This variety of winter squash is large, oval and yellow, and looks similar to a melon. It is unique among squash because when cooked, its yellowish flesh separates into long strands that resemble pasta. Spaghetti squash provides vitamins A and C and some of the B...
I want to take a moment and remember those we lost on 9-11, 17 years ago already. We cannot forget the sacrifices of all the brave men and women who that day and to this day continue to keep us safe and free. As we prepare for this week's CSA shares, I look back over...
With the end of the State Fair and the beginning of a new school year, I think we can truly say fall has arrived. Time to think about the soups, stews and casseroles we haven't had for awhile. We'll be including more of those types of recipes as we start seeing more...
Most often used in their light yellow stage, Hungarian sweet peppers look very much like banana peppers. However, when fully ripened, they are vivid red-orange to red in color. The heat and flavor of Hungarian peppers will vary depending on the variety and how ripe...
Found on the Kraft website, this fresh and colorful salad is easily and quickly assembled. A chopped cucumber can also be added for additional flavor. Prep: 20 minutes Servings: 8 Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh Cilantro, divided 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing 2 Garlic...
This is one of those versatile recipes that can be varied according to what you have on hand. Try using the Hungarian sweet peppers in this week's share for added flavor and color. This salsa is excellent served as is, with tortilla chips. Or try serving it with...
Found on the website The Spruce Eats, this recipe was submitted by Executive chef and food writer Barbara Rolek. She tells us that Hungarian Tomato-Pepper Stew is a vegetable stew that combines three favorite Hungarian ingredients: peppers, tomatoes and paprika. Lecso...
Important in Mexican cooking, the tomatillo, or husk tomato, has been under-utilized and not as well-known in this country. It is the main ingredient in salsa verde, or green sauce. When tomatillos are blended with the perfect combination of garlic, onion, hot chile...
Ripe muskmelon is nearly round in size and the rind is rough textured and tan to greenish-tan in color. The outer skin of a muskmelon looks like a network of intertwining veins. The flesh is sweet , fragrant, and deep orange in color. Muskmelon is low in calories...
The first ripe tomatoes of the season are eagerly anticipated by cooks and gardeners alike. An excellent source of antioxidants and dietary fiber, they also offer us high levels of vitamin A and potassium, and are a good source of vitamin C. They can be baked,...
