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    Home » Gardening » Part 5; Harvesting the Garden, Preserving Harvest

    Part 5; Harvesting the Garden, Preserving Harvest

    Posted on March 10, 2020 By Beth Neels

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    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!

    harvesting the garden - green tomatoes in decorative basket

    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?
    • Harvesting the garden
    • Storing your harvest – Harvesting the garden
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    • Harvesting the garden – preserving your harvest
    • Harvesting the Garden and Preserving the Harvest

    colorful fall produce on wood background

    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.
    Red chipotles on barnwood.

    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
    Apples in baskets on stand

    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.

    large pile of garlic scapes on wooden board

    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.

    dried peppers on brown paper

     

     

    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!
    Make This
    Habanero pepper flakes in small storage jar.
    Dried Peppers - 4 easy methods
    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.
    Make This
    Dried peppers in antique canning jars.
    • Basil
    • Oregano
    • Thyme
    • apples
    yellow plum sorbet in pink sorbet glass

    Freezing as a means of preserving crops

    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!
    Make This
    Venison stew in blue bowl.

    Curried Carrot Soup
    This Curried Carrot Soup is so easy! Not to mention so healthy!!
    Make This

    Carrot Soup with Toasted Pecans
    Lactose free and vegan cream of carrot soup. Toasted pecans add a wonderful crunch!
    Make This
    • 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!
    Make This
    Venison stew in blue bowl.

    Mexican Style Leftover Turkey Soup
    Sick of Turkey after the holidays? You won't be with this ultra flavorful soup!
    Make This
    • garlic

    Recipes;

    Garlic Scape Pesto
    Easy, healthy topping for pastas, veges and bruschetta. Made fresh at home!
    Make This
    Overhead photo of pesto with almonds and scapes.

    Garlic Scape Herb Compound Butter
    This Garlic Scape Herb Compound Butter is easy with a beautifully mild garlic flavor!
    Make This
    Slices of garlic scape butter with curly garlic scapes.
    • peas. Freeze on baking sheets, until firm, then transfer to freezer bags.

    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!
    Make This
    Venison stew in blue bowl.

    Carrot Soup with Toasted Pecans
    Lactose free and vegan cream of carrot soup. Toasted pecans add a wonderful crunch!
    Make This

    Chicken Soup
    • peppers, roast in oven or on grill. Freeze in bags

    Recipes; Sausage with peppers and onions, Roasted Pepper Soup, Roasted Pepper Sauce, Salsas

    • tomatoes

    Recipes;

    Chunky Venison Chili - Slow Cooker Version
    Chunky venison chili only takes a few minutes to put together but it slow cooks for 2 days! So tender, you won't believe it's venison!
    Make This
    Chunky venison chili in white bowl with black trim.

    Chili for a Crowd
    This beef and chorizo chili makes enough chili for a crowd! Perfect for those cooler fall days to warm you up.
    Make This
    Bowl of chili with toppings.

    Seafood Medley Fra Diavolo
    Fancy enough for company! Easy enough for any weeknight!
    Make This
    Seafood Fra Diavolo Whole clams with shells, chunks of whole bay scallops and burst cherry tomatoes on a bed of pasta
    • zucchini, (I grate it in a food processor and then freeze)

    Recipes;

    Lemon Zucchini Bread
    This Lemon Zucchini Bread is so moist, yet the crust is perfectly crunchy! Lemon Zucchini Bread can be made with fresh or frozen grated zucchini!
    Make This
    Lemon zucchini bread sliced on green tray.

    Zucchini, Green Onion, Cheesy Quick Bread
    This bread is great toasted with butter but also makes a delicious grilled cheese sandwich!
    Make This
    Sliced zucchini cheese bread on marble board.

    Banana Zucchini Bread
    Easy, moist quick bread!
    Make This
    • 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! 
    Make This
    Blueberry jam on toasted English muffin.


    Low Sugar Blueberry Jam
    Once you make your own jam, you will never want to eat store bought again!
    Make This
    Blueberry Jam on biscuit with antique tea set

    Homemade Blackberry Syrup
    Homemade Blackberry Syrup has been a huge hit with friends and neighbors! Learn how to make it and how to can it.
    Make This
    Jars of blackberry syrup.

    Blueberry BBQ Sauce
    Such a great way to preserve the flavors of summer! This Blueberry BBQ Sauce is great on chicken and pork! Sweet, tangy and smoky!
    Make This
    Jars of blueberry bbq sauce with fresh berries and basting brush.
    • cherries, halved with pit removed. Freeze on baking sheets, until firm, then transfer to freezer bags.

