Vegetables Archives - Page 9 of 18

Southern-Style Fried Green Tomatoes

It’s August. I live in the South. We eat tomatoes. Green. Fried. Dipped. I only fix these for us when we can get the green ones right out of our garden. They are loaded with flavor — just not ripe yet. Perfectly poised to be dipped and dredged, floured and fried. This perfect season for … Read more

Artichoke Parmesan Bake

It was time for my 6 month dental appointment. Teeth cleaned and checked. I never mind because it also means that I will get to spend some time with Connie, our dental hygienist, who I just adore. Connie is always ready to talk kids, grandkids, crafts, and RECIPES with me. It is a fun time … Read more

Weekend RoundUP with Squash Relish

Last spring my neighbor Gaye was telling me about a squash relish that she makes and serves with pinto beans and cornbread. Growing up in Nebraska my mom would make white navy beans and ham with cornbread, but it wasn’t until I married my Southern-born husband that I actually cooked pinto beans. I was a … Read more

Yummy Vidalia Onion and Parmesan Tart

HAPPY MONDAY! Last summer I shared the recipe for this onion tart for the first time. Since then I have made it several times, tweaking the ingredients a bit here and there. The recipe originally came from my friend Cheryl in Nebraska. I am so thankful she loves to makes pies — of all kinds … Read more

Green Bean Buddies

Today is the day the Lord has made and I will rejoice and be glad in it!
What is it about green beans and bacon? My first memories of mom cooking green beans is with bacon sprinkled around the top and simmering right along with the pot of beans. Yum! A few weeks back I was visiting Deep South Dish, one of my favorite blog websites. Mary was blogging about Green Bean Bundles, a recipe given to her by a Facebook friend. The idea of crispy bacon wrapped around a fresh-out-of-the-garden french green bean left me scrambling to the kitchen. My Chief Gardener had just brought in a mess of green beans, I had bacon in the frig and I was set to go!
The recipe starts out by mixing up a vinaigrette marinade. While I have seen many versions of this recipe across the internet, Mary’s recipe called for some Cajun seasoning.

A Perfectly Dressed Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Are you getting your fill of fresh cucumbers yet? How about some straight-from-the- garden tomatoes? If you haven’t been feasting on these summer delights I encourage you to look for a local farmers market and take advantage of getting the produce right from the garden. One of my favorite canning and freezing sites is PickYourOwn.org.