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Rhubarb Syrup

Makes about 8 ounces 4 cups chopped rhubarb 1 cup sugar 1 cup water Combine the rhubarb, sugar, and water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is soft and the […]

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Greens for Breakfast

Saute onions and garlic in a good sized frying pan. Wash and chop a bunch of greens (spinach, Swiss chard or greens mix). Add wet greens to the pan and place on the lid until wilted. Season, stir, and move to the side of the pan. Cook […]

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Zucchini Pizza Casserole

4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1 pound ground turkey or beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 can (15 ounces) Italian […]

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Braised Mustard Greens

  Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray Prep Time:  10 min       Cook Time:    20 min Serves:   8 servings 4 slices bacon,      chopped 3 bunches mustard      greens, trimmed and chopped 2 tablespoons      white vinegar (or balsamic) 2 teaspoons sugar (optional) Coarse salt 2 cups chicken      broth […]

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Crispy Bok (Pac) Choi Salad

1/4 c butter 1T sugar 1 T sesame seeds 1 package Ramen noodles (not the flavor packet) 2 ounces packaged sliced almonds 1 heads bok choi (2 heads pac choi­) or Chinese cabbaage. Use both leaves and stems. 5 green onions Feel free to add some red […]

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Jennifer Hudson’s No Noodle Vegetable Lasagna Recipe

I also stir fry a large onion, 4-5 carrots, and 1-2 peppers for more texture and color and add with the layers. Of course, I use our tomatoes with a can of tomato paste. It’s messier but worth the effort. ? Olive oil spray ? 1 medium […]

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Caponatina Siciliana (Eggplant, Olive, and Celery Appetizer)

Recipe Courtesy of Neighbor Donna Prep Time: 48 hr 8 to 10 servings • 2 large eggplants • Salt to taste • 1 jar (6 1/2 ounces) oil-cured black olives, pitted and halved • 1 jar (5 3/4 ounces) green olives with pimiento, drained and halved • […]

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Bread and Tomato Salad

2 c dry bread cubes (1/2” Italian bread) 2 garlic cloves 3T EVOO 2 heaping cups chopped tomatoes 1 T chopped fresh basil 1 T wine or balsamic vinegar Salt and fresh ground pepper In a large skillet, saute bread cubes and garlic in EVOO until garlic […]

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Freezing Corn

(24 large ears yielded 16 cups) Cut off raw kernels of corn to equal 4 quarts or 16 cups. Put in a roasting pan. Add 3 cups of water, 4 tsp salt, 1 T sugar, and 1 stick of butter. Place in a 350 oven in the […]

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Bread and Butter Pickles

Take a large ice cream pail of cukes. This should make 7 pints. 16 cups sliced cucumbers ( washed, not peeled) 6 medium white onions sliced 1 red and 1 green pepper (optional) 1/3 cup salt, pickling – not iodized Mix the above. Cover with ice, mix […]

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