    Recipes;

    Cranberry Cherry Crisp
    This Cranberry Cherry Crisp is an easy, delicious, festive dessert for the holidays!
    Make This
    Casserole dish with cranberry crisp.
    bottles of fermented hot sauce

    Fermenting vegetables to preserve

    • cabbage

    Recipes; Sauerkraut

    • carrots

    Recipes; Fermented Carrots

    • hot peppers

    Recipes;

    Fermenting Hot Peppers
    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.
    Make This
    Fermenting peppers in quart canning jars.

    Fermented 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!
    Make This
    Hot sauce in small bottles.
    • radishes

    Recipes; Fermented Radishes

    hot dog topped with colorful pepper relish

    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!

    Make This
    Sweet pickle spears in quart jar.

    Kosher Pickles
    These Kosher Pickles taste like the ones you can pick up at any Jewish Deli in New York! They are garlic dill pickles. Emphasis on garlic!
    Make This
    Kosher dill pickles in quart jars with cucumbers on side.
    • hot peppers

    Recipes;

    Pickled Peppers
    Easily Pickle Hot Peppers for use all year long!
    Make This
    Colorful pepper in jars.

    How to Can Candied Jalapenos
    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!
    Make This


    • radishes

    Recipes;

    Quick Pickled Radishes
    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!

    Make This
    Pickled radishes in a canning jar.

    Quick Pickled Radishes
    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!
    Make This
    • onions

    Recipes;

    Quick Pickled Onions
    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! 
    Make This
    Open jar of pickled onions.

    Pickled Red Onion

    Making relishes to preserve garden vegetables

    • cucumber

    Recipes;

    Sweet Pickle Relish
    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!
    Make This
    Sweet pickle relish in jars with cucumbers.


    Dill Pickle Relish
    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.
    Make This
    • peppers

    Recipes;

    Sweet Pepper Relish
    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!
    Make This
    Pepper relish slathered on a hot dog in a roll.

    Hot Pepper Relish
    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!
    Make This
    Hot pepper Relish
    • Tomatoes

    Recipes;

    Oscar Relish
    This Oscar Relish is a surprisingly delicious condiment for use on a variety of proteins!
    Make This
    Jar Oscar Relish, which is red and green with a spoon scooping some out
    • Zucchini

    Recipes;

    Zucchini Relish
    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.
    Make This
    Jars of zucchini relish with a fresh zucchini.
    • Peaches

    Recipes;

    Oscar Relish
    This Oscar Relish is a surprisingly delicious condiment for use on a variety of proteins!
    Make This
    Jar Oscar Relish, which is red and green with a spoon scooping some out
    Hand pouring blackberry syrup onto French toast

    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.

    • Apple

    Recipes; Apple Jelly, Apple Butter

    • Apricot

    Recipes;

    Apricot Jam without Pectin
    This recipe is for apricot jam without pectin.
    Make This
    • Blackberries

    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! 
    Make This
    Blueberry jam on toasted English muffin.

    Homemade Blackberry Syrup
    Homemade Blackberry Syrup has been a huge hit with friends and neighbors! Learn how to make it and how to can it.
    Make This
    Jars of blackberry syrup.
    • Blueberries

    Recipes;

    Low Sugar Blueberry Jam
    Once you make your own jam, you will never want to eat store bought again!
    Make This
    Blueberry Jam on biscuit with antique tea set

    Blueberry BBQ Sauce
    Such a great way to preserve the flavors of summer! This Blueberry BBQ Sauce is great on chicken and pork! Sweet, tangy and smoky!
    Make This
    Jars of blueberry bbq sauce with fresh berries and basting brush.
    • Cherries

    Recipes;

    Cherry Jam

    Cherry BBQ Sauce
    This Cherry BBQ Sauce is fantastic with chicken, pork, and a variety of other proteins!
    Make This
    Open jars of cherry BBQ sauce with brush covered with sauce.
    • Peaches

    Recipes;

    Peach Bourbon BBQ Sauce
    This Peach BBQ Sauce is a delicious way to preserve your peaches. It has a sweetness from the peaches and a mellow note from the bourbon.
    Make This
    Close up of jars of peach bourbon BBQ sauce.

    Canning Peach Salsa
    Canning Peach Salsa is way easier than you imagine and how nice would it be to have your own homemade salsa? So much better than the commercial stuff!
    Make This
    Canning Peach Salsa Red and green bowl shaped like pepper filled with colorful peach salad, with hand dipping chip into salsa

    Low Sugar Peach Jam
    This Low Peach Jam is like a taste of summer, that will last all year long! It is delicious and easy to do!
    Make This
    Womans hand scooping peach jam onto croissant.
    • Raspberries

    Recipes;

    Raspberry Jam
    Raspberry Jam to enjoy all year! 
    Make This
    Jars of raspberry jam on barnwood board.
    • Rhubarb
    Easy Rhubarb Jam
    Making your own rhubarb jam could not be easier! It’s a perfect way to preserve this wonderful flavor of summer to enjoy all year long!

