Harvesting the Garden is the last in our series and the fun part of growing your own garden! The payoff of all of your hard labor! Tons of free recipes too!
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Finally, after months of planning and work, you have beautiful vegetables and fruits in your garden! There are a few tips and tricks for proper picking and then storage and preserving your crops, so that they are at the peak of freshness and flavor!
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How do you know a crop is ready to harvest?
Crops to harvest immature
Determining when your crop is ready to harvest varies by type. Here is a nice chart from Iowa State U, that shows this nicely.
Certain fruits and vegetables are best harvested young. They are tender and most flavorful immature. These include;
carrots – use a garden fork to dig them out.
lettuce
radishes
basil
broccoli
summer squash – small diameter vegetables are better tasting and have a nicer texture
cucumbers -small diameter vegetables are better tasting and have a nicer texture
beans
eggplant
peas -when pods have swelled, check on the size of the peas it contains. Smaller peas are sweeter
sugar snap peas and snow peas. Pods should be bright in color and be beginning to swell. Taste them early. They should be tender but the peas inside should be much smaller than that of the green peas.
asparagus – the most tender asparagus is small. The spears should be no bigger around than your little finger. Use a sharp knife or pruners to cut bottom of spear.
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Crops that can be harvested at any stage
peppers, (hot peppers are hotter when mature)
tomatoes (they ripen faster on the vine, and are tastier when mature)
berries – some berries may require netting to protect from birds.
Crops that should be harvested fully mature
apples
corn – the silks at the end of ear will begin to turn brown and start to dry out. Check an ear. Nick a kernel with your thumbnail. if white milky liquid oozes out, then corn is ready.
muskmelons and cantaloupe
garlic, leaves will whither and brown.
onions, leaves will whither and brown.
pumpkins – should have a good color and a hard outer rind.
Watermelon – same as pumpkins above. You can also wrap on the outside of full sized melons. It should sound hollow.
cauliflower – self blanching varieties should still be white and curds should not have turned “ricey”. Varieties that are not self blanching should have outer leaves tied loosely together when head is 3-4 inches across.
Fall picked crops – crops that become more flavorful after a light frost
carrots
parsnips
kale
Winter squash
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Harvesting the garden
Harvesting the garden is perhaps the easiest of all the steps, and obviously the most rewarding! Many of our most beloved vegetable crops can be picked by grabbing the fruit, twisting the stem of the fruit, and adding a gentle tug, while twisting. Do not tug too hard, or you risk damaging the root system, or breaking the plant. Plants in this category include, tomatoes, peppers, squash and cucumbers.
Root crops, such as carrots, radishes, onion and parsnips, are picked by placing both hands around all of the leaves of the upper part of the plant, close to the ground, and strongly pulling straight up. If the root is very deep, a flat bar tool (link below) can be used to loosen the soil around the vegetable. Then it should pull right out of the soil.
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Storing your harvest – Harvesting the garden
My great grandparents had what was called a root cellar, under their house. Many root cellars were accessible only from the outside. They usually had earthen floors and homemade shelving. It never froze in the root cellar, but maintained a temperature ranging from 40-50°F.
This area was perfect for storing all of their canned goods and much of their produce, like potatoes, apples, winter squash and onions. The area should have adequate ventilation.
Most modern homes do not have root cellars, so the best thing to do is purchase a separate refrigerator (used ones are cheap). Set the refrigerator to around 45°-50°F add a bowl of water and a small battery operated circulating fan to increase the relative humidity, and you have an instant root cellar!
Some crops like potatoes, especially sweet potatoes, and onions may require a process called curing before being able to store them. Clean them of dirt and debris. cure them in a dark area with moderate temperatures and good ventilation.
Most of the vegetables and herbs that you harvest will have a longer shelf life, if they are refrigerated immediately after harvest! Like everything in gardening, there are a few exceptions to this rule. Tomatoes are at the top of the list, they break every rule!
tomatoes
Tomatoes are best stored on a sunny counter, or window sill, (not direct sunlight) after picking. They can be rinsed off, or not.
basil
Store basil, after cutting off of plant with garden shears, in a cup filled with water. “Tent” the leaves with a plastic bag to form a greenhouse. Change water daily.
parsley
Same as basil, above.
potatoes
Store potatoes in a cool, dark space.
onions
Store in a cool, dark space.
garlic
Store in a cool, dark space.
melons
Store in a cool, dark space.
berries
Store in a cool, dark space.
