3 oz. Sweet and Spicy Tabasco or other hot sauce2 tsp. turmericCut all the eggs in half, lengthwise.Scoop out the yolks and place them in a large bowl, reserving the egg whites for… View Article »
	Chile Cornbread A delicious and easy recipe for Chile Cornbread. View Article »