Month: August 2024

• Green Bean & Chicken Penne

  

  This is a quick meal and a way to stretch the meat when cooking for a family. Ingredients2 cups dry penne2 chicken breasts1 can mushroom soup1 can whole mushrooms1/2 can milk1/2 cup sour cream1 Tsp tarragon1 tsp parsley 1 tsp lemon pepper2 cups frozen or fresh green beans  Directions Boil pasta according to package directions, boil…

• Mongolian Beef

  

  This dish can easily be made using left over beef or or a cheaper cut of beef. As you can also stretch the meat used in the meal it makes this a delicious and economical dish. Ingredients1 and 1/2 pounds thinly sliced beef such as flank or round steak.2.5 Tbsp cornstarch3 Tbsp canola oil2 minced…

• Baked Stuffed Peppers

  

  A great dish using your garden fresh peppers. Ingredients4 medium size Green Peppers2 Tbsp canola oil3/4 lb ground beef1 C diced onion1/8th cup chopped fresh basil1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley1/2 C uncooked rice1 peeled and diced medium tomato1 1/4 C tomato juice1/2 C grated cheddar cheeseParmesan cheese DirectionsWash peppers.  Slice off the end near the…

• Strawberry Jalapeno Pepper Pickles

  

  Jalapeno’s and strawberries together? A great flavour combo with some sweetness and heat. Ingredients4 large strawberries1 sliced jalapeño pepper1/4 c apple cider vinegar1/4 c water1/4 tsp salt1 tsp maple syrup Directions1. Thinly slice the strawberries lengthwise. 2. Thinly slice the jalapeño and remove most of the seeds3. Add remaining ingredients to a sauce pan and…

• White Bean & Fresh Herb Dip

  

  A dip that is healthy and very tasty. We love to make this dip when we have a garden full of fresh herbs Ingredients 1 can cannellini beans (14 oz)2 Tbsp fresh chopped basil leaves2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves2 Tbsp fresh rosemary leavesjuice of one lemonzest of one lemon 1 Tbsp olive oil salt and…

• Canned Italian Style Tomatoes

  

  Nothing tastes better than tomatoes from your own garden. This recipe is a great way to preserve tomatoes for winter. With all the herbs added it makes meal preparation quick, just add the some beef or chicken. Ingredients10 Cups diced peeled tomatoes1/4 Cup finely chopped fresh basil1/4 Cup finely chopped parsley2 Tbsp dried oregano1 Tbsp…