Obviously, some crops will not store as long as others. Potatoes and onions will last a few months, berries only a few days.
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Harvesting the garden – preserving your harvest
Harvesting the garden – drying as a means of preservation
Drying fruits and vegetables is an ancient tradition and still a great way to preserve some of your summer crops.
Many vegetables and herbs are perfect candidates for drying. Methods include, the oven, grill, an electric dehydrator, air fryer, or in the sun in dry climates. Those include;
Sweet and hot Peppers
Recipes;
Habanero Recipe- Hot Pepper Flakes
This habanero recipe is an easy way to use up all of the habanero left on your plants in the fall! Hot Pepper flakes are a great habanero recipe to add to your pantry! Use a little bit of heat in all of your dishes throughout the year!
There are many methods you can use for dried, or dehydrated peppers. A commercial dehydrator, or the oven, your grill, even your air fryer can be used for dried peppers.
Some crops freeze quite well. Many will lose their texture, but are great used in a variety of dishes.
carrots
Recipes;
Venison Stew, slow cooker or stovetop
This Venison Stew is so easy! It’s so much healthier than beef, and has just as much flavor. The venison in this Venison Stew is neither gamey, nor tough. It is melt in your mouth tender, in the slow cooker or on the stove!
corn, Cut off cob. Freeze on baking sheets, until firm, then transfer to freezer bags.
Recipes; Chicken Soup,
Venison Stew, slow cooker or stovetop
This Venison Stew is so easy! It’s so much healthier than beef, and has just as much flavor. The venison in this Venison Stew is neither gamey, nor tough. It is melt in your mouth tender, in the slow cooker or on the stove!
peas. Freeze on baking sheets, until firm, then transfer to freezer bags.
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Venison Stew, slow cooker or stovetop
This Venison Stew is so easy! It’s so much healthier than beef, and has just as much flavor. The venison in this Venison Stew is neither gamey, nor tough. It is melt in your mouth tender, in the slow cooker or on the stove!
berries, all types. Freeze on baking sheets, until firm, then transfer to freezer bags.
Recipes;
Low Sugar Blackberry Jam
This low sugar Blackberry Jam Recipe is far superior to anything you can buy at the store! This Blackberry Jam Recipe is tart, yet sweet, and just tastes like a summer day!
Fermenting peppers is not a difficult process! It is quite easy, but patience is required! Fermenting peppers is an essential step in making hot sauce.
Making fermented peppers at home, to make hot sauce, is easy! Fermented Hot Sauce is a great way to use your all of your chili peppers at the end of the season!
Harvesting the garden – pickling vegetables to preserve
cabbage
Recipes; Sauerkraut
carrots
Recipes; Pickled Carrots
cucumbers
Recipes;
Sweet Pickles
Sweet Pickles are the perfect thing to do with the plethora of cucumbers in your garden! They can be water bath canned or cold packed (quick pickled), for shorter storage!
These Candied Jalapenos, otherwise known as Cowboy Candy, are such a great treat any time of the year! Candied jalepeños are a great way to use up all of those jalapeños from your garden next summer!
Pickled Radishes are super easy! No breaking out the canning pot in the heat of the summer! These are quick pickled, or cold packed and are the perfect condiment!
Quick Pickled Radishes are so easy to make and so wonderful to have in the fridge. Crisp, tangy and a little spicy these refrigerator pickles are great on salads, sandwiches, an appetizer tray or even to snack on! No canning involved!
Quick Pickled Onions will only take 5 minutes hands on time and keep in the refrigerator for many months. Plus they get better with time! Perfect for your Cinco de Mayo party!
Sweet Pickle Relish is one of the easiest ways to use the glut of cucumbers that ripen every year in the garden! Delicious on sandwiches and in salads!
A simple and easy recipe for canning amazing Dill Pickle Relish. This tangy dill pickle relish is perfect for anyone new to canning. Enjoy it on burgers, hot dogs, in potato or chicken salad.
Sweet Pepper Relish is a perfect way to preserve all of the bell peppers you have in the garden! Perfect condiment for hot dogs, burgers, dressings and more!
Hot Pepper Relish is a great way to preserve all of the peppers you have at the end of the season! Pepper relish is super easy to can and shelf stable!
