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...
This recipe was found on the RealSimple.com website. Prep time: 25 minutes Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes Servings: 8 Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 large eggplants (about 3 pounds total), sliced lengthwise (about 16 slices total)* see Cook's Note Kosher salt...
This recipe is from Emeril Lagasse, and it was found on the Food Network website. Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/4 teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper 1 large spaghetti squash...
This recipe is from Belva Halley, of Harmony Valley Farm, and it's included in the recipes found in the publication "From Asparagus to Zucchini: A Guide to Cooking Farm-Fresh Seasonal Produce"--Third edition, Jones Books, 2004. Servings: 8 Ingredients: 1 sheet...
We are sharing another one of Brenda's favorite recipes. Her family raves about this one! Just to remind you-Brenda is one of our greenhouse ladies. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 pound Italian sausage 1 pound ground beef or turkey 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped...
I can't believe the 1st of September is just around the corner! I enjoyed a day spent at the State Fair on Sunday and had a chance to visit the Horticulture Building, a must visit every time I go. I enjoy marveling at all the wonderful produce that home gardeners...
This recipe was found on the Taste of Home website. It goes together quickly and makes a delicious appetizer. Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Servings: 24-30 Ingredients 10 fresh basil leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 2 cups Roma or plum tomatoes,...
This week's eggplant is a white variety, called 'White lightning'. Believed to have originated in India or Burma, eggplant became popular in many Arab countries and Northern Africa around 900 A.D. When it was first introduced in Europe around the 15th century, it was...
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,...
Peppers contain high levels of vitamins A, C, and E and most varieties include the minerals iron and potassium. Refrigerate unwashed in a refrigerator hydrator drawer for 1-2 weeks. Eating them raw, added to a veggie tray, sliced in a salad, or as part of a...