    Make This
    Close up of jars of rhubarb jam.
    • Onions

    Recipes; Onion Jam, Onion Marmalade

    • Tomatoes

    Recipes;

    Green Tomato Salsa
    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!
    Make This
    Woman's hand scooping green tomato salsa onto tortilla chip.

    Chipotle Salsa Recipe
    Chipotle Peppers add a lovely, smoky heat to this hot salsa!
    Make This
    Smoky chipotle salsa in white bowl with tortilla chips.

    How to Can Homemade Salsa
    Canning salsa at home is easier than think and it tastes so much better than the store bought stuff!
    Make This
    Open jar of salsa on white plate.
    rhubarb stalks on barnwood.

    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.
      Make This
    • Raspberries
    • beans
    • beets
    • Carrots
    • corn
    • peas
    • Tomatoes- Recipes;
    Canning Whole Tomatoes
    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!
    Make This
    canned tomatoes in quart canning jar.
    harvesting the garden -peach halves topped with ice cream and blackberry sauce - harvesting the garden

    Other recipes using produce from your garden

    Vegetables

    • Asparagus

    Recipes;

    Asparagus & Shallots
    This awesome asparagus and shallots recipe is a perfect side dish for any main meal! So delicious!
    Make This

    Asparagus Soup Recipe
    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).
    Make This
    Asparagus soup in blue bowl.

    Shrimp & Asparagus Quiche
    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.
    Make This
    Two slice of shrimp quiche on beige plate.

    Asparagus Orzotto with Pancetta
    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.
    Make This
    Halloumi and Asparagus Quiche
    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
    Make This
    • Beans

    Recipes;

    Green Beans Almondine with Bacon and Garlic
    Want to know how to cook fresh green beans in the most delicious way ever? Try pan fried green beans almondine with bacon. Just 6 ingredients!
    Make This

    ,
    Beans Curry
    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.
    Make This

    Green Beans Almondine -Amadine
    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!

    Make This
    Green beans with almonds in antique pewter bowl.

    Grilled Garlic Pasta Salad with Cherries and Garlic Scape Pesto
    This is such and easy recipe! Fresh and delicious!
    Make This

    Dragon Tongue Beans with Pancetta
    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.
    Make This

    Air Fryer Green Beans
    These Air Fryer Green Beans are the perfect mix of easy, quick and oh so tasty vegetable treat.
    Make This

    BBQ Red Cabbage and Yellow Beans
    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.
    Make This
    • Beets

    Recipes;

    Thyme Roasted Baby Beets
    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!
    Make This

    ,
    Beet Salad
    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.
    Make This

    French Lentil Salad
    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.
    Make This

    Radichio and Beet Salad
    Radicchio has a deliciously bitter flavor that compliments many fresh salads. Grilling this member of the chicory family mellows it’s bite
    Make This

    Beetroot Energy Balls
    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.
    Make This

    Beet Pizza with Beet Leaf Pesto
    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.
    Make This

    • Brassicas – Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Romanesco

    Recipes;

    Oven Roasted Cauliflower
    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!

    Make This

    Cauliflower au Gratin
    This Cauliflower au Gratin is a favorite to have for the holidays, or any day! Cauliflower and cheese is a cheesy, creamy vegetarian dish!

    Make This
    Cauliflower au gratin on gray plate with salmon filet.

    Cauliflower Cheese Soup
    This Cauliflower Cheese Soup is gluten free! Easily made lactose free and vegan by swapping out the cheese for a vegan substitute!
    Make This
    Cheesy cauliflower soup in white bowl with black trim.

    Cauliflower au Gratin – GF and DF
    Gluten free, dairy / lactose free and vegan side dish for any occasion!
    Make This

    Maple Roasted Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes
    Just a hint of sweetness gives this side dish a wonderful flavor!
    Make This
    Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes

    White Lasagna, Romanesco & Sausage
    White Lasagna is a fun twist on traditional lasagna! This white Lasagna has Italian Sausage and Romanesco, a delicious cruciferous vegetable!
    Make This
    White lasagna with Romanesco in white bowl.

    Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts
    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.
    Make This

    Broccoli Jicama Salad
    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.
    Make This

    Parmesan, Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
    Try my Parmesan Garlic Mashed Cauliflower recipe!
    Make This

    Orecchiette Pasta with Romanesco
    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.
    Make This

    Romanesco Curry
    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!
    Make This
    • Cabbage

    Recipes;

    Eggroll in a Bowl
    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.
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    Baked Cabbage
    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.
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    Apple & Dried Cherry Coleslaw
    A slightly sweet, slightly tangy version of this classic side dish.
    Close up of Apple & Dried Cherry Coleslaw with red and green cabbage

    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!
    Make This
    Bowl of colcannon with bacon and chives.

    Cabbage Rice Recipe
    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.
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    Simple Cabbage Salad
    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.
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    • Carrots

    Recipes;

    Cinnamon Maple Glazed Carrots
    Learn how to make maple glazed carrots in 20 minutes + 4 ingredients! This easy cinnamon glazed carrots recipe is so EASY, and it tastes amazing!
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    Black Rice
    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.
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    Curried Carrot Soup
    This Curried Carrot Soup is so easy! Not to mention so healthy!!
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    Carrot Soup with Toasted Pecans
    Lactose free and vegan cream of carrot soup. Toasted pecans add a wonderful crunch!
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    Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
    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!

    Make This
    Glazed carrots in vintage dish.

    Broccoli Carrot Potato Cococnut Curry
    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.
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    • Corn

    Recipes;

    Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salsa
    Canning delicious salsas in the summer can save you money all year long!
    Make This
    Colorful corn and black bean salsa in bowl with tortilla chips.

    Mexican Street Corn
    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.
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    Sweet and Spicy Grilled 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!
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    Corn Salad
    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!
    Make This

    Dominican Corn Pudding
    Majarete – Dominican Corn Pudding – a sweet pudding made with fresh sweet corn.
    Make This
    • Cucumber

    Recipes;
    Cucumber Sandwiches

    Cucumber Tomato Summer Salad
    This Cucumber Tomato Salad takes all of ten minutes to prepare! It is perfect summer, healthy fare!
    Make This
    Sliced Cucumbers and Tomatoes in green bowl with red onion and a wood serving spoon

    Lemon & Cucumber Cake with Gin Icing
    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.
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    Cucumber Mojito
    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.
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    German Cucumber Dill Salad
    Refreshing German Cucumber Dill Salad to serve as a salad side dish during the hotter months of the year.
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    Creamy Cucumber Radish Salad
    This Creamy Cucumber Radish Salad is one of my favorite summer side dishes to throw together on a warm night.
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    Prawn, Radish, Cucumber Sandwich
    I could have this prawn radish and cucumber open sandwich every single day and I would never get bored of it. Just so good and sooo refreshing….
    Make This
    • Eggplant

    Recipes;

    Simple Italian Fried Eggplant
    This Italian Fried Eggplant Recipe is absolutely delicious without using bread crumbs! Instead, it’s fried with flour and eggs. It’s simply delicious!
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    Baked Eggplant Parmesan
    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
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    Baked Eggplant Pasta
    This eggplant pasta is another classic Sicilian recipe where the eggplant is often the main ingredient of many dishes.
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    Aubergine Caviar
    This eggplant pasta is another classic Sicilian recipe where the eggplant is often the main ingredient of many dishes.
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    Deep Fried Eggplant Balls
    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.
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    Timbale and Grilled Aubergine
    Rice timbale is a risotto mixed with meat and vegetables cooked in a mould, also known as Sartu in Naples.
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    Vegan Eggplant Sandwich
    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!
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    Sweet & Tangy Grilled Eggplant
    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.
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    • Peas

    Recipes;

    Sauteed Green Beans & Peas with Basil
    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!
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    Braised Beef with Asparagus and Peas
    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!
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    Asparagus Salad with Pea shoots
    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.
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    Creamy Pea Salad
    Creamy Pea Salad is truly tasty and soooo easy to make. A no-fuss, low-carb side dish that is perfect for those busy midweek meals.
    Make This

    Pea Bruschetta
    These simple Pea Bruschetta (pea crostini) make the most wonderful fresh easy appetizer.
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    Green Peas Halwa
    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.
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    Raw Sugar Peas Salad
    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!
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    Pea Salad Recipe
    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!
    Make This
    Beige bowl filled with colorful pea salad.
    • Potatoes
    Avocado 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
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    Mom's Bacon & Egg Potato Salad
    This is the best Potato Salad you have ever eaten! This recipe makes a huge batch (5 lbs.) so if you have a smaller crowd, cut the recipe down.
    Make This
    Mom's Bacon & Egg Potato Salad - Quarted hard boiled eggs rim a serving bowl with potato salad with carrots and celery and bacon bits garnished with chopped chives and parsley sprigs

    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!
    Make This
    Bowl of colcannon with bacon and chives.
    • Radishes
    • Rhubarb

    Recipes;