This Zucchini Relish is a favorite of everyone who tries it! I get requests for it often and it’s a great way to use up all of the zucchini in your garden! It tastes very similar to cucumber relish and is a great use for and abundance of zucchini.
Canning; Making Jams, Jellies, Preserves, BBQ Sauce, Salsas, Pie Fillings, Chutneys and Syrups
Water Bath Canning Pot is sufficient to can jams, jellies, etc., due to the acid content. Canning your garden harvest in jars is a great way to conserve freezer space.
This low sugar Blackberry Jam Recipe is far superior to anything you can buy at the store! This Blackberry Jam Recipe is tart, yet sweet, and just tastes like a summer day!
What do you do with all of the green tomatoes left on the vines in September, October? Why you make this amazingly delicious Green Tomato Salsa! Green Tomato Salsa couldn’t be easier, and it cans and freezes well!
Harvesting the garden – Canning; whole or sliced vegetables
Pressure Canner is required for canning some fruits and vegetables whole or sliced. Others can be processed in a water bath canner!
Apple
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cherries
Peaches- Recipes;
Canning Peaches
An easy step by step tutorial on Canning Peaches. This recipe for how to can peaches is perfect for beginners and experienced canners alike. Instructions include low-sugar and no-sugar options.
Learn all about canning whole tomatoes. This step by step tutorial is perfect for beginners or those with lots of canning experience. One of the easiest ways to preserve your tomato harvest to utilize all year long!
This Asparagus Soup Recipe is so very easy! It’s a great way to use the hard ends that you break off of the asparagus and discard! It’s also Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy free, and paleo (check the brand of coconut milk you buy. It should only have coconut and water).
This Shrimp & Asparagus Quiche is so delicious! It's also perfect for Mother's Day Brunch! Put together in less than 30 minutes and then relax while the oven cooks it.
Asparagus Orzotto makes a lovely side dish for any spring meal, or a light meal by itself. Vibrant and fresh, the dish is done in less than 30 minutes.
Isn’t it quiche one of the easiest things ever to make? Well I think it is and if you didn’t think so I believe it’s time for you to rethink it, give it the make and see what I’m talking about
Beans curry was something that I could never make it right! Now why is that? I either cook the beans too much…or I don’t cook it much. For the past few times I have cooked it, I made sure I was right next to the stove and it cooked perfectly.
Green Beans Almondine has to be one of the easiest vegetables dishes to make! It is great for the holidays, because the green beans can be blanched the day before and then can be finished in a few minutes!
Wow! Dragon tongue beans! We just picked a lovely basket of these long, purple-striped beans from our garden and created the best side dish of Dragon Tongue Beans with Pancetta and farro.
Red cabbage is a great vegetable to BBQ. I like my vegetable to still have its crunch and not mushy and BBQ red cabbage gives me the best of both world.
Sweet, earthy and caramelized baby beets are divinely paired with a tangy lemony tahini drizzle for an easy dish that’s just as perfect as a nourishing side as it is for a simple lunch or dinner!
THIS BEET SALAD RECIPE HAS A HOMEMADE DRESSING WITH A SWEET AND SOUR FLAVOR REMINISCENT OF (WHAT I CALL) RED BEET EGGS. GARNISHED WITH CRUMBLED BLUE CHEESE AND PECANS, IT’S A WONDERFUL COOL SALAD TO MAKE ANY TIME OF THE YEAR.
Beets and fennel are all over the market and let’s use what’s available? The two vegetables complement each other wonderfully because they get sweet in the oven as you roast them.
The recipe I prepared is healthy and red. Its energy balls where I’ve added beetroot and all ‘good for you’ stuff. Check out the recipe and go on, try it out. Its super duper easy.
This vibrant beet pizza is eye-catching and delicious. The vegan pizza crust recipe is bright purple from the addition of beets (you can’t taste them). Plus, it uses the entire beetroot – from root to leaf – in the pizza, beet leaf pesto and toppings.
Oven Roasted Cauliflower is an easy vegetable side dish to make for the holidays, or just any weeknight! This cauliflower takes about 5 minutes to prepare, and the oven does the rest!
This Crunchy Broccoli Jicama Salad is not your typical broccoli salad. It's paired with chunks of jicama and tastes fantastic especially topped with the tanginess of a zingy avocado dressing.
