Make use of the whole bird by turning the bones into a delicious rich turkey stock that is perfect for gravy, soup, or stew. Roasting the bones first, along with the veggies, will result in a richer flavor. Then add everything into the stockpot and simmer into a tasty stock. We don’t waste much in…
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Chicken Enchiladas with Roasted Green Chile Sauce
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Chicken enchiladas with roasted green chile sauce is a delicious meal option when you’re craving Southwestern-style comfort food. The mellow spicy flavor of the Anaheim or New Mexico type peppers pairs well with shredded chicken and Mexican spices and cheese. Tips for Making Homemade Chicken Enchiladas This recipe for chicken enchiladas is very forgiving. You can…
Crispy Taco Seasoned Baked French Fries
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Yes, you can make crispy seasoned baked French fries at home without deep-frying in vegetable oil. Skip the drive thru and precooked frozen packages with chemicals, preservatives, and unhealthy oils. Try making your own hand cut homemade baked fries instead. At one time, I was addicted to the frozen French fries that you can purchase…
Harvest Hearty Beef Stew
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Is there anything that screams comfort food more than your classic beef stew? I call this Harvest Hearty Beef Stew because it is filled with vegetables and herbs harvested from our garden. The basic garden ingredients include potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic, onions, and herbs. However, the variations of this recipe are endless. You substitute and…
Roasted Green Chile Sauce
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This roasted green chile sauce pairs perfectly with Mexican inspired dishes, including burritos, enchiladas, tamales, and more. Although my garden is located far away from the traditional foods grown in the Southwest, I love the spicy flavors of Tex-Mex foods and can’t resist experimenting with growing different types of peppers. I am a wimp when…
How to Roast and Peel Peppers Step by Step
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Roast and peel peppers to use in your favorite recipes. Any type of pepper can be roasted, including green, red or yellow sweet bell peppers to hot chile peppers. Roasting enhances the sweetness and adds a nice smoky char depth. The skins of Anaheim and New Mexico type peppers are tough. Roasting the peppers not…
Homemade Taco Seasoning
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Replace store bought envelopes with this homemade taco seasoning mix and eliminate the mystery ingredients, anti-caking agents, and preservatives. Add all ingredients to a small jar with tight fitting lid. Shake to blend. Seal, label, and store in a in a cool, dark place, away from heat and direct sun. Makes about 1/2 cup. Use…
Zucchini Garlic Bites
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This tasty zucchini garlic bites recipe combines shredded zucchini with garlic, Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, and is served with a marinara dipping sauce for an Italian inspired twist. Ah, zucchini…Its the crop that just keeps on giving throughout the growing season. This recipe is one more way to transform it into a scrumptious bite that can…
Garden Fresh Zucchini Lasagna
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This delicious garden fresh zucchini lasagna is made with thin slices of zucchini instead of pasta noodles. It is a gluten-free alternative with all the flavor of the traditional version. Also freezer friendly for make ahead meals. I am elated when I am able to make a meal that incorporates so many home-grown ingredients. The zucchini…
Homemade Flour Tortilla Recipe
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Only four basic ingredients are needed for this flour tortilla recipe. Making homemade tortillas is worth the extra effort because they taste so much better than store bought tortillas. Try this simple homemade flour tortilla recipe and you will know exactly what ingredients you and your family will be eating. With all the Anaheim and Jalapeño…
Fresh Strawberry Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
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With just a few simple ingredients, this strawberry vinaigrette salad dressing is easy to whip up in a blender or food processor. Our small strawberry patch planted last year started ripening just one or two berries at a time. These rarely made it out of the garden. Instead, they were eaten right away. The juicy…