    Gluten Free Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
    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!
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    Rhubarb Strawberry Apple Salad
    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.
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    Straight-up Rhubarb Pie
    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.
    Make This

    Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler
    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.
    Make This

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    My Mom's Rhubarb Pie
    This Rhubarb Pie is slightly sweet and slightly tangy! It is the best rhubarb pie EVER!
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    Vintage Rhubarb Pie

    Gluten-free Rhubarb Crisp
    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!
    Make This
    Close up of colorful rhubarb crisp.
    • Summer Squash

    Recipes;

    Garlic Thyme Squash Noodles
    GARLIC THYME SQUASH NOODLES – LOW CARB, KETO, GLUTEN FREE.
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    Zucchini Noodles Ground Beef Stir Fry
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    Summer Harvest Pasta
    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.
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    Grilled Summer Squash
    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)
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    Zucchini Crust Tomato Spinach Feta Pie
    Seven ingredient + low carb Tomato Spinach Feta Pie with an easy zucchini crust – delicious as a simple weeknight dinner or weekend brunch!
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    Sauteed Shrimp with Zucchini
    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.
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    Summer Squash Casserole
    This quick and easy Zucchini and Summer Squash Casserole is a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for the holiday season!
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    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!
    Make This

    Squash Risotto with Thyme,
    Curried Yellow Squash Soup
    This Curried Yellow Squash Soup is creamy, easy and delicious! It is also, conveniently, gluten free and vegan!
    Make This
    Curried Yellow Squash Soup in clear glass bowl garnish with sunflower kernels and chopped chives with a grilled cheese sandwich
    • Winter Squash

    Recipes;

    Spaghetti Squash Boats with Mozzarella Cheese
    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!
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    ,
    Parmesan, Spinach, Bacon Spaghetti Squash Boat
    Easy delicious side dish to enjoy with any meal!
    Make This
    Spaghetti Squash, Parmesan, Bacon Boats on metal baking tray with spinach and walnuts

    Butternut Squash, Apple, Coconut Soup
    This Vegan Butternut Squash Soup is also gluten and lactose free! Step by step directions for stovetop, in your instant pot and in a crockpot.
    Make This
    Butternut squash soup in bowl with fall leaves.

    Roasted Butternut Squash
    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.

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    Half of a roasted butternut squash on antique tray.
    • Tomatoes

    Recipes;

    Seafood Medley Fra Diavolo
    Fancy enough for company! Easy enough for any weeknight!
    Make This
    Seafood Fra Diavolo Whole clams with shells, chunks of whole bay scallops and burst cherry tomatoes on a bed of pasta

    Chicken Stuffed Tomato Bites Appetizers
    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!
    Make This
    Chicken Stuffed Tomato Bites Appetizers- Platter filled with cherry tomatoes stuffed with chicken salad garnished with snipped celery tops

    Cucumber Tomato Summer Salad
    This Cucumber Tomato Salad takes all of ten minutes to prepare! It is perfect summer, healthy fare!
    Make This
    Sliced Cucumbers and Tomatoes in green bowl with red onion and a wood serving spoon

    Tomato Consomme Tortellini
    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!
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    Grilled Goat Cheese Bruschetta
    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.
    Make This

    How to Make Tomato Juice
    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.
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    Summer Tomato Garden Sauce Pasta
    On this day, I gathered tomatoes, oregano and parsley and came straight to my kitchen and cooked up Summer Garden Tomato Sauce Pasta.
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    Bruschetta Chicken
    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.
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    Farro Salad with Tomatoes and Herbs
    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!
    Make This
    blackberries on the vine-  harvesting the garden

    Fruits

    • Apples

    Apple and Bresaola Salad
    A tasty and colorful salad with apple, Italian Bresaola, radishes. A combination of flavors that always work, both in winter and in summer.
    Make This

    Apple Butter
    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!
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    • Apricot

    Apricot Chicken in the Slow Cooker
    Apricot Chicken is the perfect summertime recipe, when the backyard apricot tree is full and your stomach is empty.
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    Apricot and Vanilla Pastries
    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!
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    Apricot Panna Cotta
    Apricot and vanilla panna cotta recipe, vanilla panna cotta paired with pureed fresh apricots is such a delight!
    Make This
    • Blackberries, Raspberries

    Recipes;

    Blackberry Pie Recipe
    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!

    Make This
    blackberry pie on antiques blue plate with ice cream

    Blackberry Tea
    Enjoy Blackberry Tea either sweet or unsweetened with a slice of lemon! The perfect summer refresher for your whole family!

    Make This
    Blackberry tea in glasses garnished with blackberries.

    Venison with Blackberry Sauce
    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!
    Make This
    Venison with blackberry sauce on a bed of arugula.