This Crunchy Broccoli Jicama Salad is not your typical broccoli salad. It's paired with chunks of jicama and tastes fantastic especially topped with the tanginess of a zingy avocado dressing.
This orecchiette pasta with Romanesco broccoli is based on a traditional recipe from Puglia. It can be made with other types of broccoli too and is a wonderfully delicious and nutritious winter pasta dish.
This nutty roasted romanesco curry is a great recipe for showcasing the beautiful flavours of a romanesco cauliflower. It’s easy to make, relatively quick and vegan too. If you’re looking for a healthy curry to make at home then this is it!
This Healthy Egg Roll in a Bowl (aka Crack Slaw) has all of the great flavor of Egg Rolls, but it's a sure to please Easy One Pan Meal with all the taste, but without the carby wrappers.
BAKED CABBAGE- THE BACON ADDS FLAVOR WHILE THE BROWNED BUTTER ADDS IT’S OWN UNIQUE TASTE. IT’S ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! THIS IS A RECIPE YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE.
A slightly sweet, slightly tangy version of this classic side dish.
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Irish Colcannon
Colcannon is an Irish dish that has been around for centuries! It is super easy and normally served for St. Patrick’s Day in the US, but great any time of the year!
Looking for an alternative to rice? This cabbage rice recipe will surprise you. It’s easy to make and takes little of your time. Another quick and easy yet effective recipe for anyone looking to make a swap with rice in their menu.
We eat a simple cabbage salad several times a week. It’s an easy way to bring more veggies onto our plates at various times of day, regardless of what the calendar says.
This black rice recipe, not only is simple to make and fresh for the summer, it is also full of healthy vegetables and fibres. A vegan meal that can be served as main or as a side dish for a barbecue dinner.
These Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are an easy and delicious side dish for any meal. Glazed with butter and brown sugar, they also are known as burnished carrots, or roasted carrots. With just 3 ingredients, cooking them on the stove top makes them fast and easy! Elegant enough for company, easy enough for a work night!
This broccoli carrot potato coconut curry is a lovely light curry, perfect for warmer days and cooler nights. A simple and delicious meal inspired by our love of Indian food.
This Mexican Street Corn recipe is the best way to serve corn on the cob. The cheesy, salty, and spicy topping perfectly balances out the natural sweetness of the corn.
Time to break out the grill! Now that (most of) the cold weather has passed, it’s time to be out in the fresh air again. When I think of fresh air, I think of hours in the backyard, more fresh produce and grilling!
Time to break out the grill! Now that (most of) the cold weather has passed, it’s time to be out in the fresh air again. When I think of fresh air, I think of hours in the backyard, more fresh produce and grilling!
Cucumber Cake! This delicate green cucumber cake tastes like a lemon sponge with a subtle, refreshing flavour from the cucumber. It’s a summery cake and I’ve topped it with a gin icing.
Chill with this easy 5-ingredient cucumber mojito. The perfect cocktail with a subtle taste of cucumber, a hint of mint and the bright flavor of fresh limes.
This baked eggplant parmesan recipe is pure Italian comfort food and a family favorite. From the perfectly cooked eggplant to the delicious sauce to the indulgent gooey cheesiness, this dish is one of my favorites
Deep fried eggplant balls is a classic recipe from the South of Italy, flavoured with basil and Parmesan, even the fuzziest children will devour those delightful vegetable bites.
This vegan eggplant sandwich is so delicious that you’ll keep making it over and over again. Layers of smoky and fresh vegetables are packed in panini bread, then toasted till perfection! Ideal for lunchboxes, picnics, and lunches on the go!
Eggplant lovers will rave about this grilled eggplant with a sweet and tangy glaze. The beautiful bold colors make this an impressive side dish at any BBQ or picnic.
Easy 15-minute sautéed green beans recipe! This spring or summer vegetable side dish is a simple green bean and pea saute with a sprinkle of fresh mint and basil. Can be grilled too!
This recipe comes from the old school world of cooking! It is simply braised beef shin in a good quality beef stock until a knife is no longer required, then it is served on some spring asparagus and peas!
This easy asparagus salad is full of the tastes of spring, with asparagus, pea shoots and radishes topped off with a bright dressing and crisp pancetta.
Matar ka Halwa (Green Peas Halwa) is a rich creamy, easy to prepare dish with few ingredients. This is fairly uncomplicated dish to make and delicous to eat dessert.
