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Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins (and a weird squash)

By Eliot, on October 8th, 2013%

Have you ever been over to M.J.’s Kitchen? If not, you must stumbled over there as soon as you are able.

Last January, M.J. posted about an unusual squash with an unusual name: Cushaw Pumpkin. These things do not look like pumpkins at all. Besides the weird name, they were pretty weird looking. She spoke . . . → Read More: Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins (and a weird squash)

Rosemary and Thyme Spicy Herb Salt

By Eliot, on October 3rd, 2013%

You will need lots of rosemary and LOTS of thyme for the aromatic herb salt. . . . → Read More: Rosemary and Thyme Spicy Herb Salt

Creole Okra and Sausage Jambalaya Gumbo

By Eliot, on September 18th, 2013%

It was the principals’ jobs to feed the staff this week at Parent/Teacher Conferences. My goodness, but they are a hungry bunch. We went through two pans of lasagna, a double-batch of Veronica’s Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole, a BIG salad, two loaves of French Bread, angel food cake, and brownies. (And, really…we have . . . → Read More: Creole Okra and Sausage Jambalaya Gumbo

Chilled Jalapeno Poppers

By Eliot, on September 4th, 2013%

This post is not so much of a recipe as it is a suggestion.

With all the huge jalapenos coming on, it was time to make some appetizers for Sunday afternoon. After canning all the pepper jelly, I was pretty much spent, but I needed to use more peppers.

I went with an old stand . . . → Read More: Chilled Jalapeno Poppers

Wasabi Quick Dilled Pickles

By Eliot, on August 30th, 2013%

I heart my big, yellow Gourmet cookbook. (I think that has been well-established.) There are quite a few recipes that can be adapted to fresh produce from the garden. If you are picking cukes, you must make this. Especially if you are picking just a few a day.

The original recipe called for horseradish paste . . . → Read More: Wasabi Quick Dilled Pickles

Hot Pepper Tequila Jelly

By Eliot, on August 25th, 2013%

Yes, you read that correctly. There is tequila in this jelly.

Beware. Don’t let your clothes fall off.

Actually, there are no worries because all of the alcohol boils away.

Our peppers have arrived. I had no idea I had so many to pick until I made my weekend trip to the garden. (I . . . → Read More: Hot Pepper Tequila Jelly

Grape Jelly and Conserves

By Eliot, on August 24th, 2013%

OK—It is a Jamboree of Jelly and Jam over here. (Sorry, I couldn’t resist but remember you haven’t had to sit through Peach Palooza and Gala of Grapes this year.)

I have been picking about 5 pounds of grapes every afternoon after work and coming in to make jams and jellies. Instead of . . . → Read More: Grape Jelly and Conserves

Spiced Peach Jam with Brandy

By Eliot, on August 22nd, 2013%

Our white peaches ripened (along with all the grapes and a peck of cucumbers). . . . → Read More: Spiced Peach Jam with Brandy

Marinated Cucumbers and Onions

By Eliot, on August 20th, 2013%

Zukes and cukes.

That is all I am getting from the garden.

Our tomatoes look lush and green. Little blossoms and little fruit. These are our favorites and I guess I will have to realize that I cannot grow tomatoes.

These are called Marketeer.

Zukes and cukes.

These all . . . → Read More: Marinated Cucumbers and Onions

Holy Basil Chicken

By Eliot, on August 4th, 2013%

Using a new herb from the garden and a great light summer meal. . . . → Read More: Holy Basil Chicken

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