The oldest member of the cabbage family, kale is among the earliest cultivated and was a favorite vegetable in ancient Rome. It is a powerhouse vegetable, very rich in vitamins A, C, and the mineral calcium. It is also high in the B vitamins. Kale is the highest in...
Roma tomatoes are in the class of plum or paste tomatoes. This variety of tomato typically has a meaty flesh, few seeds, and is less juicy than other tomatoes, which makes them ideal for salsas and cooking down into a tomato sauce or paste. Their shape is an...
Obtained originally from Nancy Mitchell, Brenda shares another family favorite recipe. Her experience has been that her guests sit around this bowl of decadence and eat non-stop until it's gone! Ingredients: 1 can black beans 1 cup fresh sweet corn kernels 4 Roma...
By now we're all familiar with using tomatillos to make salsa verde. After making your own homemade salsa verde, try using it in a main dish. The following chicken enchilada recipe is an easy start. We found this delicious recipe on Pinterest. Isabel gets the credit...
My favorite time of year is upon us! Colors of fall will begin to show and hopefully, cool, crisp and sunny days will take over. We were able to pick a few wagonloads of pumpkins this past Saturday and the crop seems to look very nice with potential for great...
A convenient ready-to-go snack that is low in calories, celery is a staple for many of us. One of the most versatile vegetables around, besides its use as a quick snack, celery is used in salads, stir-fries, soups, and stews. Unlike some vegetables, it retains most...
Mini sweet peppers are small in size and have an elongated, uniform shape that tapers slightly to the non-stem end. The petite peppers range in color from green, yellow, red, to orange and the skin is smooth, thin, glossy, and firm. They have a crisp texture, are...
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...
One of the most popular winter squash varieties, buttercup squash has a sweet and creamy orange flesh. Containing more than 200% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, it is also high in vitamins C and B. An added benefit is that buttercup squash is an...
This is a favorite family recipe passed down from Grandma Pahl. Published in our past newsletters, we're offering it again for your enjoyment. Use your own pie crust recipe or a pre-made crust to save time. Ingredients: Two Pastry crusts: use one to line the pan and...
