Pickled Mini Peppers balance the natural sweetness of mini peppers with tangy vinegar and a touch of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. They’re crisp, colorful, and easy to keep on hand for adding to sandwiches, salads, grain bowls, or snacking straight from the jar. Easy Pickled Peppers Recipe Mini peppers have a naturally sweet…
Roasted Cauliflower and Fresh Sage pairs the aromatic richness of fresh sage leaves with the subtle sweetness of cauliflower. Garlic and a splash of vinegar add brightness to keep it lively and balanced. Sage and Cauliflower in Season This side dish fits naturally into fall and winter cooking—warm, savory, and built around seasonal herbs. Fresh sage has a deep, woody…
Summer Squash Soup is a light, brothy soup filled with yellow squash, zucchini, spinach, and cannellini beans. It’s a simple way to use summer vegetables when they’re at their peak. Serve with warm, crusty bread. Cooking with Summer Squash Yellow squash and zucchini are two of the most productive plants in the summer garden, and…
Cucumber Salad with Fresh Basil features crisp cucumbers and fragrant basil tossed with a simple lemon dressing. It’s a light and refreshing way to combine two summer garden favorites in one easy side dish. Easy Summer Salad Recipe Cucumbers and basil are two of those plants that seem made for summer gardens, and they come together beautifully in this chilled salad. …
Roasted Leek Greens make use of the often-overlooked tops of leeks. Tossed with olive oil and roasted until tender and browned, they’re finished with a quick Dijon vinaigrette, then topped with parsley. It’s a practical way to use the whole plant without letting the greens go to waste. Cooking with Leek Greens Leeks are most often…
Spaghetti Squash with Fresh Herbs highlights the mild, slightly sweet flavor of tender squash combined with chopped parsley, basil, chives, and sage. Cooked with butter and simply seasoned, this warm side dish is all about fresh, balanced flavors. Easy Spaghetti Squash Recipe Spaghetti squash is one of those plants that earns its space in the…
Tomato Salad with Fresh Herbs is a refreshing, vibrant dish that brings out the best of summer tomatoes with a tangy vinaigrette made from olive oil, white vinegar, and a touch of sugar, with fresh parsley, basil, and oregano rounding out the flavors. Marinated Tomato Salad Recipe This simple tomato salad is perfect for the warm months when garden-fresh tomatoes…
Braised Collard Greens are a hearty yet simple side dish. This recipe highlights the natural flavor of fresh collard greens by simmering them in a savory broth with fresh garlic and onion for added depth. Stovetop Collard Greens Collard greens are a true staple of Southern cooking, especially known for their rich, savory flavor and tender texture when cooked low…
Garden Cucumber Salad is light, crisp, and full of refreshing flavors. With cucumbers marinated in a tangy-sweet dressing of vinegar, sugar, and a hint of celery seed, and complemented by dill and red onion, it’s an easy way to enjoy the vibrant flavors of the season. Cucumber Side Dish This easy cucumber salad comes together…
Fresh Green Bean Salad showcases the crisp, vibrant flavor of garden-grown green beans. Tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette with garlic and olive oil, this salad is full of bright, balanced flavors. Green Bean Salad with Balsamic Dressing Fresh, bright, and full of flavor, this Balsamic Green Bean Salad is a simple and flavorful dish, balancing sweet,…
Fresh Basil Pesto is a great way to bring garden-grown flavor into your kitchen with minimal effort. With just a few ingredients, you can create a rich, aromatic pesto that enhances everything it touches. Easy Basil Pesto Recipe The key to a great pesto is fresh basil. When harvested at the peak of its flavor,…
Fried Green Tomatoes are a flavorful way to use tomatoes harvested before they ripen on the vine. Green tomatoes hold their shape during cooking and develop a mellow, savory flavor as the coating crisps in the skillet. Easy Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe As a home cook who has been creating plant-based and vegetarian meals for…
Sweet Pepper Salad is a simple, fresh way to enjoy mini bell peppers. It’s quick and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients, highlighting the vibrant color and flavor of your homegrown peppers! Bell Pepper Salad Recipe If you’ve just harvested mini bell peppers (or picked them up from the farmer’s market), this salad lets the garden ingredients…
