Fried Squash Blossoms

Fried Squash Blossoms don’t have to be stuffed before frying, but I really enjoy stuffing them with herbs and cheese. It’s like a cheese stick! These make a very impressive appetizer, and go really well with some marinara sauce for dipping. 12 Squash Blossoms (I usually use zucchini.)Vegetable Oil Filling½ Cup Mozzarella Cheese½ Cup Cream…

Quick Refridgerator Pickles

When you want to make homemade pickles, but don’t have time to sterilize jars or making regular pickles seems intimidating; start with this recipe! It’s a good way to get your foot in the door to the wonderful world of pickles. Fills 2 quart jars. 2 lb Slicing Cucumbers  (Cut into slices or into spears,…

Grilled Zucchini

Grilled zucchini is such a simple food, but I think it’s one of my favorite things to have when I can get fresh zucchini. And it is so versatile! You can add it to pasta, soup, sandwiches and wraps, salad, as a main course, eaten warm or cold, etc. 1 lb Zucchini (about 3 medium…

Fresh Basil Tea

When I figured out you could make Basil tea, I felt like I’d been lied to my whole life. You can do a lot more with basil than just pesto! 1 Cup Water⅛ Cup Packed Fresh Basil Leaves Optional Additions per cup of tea  (You can do one of these or all of them, depending…

Baked Zucchini Sticks

If you like cheese sticks, these baked zucchini sticks offer a surprisingly satisfying alternative. They make a great snack, and can be a good way to sneak some veggies into your kid’s diet. 5 Medium Zucchini Flour Mix½ Cup Flour½ Tsp Salt¼ Tsp Pepper Egg Mix1 Egg1 Tbs Milk or Water Breadcrumb Mix½ Cup Seasoned…

Garlic Scape Pesto

I love regular pesto, it goes well in so many dishes. So a wonderful alternative is garlic scape pesto! It adds garlic flavor to your dish, while also finding a new way to use garlic scapes! 2 Cups Garlic Scapes cut into one inch pieces (you can use the entire garlic scape)2 Tbs Walnuts (you…

Rhubarb Apple Sauce

This is a creative way to use up some of your extra rhubarb, and goes absolutely great with pork. 1 lb Rhubarb2 lb Apples (Sweeter apples go well with the rhubarb, but you can use any apple.If using a tarter apple, add more sugar to taste.)¼ Cup Water½ Cup Sugar1 tsp Cinnamon¼  tsp Ginger¼ tsp…

Rhubarb Custard Pie

This is a little different, as I’m again sharing somebody else’s recipe. But I’ve made it and it’s so good, and I couldn’t help but share. Since it’s not my own recipe, I can’t share it here due to copy write. But I am allowed to share a photo and a link to the creator…

Veggie Dip

My family loves to dip everything in this. Baby carrots, cucumber, sandwich spread, pork rinds, bell pepper, celery, etc. Here’s a downloadable PDF! 2 Cups Mayo2 Cups Sour Cream2 Tsp Dried  Dill Weed2 Tsp Dried Minced Onion2 Tsp Dried Parsley *optional Dried Beef, 2.25 oz  jar. (Usually we only do this for special occasions when…

Oven Roasted Asparagus

Roasting your asparagus in the oven is by far one of the best ways to cook it. You may never go back to any other method!Here’s a printable PDF! 1 lb Asparagus (1 large bunch)Olive OilSalt and Pepper2 Tsp Dried Parsley or 4 Tsp Fresh3 TBS Lemon JuiceSprinkle of Parmesan Cheese 1. Preheat your oven…