Category Archives: Vegetables

Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread
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Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread

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I am starting to feel like we are having zucchini and squash coming out of our ears! I don’t stress about this though because these are some of my favorite summer veggies. They are not only good for grilling and stir-frying, but also make an awesome bread! When we have more than we can use … Continue reading →

Sweet Pickle Relish {for canning}
Dairy Free / Dressings & Marinades / Egg free / Fresh Produce / Goodness on the Side! / Preserving / Savory and Splendid! / Vegetables

Sweet Pickle Relish {for canning}

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This recipe for sweet pickle relish is a great one to use for large, overgrown cucumbers that might be past their prime for pickle making. I know we always have cucumbers that grow HUGE because they have been hiding under the vines, or simply because we have neglected picking. For an even zestier or spicier … Continue reading →

Oil-free Fresh Herb Vinaigrette
Dairy Free / Dressings & Marinades / Egg free / Fat Free / Fresh Produce / Goodness on the Side! / Preserving / Savory and Splendid! / Vegetables

Oil-free Fresh Herb Vinaigrette

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We started the planting of our garden a bit later than we normally do this year. Even so, it is amazing to watch everyday as the plants grow a bit bigger and buds and flowers start forming. It gets me excited for when we will be able to start harvesting the big things like tomatoes, … Continue reading →

Ginger and Garlic Glazed Sweet Carrot Recipe {For Canning}
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Ginger and Garlic Glazed Sweet Carrot Recipe {For Canning}

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I tried my hand tonight at canning carrots. I have canned salsa, spaghetti sauce, cucumbers and okra in the past…but never carrots! I suppose I have canned all of the others because you can get by canning those items with a water bath. When canning carrots though, a pressure canner is needed. Fortunately for me, … Continue reading →

Roasted Corn {Easy to shuck with NO SILK remaining!}
For the Holidays! / Fresh Produce / Goodness on the Side! / Preserving / Savory and Splendid! / Vegetables

Roasted Corn {Easy to shuck with NO SILK remaining!}

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With summer sneaking up on us, there are bound to be many corn on the cob eating sessions to ensue. I love eating corn on the cob. I love the taste and the crispness of fresh sweet corn. There’s nothing quite like it. You see, I grew up in central Illinois. I don’t know if … Continue reading →