Found on the AllRecipes.com website, this easy main dish stir-fry is quite versatile. You don’t have to stick to the vegetables listed in the ingredients section. It can be prepared with up to 6 cups of your family’s favorite vegetables or any extra vegetables you have on hand, such as green bell peppers, celery, broccoli, […]
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Easy Savoy Cabbage Salad
Inspired by her Ukrainian roots, Olena Osipov is credited with this easy salad recipe. She shares this and many other delicious and kid-friendly recipes on her blog, iFoodreal. Prep Time: 15 minutes Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 2 pounds (1/2 large head) Savoy cabbage, finely shredded 3 large Carrots, coarsely grated 2 cup Peas, fresh or […]
Dee’s Corner

We’ve been enjoying a stretch of beautiful warm fall days, perfect for the beginning of apple-picking season! And we’re happy to offer you one of our favorite varieties in this week’s share, Sweet Tango. You’ll find this one is crisp, sweet and extremely juicy. Developed at the University of Minnesota, it’s a cross between the […]
Cabbage, Potato & Carrot Soup
Ingredients: 4 large carrots, thinly sliced 2 large potatoes, thinly sliced 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1/4 medium head green cabbage, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, smashed 6 cups chicken stock 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon salt ground black pepper to taste […]
Savoy Cabbage

Savoy cabbage is striking in its difference from the regular green cabbage we are more familiar with. It’s darker in color and the leaves are crinkly, like crepe paper. Green cabbage has a mild flavor and is crunchy in texture, which makes it perfect for coleslaw. The flavor of the Savoy is somewhat sweeter and […]
Red Bell Peppers

Sweet red bell peppers are a rich source of vitamin C. They also offer us a significant amount of vitamin A and adequate levels of essential minerals such as iron, copper, zinc, potassium, manganese, magnesium, and selenium. Store red bell peppers in the refrigerator in a plastic bag. They will stay fresh for 3-4 days. […]
Sweet Tango Apples

A cross between the popular Honeycrisp and Zestar apple, Sweet Tango offers us the best of both varieties. Upon the first bite, it delivers a satisfying crunch and a sweet-tart flavor. Excellent as a snacking/eating apple, it’s superior in apple crisp or apple cake, breads or pies. Enjoy!
Tomatoes

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, broiled, grilled, sauteed, . . . or just eaten […]
Potatoes

Potatoes are considered an important staple food and the number one vegetable crop in the world. Because of their neutral starchy flavor, they are a good complement to many meals. They are available year-round as they are harvested somewhere every month of the year. Potatoes are thought of as a comfort food whether they are […]
Cucumbers

Since cucumbers are 95 percent water, they help us replenish the fluids and minerals we lose on those sizzling hot July days. While containing small amounts of vitamins A, C, and a few minerals, they are rich in vitamin E. In addition to using as a snack, either sliced or whole, try it as a refreshing […]