Cooking from your garden is valuable in many ways. For one, it is convenient and less
expensive.
When the produce you need is right
in your own backyard, you save time and money on the cost of gas and the cost
of produce. For example, the average
cost of a bell pepper this summer has been about $.70. Earlier this year, packs of bell pepper seeds
could be purchased for as low as $.29 in some areas.
Second is the benefit to your health. Having your own vegetable garden gives you
the ability to grow vegetables organically and free from pesticides and other
harmful chemicals. The simple peace of
mind of knowing exactly what you are feeding yourself and others is an
invaluable benefit.
In case you have more fresh produce than you know what to do
with right about now, here are 2 recipes with common garden ingredients to help
you make use of your harvest:
Classic Salsa: This simple recipe uses three late-summer garden favorites: tomatoes, cilantro and onion, to create this signature
dish.
Ingredients:
-2 cups chopped tomatoes
-1 small white onion, diced finely
-3 tablespoons of cilantro, chopped
-Salt to taste
Directions: Simply mix all of the ingredients together and serve with chips and guacamole (optional).
Serves 4-6.
Herby Cucumber Salad:
Harvest these items from your garden for this recipe: dill, parsley, mint, garlic, red onion and
cucumber.
-2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh dill
-1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
-1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
-1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh parsley
-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
-1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
-1 1/2 tablespoon coarsely chopped mint
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
-1/4 teaspoon sugar
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
-1 garlic clove
-5 1/2 cups thinly sliced cucumber (about 2 large)
-2 1/2 cups thinly sliced red onion
Directions: Combine the first 11 ingredients in a
food processor or a blender, and process until well blended. Combine the
cucumber and onion in a large bowl. Drizzle with yogurt mixture, and toss to coat.
Serves 6.
Source: MyRecipes.com
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