Heather says:
I love zucchini.  It’s one of those plants I don’t have to grow to reap the benefits.  As the season turns toward summer local gardeners may have more than they know what to do with.  In fact August 8th is “Sneak Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Night.”  Friends and neighbors, I am here to [...]

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Heather says:
While I’m lucky enough to live where it’s comfortable to grill outside most of the year, once the hot weather hits, grilling is a great way to help keep the house cooler.  We love grilled onions and they are simple to prepare.  One onion is typically enough for two adults.
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Heather says:
This classic pairs well with sandwiches and meals that call Spring and Summer to mind.  In its most basic form, the recipe here, it’s low cost and low effort.  There are many variations on this recipe, feel free to share yours in the comments.

Ingredients:

2 cups coarsely shredded carrot
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup plain yogurt

Directions:
Stir together [...]

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Heather says:
My family enjoys this simple dish, it goes well with most standard chicken recipes.  Oddly enough, my kids who are not overly fond of peas do not mind their presence.

Ingredients

1 TBSP butter
1 small onion diced
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 cups chicken stock (or broth)
1 cup frozen peas

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Heather says:
The ability to sauté, or cook over high heat with a small amount of fat, is a great method for bringing out great flavors in simple foods.  Typically zucchini is a summer vegetable, but there was a bag in the marked down produce for a dollar.  Who can pass that up?

Sautéed Zucchini
Ingredients:
This is a [...]

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