Category Archives for Fruits and Vegetables

Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

One of my favorite treats and desserts this time of the year is strawberry shortcake made with  fresh berries. I get them from a local produce stand. 3 cups fresh strawberries 1/2-1 cup sugar Pound cake Whipped topping or whipped cream Slice the strawberries into a bowl and add the sugar. I like to start […]

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Easy Healthy Roasted Vegetable Medley

1/2 Tbsp reduced-salt soy sauce 3 Tbsp olive oil black pepper to taste 1 bag (12 oz) vegetable medley (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, or anything healthy), rinsed and well drained 1 garlic clove, minced (optional) Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large mixing bowl whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, and black pepper […]

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Herb Stuffed Acorn Squash

3 acorn squashes, halved, seeded, and washed well 2 Tbsp butter, melted 6 Tbsp butter 1 onion, chopped 1 cup minced celery 1/2 tsp EACH dried sage, parsley, thyme, and oregano 2 Tbsp chopped parsley 5 cups bread cubes or packaged stuffing Place 6 squash halves into a large shallow baking dish. Pierce insides with […]

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Kugulas

8 russet potatoes 1 large onion 1 lb. bacon 2 c sour cream or plain yogurt Shred potatoes & onion. Add enough flour to thicken, season with salt and pepper. Chop bacon, drain and stir into potatoes. Bake at 350 in greased 9X13 pan. Cut into squares and serve with sour cream on top. Disclosure: […]

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How To Freeze Peaches

I love peaches, I love peaches even more when they are frozen!!! As a kid, my mom would always buy bulk peaches when in season and freeze them in big batches. I liked eating them when they were still frozen but found it difficult when frozen in large batches. So I came up with this idea…its […]

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Tomato And Red Pepper Soup Recipe

3 fresh red peppers 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 garlic clove 3 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 cups chicken stock salt and pepper to taste Start by roasting the red peppers. I like to stick them under the broiler. Be sure to move them so they turn black on […]

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Mothers Day Coleslaw

2 heads cabbage, shredded 1 small head red cabbage, shredded 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 or 2 large carrots, peeled and grated 2 cups mayonnaise 2 Tablespoon mustard 2 Tablespoon sugar 4 Tablespoon wine vinegar 2 teaspoon pepper< /li> 2 teaspoon dried […]

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Easy Kid-Friendly Mixed Veggies

Good side dish and disguises veggies so kids will eat them. 1 bag of frozen mixed veggies, broccoli, or cauliflower 1 can of cream of mushroom, chicken, or celery soup Boil veggies and drain, pour soup over veggies in pan and warm up. . Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at […]

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