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Easy Grilled Vegetables And Sausage Hoagie Recipe

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I am always looking for new dinner ideas. It is great to have a large rotation of convenient, quick and easy family dinners up my sleeve because I like home cooked meals without too much time and energy involved. This time of year, I enjoy working some easy grilling vegetables into my recipes to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather. I love vegetables and the more the merrier … [Read more...] about Easy Grilled Vegetables And Sausage Hoagie Recipe

How To Cook Artichokes

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Eating seasonal fruits and vegetables not only ensures your meal is fresh and full of flavor, but it also reduces your carbon footprint as it requires limited refrigeration. If you are looking for a seasonal vegetable this month, artichokes are an excellent choice for you. It is a delicious, fresh vegetable that many people only enjoy out of a can or bottle. With these simple … [Read more...] about How To Cook Artichokes

Okra Patties From My Pinewood Kitchen

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Okra is a real popular dish down here in the south. My mother always loved okra every which way from boiled, to sautéed, to fried. I, on the other hand, was more picky about which okra recipes were acceptable. I didn't like the mucilaginous, slimy nature of certain okra recipes even though my mother assured me that it was good for me and tasted good too! Today, I want to share … [Read more...] about Okra Patties From My Pinewood Kitchen

Canning Fresh Tomatoes [How To Preserve Tomatoes In Jars]

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If you’ve had a successful garden crop season, you may be harvesting more produce than you can consume! A great way to prevent that food from going to waste is by storing it away for the fall and winter months. Tomatoes are one of those in-season fruits that can easily be preserved.  If you are wondering how to store tomatoes, the answer is canning fresh tomatoes. I want to … [Read more...] about Canning Fresh Tomatoes [How To Preserve Tomatoes In Jars]