    Grilled Peaches with Blackberry Sauce
    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!
    Make This
    Ice cream topped grilled peaches with blackberry sauce.

    Blackberry Peach Galette
    This Blackberry peach Galette is very simple. Easier than making a pie.
    Make This
    Rustic peach and blackberry galette on baking sheet.

    Pear Blackberry Crisp
    Delicious easy summer dessert!
    Make This
    Blackberry crisp with pears on white plate.

    Mini Peach and Berry Tarts
    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!
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    Vanilla Layer Cake with Blackberry Buttercream
    Fluffiest vanilla layer cake with dreamy blackberry buttercream – perfect for birthdays and celebrations.
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    Raspberry Syrup
    This homemade fresh raspberry syrup for drinks is made with three ingredients: fruit, water and sweetener!
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    Blackberry Cupcakes
    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.
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    White Chocolate Raspberry Pie
    With a crunchy base, a creamy filling with a hint of orange, this raspberry and white chocolate pie will have your guests daydreaming.
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    Blackberry Pear Traybake
    Enjoy this blackberry and pear traybake and use up unripe windfall fruit; it’s perfect for picnics.
    Make This
    • Blueberries

    Recipes;

    Banana Blueberry Quick Bread
    This Banana Blueberry Quick Bread is so easy, moist and delicious!
    Close up of raspberries in pint jars.

    Dairy Free Blueberry Smoothie
    Use either fresh or frozen blueberries to make this healthy, antioxidant rich, delicious smoothie!
    Make This
    Blueberry smoothie in rounded glass with blue straw.

    Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake
    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!
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    Vegan Lemon Blueberry Bread
    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.
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    Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies
    These Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies are so delicious! They are soft and chewy with plenty of juicy blueberries and bitter-sweet chocolate inside.
    Make This
    • Cherries

    Recipes;

    Balsamic Cherry Glazed Whole Duck
    Delicious, juicy but not greasy duck!
    Make This
    Whole duck smothered in cherry sauce.

    Cherry, Coconut and Almond Crisp
    Great, healthy summer dessert!
    Make This
    cherry coconut crisp in glass casserole

    Cranberry Cherry Crisp
    This Cranberry Cherry Crisp is an easy, delicious, festive dessert for the holidays!
    Make This
    Casserole dish with cranberry crisp.

    Apple & Dried Cherry Coleslaw
    A slightly sweet, slightly tangy version of this classic side dish.
    Close up of Apple & Dried Cherry Coleslaw with red and green cabbage

    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.
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    Cherry Brie & Bacon Quesadilla
    Today’s recipe is dedicated to the delicious sweet red cherries from that very tree. And they are in season now. I stuffed them in a quesadilla!
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    Cherry Camambert Grilled Cheese
    This cherry camembert grilled cheese sandwich is so delicious that it will soon become your family favorite!
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    Chocolate Covered Cherry Shot
    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!
    Make This
    • Peaches

    Recipes;

    Peach Sorbet
    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!

    Make This
    Peach sorbet garnished with peach slice on various height glass bowls.

    Peach Crisp
    Peach crisp is an easy summer dessert that can be assembled in less than 15 minutes! This Peach Crisp Recipe is Gluten Free and Vegan!
    Make This
    Peach crisp topped with cool whip on gray plate.

    Grilled Peaches with Blackberry Sauce
    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!
    Make This
    Ice cream topped grilled peaches with blackberry sauce.

    Blackberry Peach Galette
    This Blackberry peach Galette is very simple. Easier than making a pie.
    Make This
    Rustic peach and blackberry galette on baking sheet.

    Southern Peach Cobbler
    Peach Cobbler is a quintessential Southern dish! Did you know Florida has thousands of acres of Peaches? Yup, that's right!
    Make This
    Southern Peach Cobbler - Cooked peaches topped with a chunk of the cobbler topping with silver spoon and whole peach in background

    Peach Chocolate Galette
    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.
    Make This

    Roasted Peach, Feta, Pistachio Salad
    My idea for a Roasted Peach, Feta & Pistachio Salad was born!
    Make This

    Peach Iced Tea
    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.
    Make This

    Peach Sorbet
    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!
    Make This
    • Plums

    Recipes;

    Spiced Poached Plums
    THE SPICED POACHED PLUMS ARE GENTLY POACHED IN A SYRUP INFUSED WITH CINNAMON AND STAR ANISE.
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    Plum Vanilla Custard Tart
    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.
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    Stone Fruit Salad Burrata
    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!
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    Plum Pie
    Simple but loaded plum pie recipe or plum tart recipe, so delicious!
    Make This

    Yellow Plum Sorbet
    This Yellow Plum Sorbet was caught my eye immediately! I thought the use of Grand Marnier was interesting!
    Make This
    Yellow plum sorbet on pink dessert bowls.