It takes just a few minutes to prepare this raw sugar snap pea salad with a delicious fresh herb and lemon vinaigrette. Upon hearing this news, the crowd goes wild!
Pea Salad is such a classic spring salad! This Pea Salad Recipe is perfect to make when my Mom is coming because it is both gluten and dairy free! The best part is that it only takes a few minutes to put it all together! So much easier than potato salad!
Light and creamy, Avocado Potato Salad with Spring Onions and Radishes, made with few simple and fresh ingredients. This low-calorie salad is rich in nutrients – healthy fats and fibers, mayo-free, dairy-free, vegan and just delicious
Colcannon is an Irish dish that has been around for centuries! It is super easy and normally served for St. Patrick’s Day in the US, but great any time of the year!
Sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb come together in this gluten-free strawberry rhubarb crisp. It’s a great choice for spring and summer entertaining or to bring to potlucks!
This healthy summer salad is very fresh, juicy, sweet, with pleasant acidic notes from lemon and rhubarb. Easy and delicious strawberry salad! Moreover, it is extra special with strawberry sauce.
This pretty homemade pie is perfectly sweet and tangy. It lets the natural flavor of fresh rhubarb shine through without any distractions and takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.
This healthy strawberry rhubarb cobbler is vegan, made with coconut oil, coconut sugar, and spelt flour. Minimally sweetened and with simple ingredients, it’s a nice lighter spring option, especially served with a scoop ice cream.
This gluten-free Rhubarb Crisp is so easy and is a great gluten and lactose/ dairy free way to enjoy Rhubarb Pie! It is tart and sweet and incredibly easy!
Labor Day is next week. Of course this means pumpkin everything on the horizon and my basic girl heart is swelling with excitement. But it also means that gardens and farmer’s markets are chock full of all the delicious end of summer veggies. Zucchini, corn, bell peppers, tomatoes.
Easy grilled summer squash with goat cheese and oregano is a delicious summer side dish for using up that bounty of fresh harvest! (gluten-free, nut-free)
This sautéed shrimp with zucchini showcases natural sweetness of shrimps and zucchini. The addition of garlic and lemon juice makes the dish so delicious. It is a quick and easy one-pan meal for busy days.
Ravioli with Buffalo Mozzarella Summer Squash Sauce
Double Spinach Ravioli in Buffalo Mozzarella Summer Squash Sauce – This pasta sauce is a great way to hide veggies into your kids’ pasta meals. They won’t be able to guess all the squash you snuck into the sauce!
Spaghetti Squash Boats with Mozzarella Cheese, Garlic and Parsley. A delicious side dish or vegetarian meal. Add in veggies to make it even more filling!
This Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe is easy and delicious! With just 3 ingredients, you’ll find out how to roast butternut squash the easy way! No peeling or chopping required! Oven roasting takes all of the work out of the task.
These Chicken Stuffed Tomato Bites are an easy gluten and dairy appetizer for any occasion! Best part? They are no cook, economical and take all of 15 minutes to make a enough for a party!
This recipe will probably taste more of tomatoes than anything else you have ever eaten, the tomato consomme in this simple pasta dish is pure perfection!
Grilled Goat Cheese Bruschetta is toasted on the barbecue grill, smeared with creamy Goat Cheese, and topped with a bright, flavorful Tomato, Kalamata Olive, and Herb Salad.
Looking for a way to use up your tomatoes or just want to make a great healthy drink? We teach you how to make tomato juice that is flavorful and healthy.
Bruschetta Chicken is a healthy and delicious Italian dish that comes together with just a few fresh ingredients. Savory juicy chicken breasts topped with a classic Tomato Bruschetta and a touch of tang thanks to a marinade (and a finishing drizzle) of Balsamic Vinaigrette.
An Italian Farro Salad made with juicy and sweet cherry tomatoes, peppery radishes, fragrant fresh herbs, and a zingy vinaigrette. This feel-good salad is great for eating outdoors, as a packed lunch or a healthy side dish and couldn’t be simpler to make!
The act of canning apple butter is as iconic to fall as canning peaches is to summer. But lucky for you, this crockpot apple butter recipe is a lot more hands-off!
Apricot and vanilla pastries recipe! 3 apricot mumps laid on a pillow of vanilla pastry cream are enclosed in this gorgeous puff pastry, easy to make and delicious!
