Pumpkin Seeds, easy to make & you can do it!

Pumpkin Seeds, easy to make & you can do it!

Pumpkin Seeds Save those pumpkin seeds when you make your jack-o-lanterns! Pumpkin seeds … mmmmm!  These lightly salted, toasted  seeds bake up golden brown in the oven and are best served warm.  They make a healthy snack anytime, perfect for camping and hiking trips.  Add your favorite popcorn seasonings for variety. Ingredients   –  Pumpkin seeds, clean and dry   –  2 tablespoons of cooking...

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Green Tomato Pie

Green Tomato Pie

Green Tomato Pie Green tomato pie, you might be thinking “huh?” but it’s actually really good!  This is one of those lesser known recipes that will be the topic of curiosity at your next get-together … the kind of thing that people will tell each other “you have to try this”. Ingredients   –  3 c. sliced & peeled green tomatoes   –  1 1/3 c. sugar   –  3 tbsp. flour   –...

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Green Tomato Relish

Green Tomato Relish

Green Tomato Relish Green tomato relish, customer came in the garden center this morning after pulling his tomato vines and we talked about all the things that can be done with green tomatoes.  This recipe is one of my favorites.  Try it on hot dogs (we called them “student steaks” during the K-State years) or use in potato salad or tuna salad. YUM! Ingredients   –  5 c. green tomatoes   –  5 c. cabbage...

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Lemon Buttermilk Sorbet

Lemon Buttermilk Sorbet

Lemon Buttermilk Sorbet Lemon buttermilk sorbet?  Yes please!  The first time I tasted this, I was hooked!  It’s not too sweet, not too tart…just right and very refreshing.  Try it with a topping of fresh, sweetened strawberries or blueberries. Ingredients   –  2 c. sugar   –  1/2 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice   –  2 t. grated lemon zest   –  4 c....

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Bruschetta

Bruschetta

Bruschetta Bruschetta is a recipe that represents summer for me.  Getting to use fresh basil, tomatoes and green onions from my own garden make this a special culinary event in our family.  Make a small batch the first time, but realize that it can be double and tripled for bigger gatherings. BUON APPETITIO! Ingredients   –  1 loaf French bread, sliced in 1/2 inch thick slices   –  Toast at 350°...

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Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad Greek pasta salad has a tangy and fresh taste.  Perfect for picnics or potlucks or just because! Ingredients   –  1 16 oz. bag pasta (mostaccolli, raditatore, macaroni, etc.) cooked, drained and cooled   –  1 can black olives, drained   –  1 small jar green olives, drained   –  5-6 medium tomatoes, diced   –  6 green onions – chopped (both...

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