    Chicken with Plum Sauce and Grilled Plums
    Grilled plums are great in this savory dish!
    Make This
    Chicken thighs and colorful grilled plums on white plate with blue trim.

    Mirabella plum Tart
    Mirabelle plum tart with almond cream, so delicious!
    Make This

    Red Plum Pie
    Simple but loaded red plum pie recipe or plum tart recipe, so delicious!
    Make This
    • Strawberries

    Recipes;

    Strawberry Salsa
    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!
    Make This
    Strawberry salsa in glass serving dish with tortilla chips.

    Grilled Brie Recipe & Balsamic Strawberries
    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! 
    Make This
    Melty brie topped with fresh strawberries and balsamic glaze.

    Strawberry Infused Sea Scallops
    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!
    Make This
    Strawberry infused scallops on gray plate.

    Sparkling Ginger Strawberry Lemonade
    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.
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    Spinach, Pecan Strawberry Salad
    This easy spinach pecan strawberry salad is one of my favorite salads in the world.
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    Strawberry Vinaigrette
    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.
    Make This

    No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
    Bursting with natural colour and flavour, this is the best strawberry cheesecake you’ll ever make at home.
    Make This
    harvesting the garden -clear bowl with herbed garlic butter

    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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    Tools I use to when harvesting the garden

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    • carrot picking tool
    • harvesting basket

    I hope you have enjoyed this series on How to Start a Garden, and that it is, and will be, helpful to you, now, and in the future! Thanks for stopping by today!

    Enjoy! And have fun cooking!

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    green tomatoes in bamboo basket

    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!
    See Step by Step Photos Above!Most of our recipes have step by step photos and videos! Also helpful tips so that you can make it perfectly the first time and every time! Scroll up to see them!
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    Cook Time: 10 hours
    Total Time: 10 hours
    Servings: 1 garden 10′ x 10′
    Author: Beth Neels
    Cost: $50

    Ingredients

    • 1 baskets for gathering
    • 1 any other ingredients needed for recipes chosen

    Instructions

    • See post for tips on harvesting individual crops.
    • Post also contains over 100 recipe links for many different garden crops.
    harvesting basket
    carrot picking tool
    shovels
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    Notes

    Numbers for time and cost are an average for a 10’x 10′ (3 meters x 3 meters) garden. 
     
     
     
    See How to Start a Garden, Step 1; Planning for help planning your garden
     
     
     
    See Vegetable Garden Preparation for help with setting up the garden
     
     
     
    See Choosing Plants and Planting your Garden for tips on proper plant installation 
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    Orriginally published 6/11/19

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    1. Noelle

      March 10, 2020 at 3:23 pm

      5 stars
      I learned so much new information from this post! Gave me such great inspiration to start my own gardening, the whole series has been great thank you for sharing!!

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      • Beth Neels

        March 10, 2020 at 4:09 pm

        Thanks so much, Noelle! I’m thrilling that you enjoyed them!

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    2. Anita

      March 10, 2020 at 3:18 pm

      5 stars
      Your post is so inspiring. Gardening is a skill I really want to learn. I only have a tiny balcony, but I can always start with one or two pots! 🙂

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      • Beth Neels

        March 10, 2020 at 4:08 pm

        Starting small is definitely the way to go! My mom always does one cherry tomato in a large pot on her balcony and ends up with a couple quarts of tomatoes! Thanks for checking out the article!

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    3. Denay DeGuzman

      March 10, 2020 at 3:01 pm

      These tips and guidelines for preserving veggies from the garden is incredibly helpful! I also love the beautiful recipe collection you’ve shared on this page.

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      • Beth Neels

        March 10, 2020 at 4:07 pm

        Thank you Denay! I’m glad that you find it useful!

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    4. Emily Liao

      March 10, 2020 at 2:51 pm

      This is such a great post! I love how you broke this down and I will definitely keep this in mind next time I am preserving my ingredients!

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      • Beth Neels

        March 10, 2020 at 4:06 pm

        Thanks so much Emily! I’m so glad it was a help to you!

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    5. Jen

      March 10, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      5 stars
      This is so inspirational, Beth. I plan to start with herbs and go from there!

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      • Beth Neels

        March 10, 2020 at 4:06 pm

        There you go, Jen! Start small! You can always work your way up from there!

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    6. Mayuri Patel

      January 18, 2020 at 11:26 am

      5 stars
      Thank you so much Beth, a treasure trove of so many recipe links, tips and guidelines. While I may not have a garden to grow some veggies and fruits, it definitely is a good guideline for me on how to use some veggies that are not commonly used for an Indian cuisine like rhubarbs and asparagus.

