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	Energizing Strawberry Smoothie - power up for your busy day - Here's a recipe for a protein-packed power smoothie to provide all the on-the-go energy you need to fuel you through your day. View Article »
	Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms - A vegetarian feast fresh from the garden! - The hearty taste of the Portobello mixes with the earthy flavors of garden-fresh vegetables in this recipe for stuffed mushrooms. A dish so rich even the most avid meat-lover might not notice it's vegetarian! View Article »
	Easy to Make Berry Jam - A sweet way to preserve your summer harvest! - Everything you need to know to create simple berry jams by canning them in a hot water bath. View Article »
	Tomato Soup - an easy and delicious way to use your garden-fresh tomatoes and basil - What to do when the tomatoes start pouring in? Make soup, of course! An added benefit of this recipe is that it freezes well, so you can save some for the cold months after the vegetable garden has been put to bed. View Article »
	Tabbouleh - a simple Mediterranean salad - Our recipe for tabbouleh couldn't be easier and most of the ingredients can come straight out of your garden. View Article »
	The Garbage Garden - a fun alternative to composting vegetables - Get more out of your vegetable purchases. You can create a garden from the vegetable scraps that might otherwise go in the compost pile or get tossed into the garbage. View Article »
	How to Make and Enjoy Shrub - perfect for a mixer or mocktail base - Learn how to make your own shrub--a colonial-era, refreshing and oh-so-trendy drink mixer. All it takes is vinegar, sugar and your own fresh produce. View Article »
	How to Roast or Grill Garden-Fresh Vegetables - easy, quick & healthy preps - Nothing beats home-cooked fresh produce, and the most delicious--and simplest--way to prepare vegetables is roasting or grilling. These tips will guide you to perfect roasted or grilled vegetable dishes, every time. View Article »
	Get to Know Peppers From Sweet to Hot - a guide to the many different types of peppers - Peppers are one of the easiest vegetables you can grow, but with 50,000-plus cultivars in the pepper family, what sort of variety should you buy? Get to know more about the different categories of peppers. View Article »
	Greek Tzatziki Sauce - pairs perfectly with gyros, veggies or pita chips - Tzatziki couldn't be easier to make and can be used as a dip, a sauce, or even a stand-alone side dish. Home-grown cucumbers make this Greek favorite even more delicious. View Article »