Fresh Salsa


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I can’t believe I haven’t posted this recipe–it’s our FAVORITE!!! Seriously, I could drink it. When you start eating it, and can’t stop, you’re going to think that someone slipped in a narcotic–it’s so addictive. I got this recipe from my sister, and tweaked it just a little.
Chop to desired consistency (in a food processor [...]

Zucchini and Cornbread

My sister-in-law gave me this great recipe. I’m always looking for a yummy way to eat zucchini–other than bread.
Zucchini and Tomatoes
Combine in a skillet until onions are soft and translucent:
1 TBS olive oil
1 small/medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed/minced
Add and cook 2 minutes:
1 small/medium zucchini, sliced
Add and simmer 5-10 minutes:
1 (15oz) can diced tomatoes, with [...]

Thai Green Curry with Rice

This dish is one of our family’s favorites! I’ve made it this spring so I can serve all my home grown veggies.
Ingredients:

1 can Coconut Milk
Try not to disturb the can very much (don’t shake it!), since it separates into cream and milk. The coconut cream will be on the top, and the watery milk on [...]

My Winning Salsa Recipe

My goal this year was two-fold:

Grow enough veggies to make my own salsa
Find a salsa recipe that my family likes more than or equal to Pace Picante 

I am happy to report success in both areas! Here is the salsa recipe I found/altered:

24 pounds tomatoes (equals about 34 cups cored, skinned, and quartered)
2 pounds green peppers (equals [...]

Yummy Marinara Sauce

This sauce is great for spaghetti or lasagna. Add diced veggies or meat.

Simmer in 1 cup of water:

1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped

Add and simmer for 30 minutes:

15 ounces tomato sauce (or 2 cups)
2 TBS dry parsley or 1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 TBS lemon juice
1 1/2 TBS honey
1 1/2 tsp basil
1 [...]

Oh SO EASY Tomato Sauce

My friend gave me this recipe–comes in super handy when tomato plants are overflowing! This is so quick and easy, it’s a lifesaver!
 

Line cookie sheet with foil. Wash and quarter tomatoes (take off stems, but no need to peel, core, or seed) and lay skin-side down in the pan. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Bake at [...]

Veggie Lasagna

I used all fresh, home-grown vegetables in this recipe and it was DELICIOUS!!!
Vegetable Lasagna
Cook 1 box of lasagna noodles according to instructions on the box.
Saute in 2 TBS olive oil until soft,

1 diced, peeled carrots
1 stalks of diced celery
1 seeded, diced green pepper
1/2 diced onion
2 cloves pressed garlic

Add and simmer 10 minutes,

1/2 cup chopped broccoli
1/2 cup chopped cauliflower
1 1/2 cups [...]

Delicious Potato Soup

I think the best part of having a garden is actually cooking with home-grown veggies! I love this potato soup recipe.

Potato Soup
Saute 1 cup diced onions and 1/2 cup chopped celery in 2 TBS butter until transparent. Add 2 cups peeled, cubed potatoes, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp salt, and pepper (to taste). Cover and [...]

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