This Blackberry Pie Recipe is easy and a perfect summer dessert for a picnic or BBQ. Flaky pie crust and a not to sweet filling make this recipe stand out!
This Venison with Blackberry Sauce is elegant enough for company but easy enough for any weeknight dinner! Venison with Blackberry Sauce is also one of the most delicious recipes in my repitoire of Venison Recipes!
These Grilled Peaches with Blackberry Sauce is an easy summer dessert that is fresh, tart and sweet, all at the same time. Perfect for summer entertaining!
Mini peach and berry tartlets recipe, mini fruit pies with a layer of vanilla pastry cream and a choice of saturn peaches, raspberries and blueberries. Make them all three or pick the one you prefer!
This recipe is for basic vanilla cupcakes. I wanted to garnish my cupcakes with blackberries because they look so good on top of the cream and I also added them to the cream itself. Plus, they’re super tasty! It’s a no-brainer.
Easy lemon blueberry Bundt cake recipe, this Bundt cake is bursting with lemon and blueberry, buttery with a delicious crumb, sweet, tangy, this Bundt cake is a real crowd pleaser!
This vegan lemon blueberry bread recipe is so tasty it’s one of my favorite breads. The lemon and blueberry are so complementary each other perfectly which makes this bread a great addition to any breakfast table.
A slightly sweet, slightly tangy version of this classic side dish.
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Cherry Crumble Pie
Cherry crumble pie is both a seasonal delight and an easy pie recipe to master. Arguably, the best cherry pies are those that come directly from your grandmother’s kitchen.
Who doesn’t like chocolate-covered cherries?! This Chocolate-Covered Cherry shot is just as popular but more fun for grown-ups, especially at holiday gatherings!
If you’ve got a ton of peaches, make this easy Peach Sorbet! It is super easy, vegan and the perfect no-guilt end of summer treat! You can make peach sorbet with or without an ice cream maker! No cutting up peaches either!
These Grilled Peaches with Blackberry Sauce is an easy summer dessert that is fresh, tart and sweet, all at the same time. Perfect for summer entertaining!
Decadent dark chocolate 5-ingredient galette dough, rich almond cream filling, and vibrant, yellow peaches. You only need a couple of minutes with a food processor and 20 minutes in the oven. Vegan and gluten-free.
Stay cool in the heat this summer with this super refreshing Peach Iced Tea. A really naturally sweet and fruity drink that is great for serving up to a crowd.
This is the Best Peach Sorbet Without Ice Cream Maker – simple 3 ingredient peach sorbet that tastes like summer in a bowl, with no need for an ice cream maker!
This recipe is nothing fancy; just a very classic french style Shortcrust Pastry (Pate Brisee) tart filled with Vanilla Custard (Creme Patissiere) and topped with Fresh Plums.
Celebrating the summer bounty with a quick and super easy-to-make salad starring two of my all time favorite ingredients: crunchy and sweet stone fruit & rich and creamy burrata ~ yum!
This Strawberry Salsa is so versatile! You can literally use what you have in the pantry! One of the reasons I love Strawberry Salsa is that it's so easy!
This Grilled Brie Appetizer with Balsamic Strawberries is the perfect, ridiculously easy appetizer for your next cook-out! I am making it again for the 4th of July!
These Strawberry Infused Sea Scallops are not only gorgeous but they take less than 40 minutes, including marinating and have a wonderful hint of strawberry!
We call this strawberry ginger fizz: It’s bright, refreshing, the strawberry puree is so fresh and the zippy, tiny-bit-spicy-sweet ginger syrup take this lemonade to the top.
Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing is a great way to add a summery touch to your salads. The recipe is fast and easy to make and this fresh homemade salad dressing is quite versatile.
There are, indeed, thousands of ways to preserve your precious crops, so that you can enjoy them throughout the year! So why not get started? Take that first step and plant a little garden this year, so that you can reap the benefits this summer!!
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Enjoy! And have fun cooking!
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Harvesting the Garden and Preserving the Harvest
The last, in our 5 part series, How to Start a Garden! This will teach you the proper way to harvest those crops, that you have worked so hard on! We also have over 100 FREE recipes for you to see, so that you can find new inspiration for ways to preserve the fresh crops, at the peak of freshness!
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