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      Greek Beef Kabobs with Herbs

      June 2, 2020

      For the Beef Kebabs Ingredients: 2 lb beef cubes ½ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh oregano or 1 tablespoon dried 2 tablespoons mixed chopped fresh parsley, marjoram Thyme Juice of one lemon ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper Pita bread (optional) Directions: Place the beef chunks, olive oil, garlic, oregano, lemon...

      Savory Herbal Marinade

      May 29, 2020

      Featuring fresh herbs from your garden for use on Meat or Game. Ingredients: 2 1/2 Cups Red Wine 3/4 Cup Red Wine Vinegar 1 Small Onion or Several Shallots, chopped 2 Carrots, diced 1 Stalk Celery, chopped 2 Cloves Garlic, sliced 2 Fresh Greek Bay Leaves, broken into pieces 2 Teaspoons each Fresh Thyme, Oregano, and Winter Savory, coarsely chopped

      Tuscan Ravioli

      May 16, 2020

      Ingredients: 1/2 tsp each chopped herbs: Rosemary, Lemon Thyme, Tri-Color Sage, Genovese Basil 2 cups cubed eggplant ½ cut 1 T olive oil 1 14.5 oz can of Roman diced tomatoes, undrained 1 14.5 oz. reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 packaged ( 9 oz. refrigerated cheese ravioli 1 15 oz can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained Shredded Parmesan cheese ...

      Strawberry Mint Mojito

      May 2, 2020

      Ingredients: 2-4 strawberries, hulled and sliced (extra for garnish) ¾ ounce fresh lime juice ½ ounce simple syrup 8 fresh mint leaves (extra sprig for garnish) 2 ounces white rum 1 ounce sparkling water/club soda Crushed ice (to fill glass) Directions: Muddle the strawberries: Place the strawberries, mint, and simple syrup in the bottom of a...

      Growing Fruit Trees and Berries

      April 29, 2020

      A wide variety of fruit trees and berries can be grown in the Kansas City area (zone 6). You can enjoy cherries, plums, peaches, apples, pears, nectarines, blackberries, raspberries, gooseberries, blueberries, grapes, and strawberries fresh off the plant, right in your own backyard! It’s possible to harvest fruit from early June through November...

      Greek Layered Hummus Dip

      April 29, 2020

      Assemble this layered hummus dip on a small platter making all the components easy to see and scoop. Dicing the vegetables into 1/4-inch pieces makes dipping much more user friendly. Serve with hearty chips, chunky vegetables, pita bread or baked pita chips for easy scooping. Ingredients: 17 ounce container prepared hummus 1-1/2 c plain Greek...

      Gardening with Kids

      April 24, 2020

      The temperatures have changed, the sun is finally out, and your garden is ready to be planted. With the arrival of Spring, new unique opportunities have also come this year. Your kiddos are at home and they want to help by getting their hands in the dirt as well. Here’s a list of the top 5 ways to get the little ones involved in gardening. ...

      Salmon and Fresh Herbs Grilled on Cedar Plank

      April 16, 2020

      Salmon cooks over a bed of lemon and fresh herbs to infuse it with flavor and keep the fish tender and moist. We like a blend of thyme, tarragon, and oregano, but any of your favorite herbs will work. Make it a meal: Serve with grilled new potatoes tossed in an herb vinaigrette grilled asparagus served with fresh dill. Ingredients: Fresh Coho...

      Fried Green Tomatoes

      April 2, 2020

      In three separate shallow bowls, place flour, eggs, and bread crumbs. Dip tomato slices in flour, then in eggs, then coat with bread crumbs. In an electric skillet heat coconut oil to 375°. Fry tomatoes, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.

      Herbed Shrimp on the Grill

      March 29, 2020

      Ingredients: 16 jumbo shrimp 1 stick 4 ounces unsalted butter ¼ c finely chopped parsley ¼ c finely chopped thyme 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 shallot, finely chopped Salt and ground pepper White rum for sprinkling before grilling (optional) 2 yellow peppers sliced into ½ inch chunks Directions: Melt 1 stick of butter, and stir in the...

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