And they’re tasty too! I simply love bell peppers, particularly the brightly colored ones. Although they belong to the chili pepper family, bell peppers are mild and can jazz up a salad in an instant, lend a perky crunch to your pizza, and taste fantastic when roasted. But the appeal of bell peppers goes way beyond their stunning good looks. Here’s a short list of the good things they can do for your health: – Bell...
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Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times This recipe is a great way to use some of those veggies from your garden, That it is super tasty is always a plus too! • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS • PREP: 20 MINS • GRILL: 10 MINS INGREDIENTS • Olive oil to coat vegetables • 1small zucchini, halved lengthwise • 1red sweet pepper, stemmed, seeded, and quartered • ½ small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices • ½ pound asparagus, trimmed • 3 tablespoons olive oil...
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Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times Sorbet is light, fresh, and the perfect summer treat. When strawberries aren’t available, try this recipe with raspberries or mango instead. This simple recipe will be a big hit! • MAKES: 9 SERVINGS • SERVING SIZE: 1/3 CUP • MAKES: 3 CUPS • PREP: 20 MINS • CHILL: 1 HR • FREEZE: 10 HRS INGREDIENTS • 1 cup sugar • 1 cup water • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 3 cups fresh strawberries • 2 tablespoons...
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Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times Here’s a delicious recipe that helps use some of the abundant basil in your garden. You and your family and friends will love this cool dish on a hot summer day. Ingredients • 1 cup mayonnaise • 1 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (6 to 7 scallions) • 1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons) • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic (2 cloves) • 2 teaspoons...
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What are Hornworms? IN THE GARDEN If you’ve ever grown garden tomatoes, chances are you have dealt with these green caterpillar pests. They can be found in most any region of the US and can ruin your tomato crop in record time; they also feed on eggplants, peppers, and potatoes. They can blend in quite easily with the green foliage and feed non-stop, creating spotty and chewed leaves and fruit. “Tomato hornworms can be...
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Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times Beets. Ginger. Organic extra virgin olive oil. Berries. Avocado. Raw Cacao. All of these everyday superfoods come together in a delicious gluten free and vegan Chocolate Beet Cake with Avocado Frosting. Chocolate Beet Cake with a thick and creamy Chocolate Avocado Frosting. Course Cake Cuisine Plant-based Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 40 minutes Total Time 40 minutes Servings 10 Author Lauren Glucina...
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