Category Archives: Garden

Zucchini Cornbread

Posted on 08/16/2017 by

Here is a way to use up some fresh zucchini or summer squash. Zucchini Corn Bread 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter plus more for pan 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 large zucchini 1 cup all-purpose … Continue reading →

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Plum Jam

Posted on 07/31/2017 by

What better way to use up a giant bucket of overripe plums. For how to can and basic jam making go here. Plum Jam 8 cups plums skin removed from 3/4 cut into small pieces 4 cups sugar 4 cloves … Continue reading →

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Fava Bean and Fennel Slaw

Posted on 06/22/2017 by

This is a fantastic salad that goes well with many grilled meats, fish especially. When choosing fava beans pick the youngest possible. If the beans are not bright green inside remove the white second shell as well. Fava and Fennel … Continue reading →

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Grilled Halibut with Fava Bean and Oyster Mushrooms

Posted on 06/08/2017 by

Recently bought a halibut. Make sure the fava beans are really fresh, small and tender. They can also be called broad beans. If you do not have scallion scapes then garlic scapes will do. You could serve this on top … Continue reading →

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Grilled Opah Salad

Posted on 06/03/2017 by

This is a great grilled salad. Opah is a mild firm flesh fish similar to swordfish. Splurge on good potatoes for this. This serves 3-4. Grilled Opah Salad with Asparagus and Poatatoes 1 lb fresh opah fillets 1″ thick cut … Continue reading →

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Roast Rutabaga

Posted on 04/18/2017 by

This is a simple way to serve rutabaga. any assortment of root vegetables will work. Roast Root Vegetables 1 rutabaga peeled and cubbed 2-4 carrots peeled and cut into large bites 1-2 potatoes peeled and cubed 6-8 small whole cloves … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash

Posted on 11/02/2016 by

Use smaller acorn squash to turn this into a first course. The amount of feta is a suggestion, more is always allowed. Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash 1 1/2 lbs acorn squash sliced in half seeds and pulp scooped out 1 … Continue reading →

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