Benefits of Asparagus

Benefits of Asparagus

10 Reasons Why Asparagus is SO Good for You! Looking for a relatively easy vegetable that is easy to make, but also contains many health benefits? Then Asparagus is the veggie for you! 1. Fights Cancer Asparagus is known to have excellent antioxidant and antitumor properties which help fight off cancer cells. 2. Wound Healing Asparagus helps the body produce collagen which increases the rate at which wounds heal. 4. Regulates Insulin Different...

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ROASTED GARLIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS

ROASTED GARLIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times image courtesy of damndelicious.net This recipe will definitely make you love brussels sprouts.  With the addition of bacon even your pickiest eaters will dig into these! YIELD: 6 SERVINGS PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 25 MINUTES INGREDIENTS: • 1 tablespoon honey • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided • 2 pounds brussels sprouts, halved • 1 tablespoon...

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Crème Brulée Cheesecake Bars

Crème Brulée Cheesecake Bars

Crème Brulée Cheesecake Bars This recipe is delicious, decedent and so easy to make.  You’ll be the hit of your holiday parties with this yummy treat! INGREDIENTS   1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1 box (4-serving size) French vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs plus 3 egg yolks 2 packages (8 oz each)...

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Pumpkin Pickles

Pumpkin Pickles

Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times PHOTO CREDIT: HandmadePictures/Shutterstock   These pumpkin pickles are a nice change from the usual sweet pumpkin treats. They make a great pairing with a cheese plate and add color to any autumn meal. INGREDIENTS 4 cups pumpkin, peeled and cut into bite-size cubes 1-1/2 cups sugar 1-1/2 cups apple cider vinegar 2 sticks cinnamon 10 whole cloves INSTRUCTIONS Steam pumpkin until...

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Herb Gardening

Herb Gardening

GARDEN TIPS Harvesting and Storing How to Dry Herbs Many herbs are easily preserved by drying, and hold their flavor well when dry. Simply cut a handful of stems and rubber band them or tie them together with a piece of string, then hang them upside down in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight, with good air circulation. When the herbs are completely dry and crumble easily between your fingers, place them in jars and store them in a cool,...

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