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      • Beth Neels

        January 20, 2020 at 9:44 am

        Thanks so much Mayuri! I’m glad you liked the recipes! You could always do some containers with your favorite veges!

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    7. Tanjiro

      August 19, 2019 at 10:23 am

      5 stars
      Nice blog! I definitely learned something from this. I also love the recipes! Can’t wait to try these. Thanks for sharing!

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      • Beth Neels

        August 19, 2019 at 4:43 pm

        Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the article!

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    8. Mayuri Patel

      June 28, 2019 at 2:23 am

      Enjoyed reading your post Beth, so detailed, it must have taken up so much time to organize all the information. I wish I had a garden. Love how you’ve added so many recipe links to each relevant fruit or vegetable. Thank you so much for sharing my Beetroot Balls link.

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      • Beth Neels

        June 28, 2019 at 10:19 am

        Thank you for submitting it, Mayuri! it took a lot of time to write these posts, but it was fun too!

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    9. Camilla Hawkins

      June 26, 2019 at 11:18 am

      What a great resource this is. Wish I had half of this produce growing in my garden. I do have a crown of rhubarb I was given this year so look forward to harvesting it next year! Thank you for linking to my Rhubarb Pudding:-)

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      • Beth Neels

        June 26, 2019 at 1:04 pm

        Thank you so much Camilla! I so love rhubarb! It is one of my favorite and your pudding looks amazing!

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    10. Dahn

      June 26, 2019 at 10:28 am

      Great tips and recipes! My favorite part of summer is enjoying the harvest of my garden!

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      • Beth Neels

        June 26, 2019 at 10:44 am

        Oh, me too, for sure! I’m glad you liked the post, Dahn! Thanks!

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    11. Jacqueline Debono

      June 22, 2019 at 5:19 am

      5 stars
      So many great tips and recipes. I just finished harvesting our peas and am now planting tomatoes for a late summer crop! You know you can also dry tomatoes in the oven. Best with small cherry tomatoes! Going to pin this post so I can refer to it later!

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      • Beth Neels

        June 22, 2019 at 9:36 am

        I have drying tomatoes on my list this year, Jacqueline! Can’t wait to try it! What do you do with them once they are dried?

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    12. Susan

      June 20, 2019 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      SO many delicious recipes and such helpful gardening/harvesting info Beth! Thank you for sharing! I have lots of recipes to look at here… sounds like a Pinterest afternoon!

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      • Beth Neels

        June 21, 2019 at 5:21 pm

        It is was fun to write, Susan! I am glad it is of use to you!

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    13. Brian Jones

      June 20, 2019 at 1:06 am

      5 stars
      What a fantastic round up… It is a bit ‘specialist’ but you did not mention booze, we make country wines from all sorts of fruits. Everything from cherry to strawberry get a look in and it is also possible to make wine from parsnips and carrots 😮

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      • Beth Neels

        June 21, 2019 at 5:22 pm

        My uncle made dandelion wine and carrot wine! I have never given it a try! Do you have any good recipes, Brian?

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    14. The Panicked Foodie

      June 19, 2019 at 9:25 am

      5 stars
      This is a really great guide on how to harvest, and some recipes to use for your harvest! I didn’t do a garden this year, but had one last year, and because I am only one person I had to preserve a lot of it. I really liked your section about when to harvest specific garden items. I didn’t know that some are better when they are harvested younger. Thanks for the tips!

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      • Beth Neels

        June 19, 2019 at 9:41 am

        Glad you liked the post! If you are single a great way to go about it is container gardening. I am also working a on a hydroponics post. That would be a great option for you too. Keep you eyes open for that, coming this fall.

        Reply
    15. Julie

      June 17, 2019 at 5:17 pm

      5 stars
      These are SUCH good tips! I always grow too much and freeze some, but could use some additional ideas. What a great resource. I’ve really enjoyed these posts!

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      • Beth Neels

        June 18, 2019 at 11:13 am

        Thanks Julie! I really appreciate that and I’m glad they have been helpful to you!

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    16. Elaine Benoit

      June 11, 2019 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      What a wonderful post! It’s so detailed and conveys so much information! I’m bookmarking the whole series so I can start a garden next year. Baby steps. And what a great roundup of recipes!

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      • Beth Neels

        June 11, 2019 at 2:52 pm

        There you go, get started and start SMALL! That is my motto for gardening! (I have started big in the past and been sorry!) Thank you Elaine! I’m glad you like the series! Let me know how it goes next year! Grab a couple of pots this year and put a couple plants in! Just for practice!

        Reply

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