Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times This side dish from Andrea Reusing’s Cooking in the Moment: A Year of Seasonal Recipes (Clarkson Potter, 2011) is the essence of summer: emerald green vegetables cooked together briefly, until their flavors just meld. SERVES 4 Ingredients 4 tbsp. unsalted butter5 small stalks green garlic, thinly sliced, or 3 cloves garlic, finely choppedKosher salt, to taste1 1⁄2 cups fresh or frozen green peas2 small...

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Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times “This is a family favorite that is put into every cookbook for my kids when they move out and get married. It is a beautiful dish with many colors and full of flavor. Warning, it is addictive.” Ingredients 6 slices bacon, chopped 1 large onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large head cabbage, cored and sliced 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon onion...

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Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times This recipe is so creamy and delicious.  It’s a great way to get the kids to eat their veggies.  They will gobble this one up! Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower (about 2-1/2 pounds), broken into florets 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half cream 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 teaspoon pepper Minced fresh parsley, optional Instructions Place 1 in....

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Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times Easy and delicious.  Paired with a nice steak this makes a great romantic dinner. Ingredients 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks) 4 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 pinches of cayenne pepper 2 pounds fresh asparagus Olive oil Instructions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Melt the butter in a...

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Basil is one of the most loved herbs all over the world! FOR THE LOVE OF GARDENING There’s a reason basil is so popular-it’s delicious! There are many known species of basil, but Ocimum basilicum, also known as Sweet Basil or Genovese Basil, is the most commonly grown. Basils are enjoyed for their rich, spicy flavor with a trace of mint, clove, and even licorice depending on the cultivar. Basil is also thought to have many...

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PLANTING, GROWING, AND HARVESTING CABBAGE Garden Tips & Tricks Cabbage is a hardy, leafy vegetable full of vitamins. It can be difficult to grow; it only likes cool temperatures and it can be a magnet for some types of garden pests. Here are some tips for growing cabbage in your garden! By planning your growing season and providing diligent care, you may have two successful crops in one year, in both spring and fall. Many...

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