by Daisy | Jul 16, 2009 | Main Dishes, Recipes
1 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped 1 T. oil 1 quart fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 6-8 leaves fresh basil, chopped salt and pepper to taste 1 Tablespoon butter, optional Extra basil for...
by Ivory Soap | Jul 14, 2009 | Recipes, Snacks & Sides
Soybeans are super easy to grow and if you’re in the South, you can still be planting them RIGHT NOW. Just get some soybean seeds, plunk them in the ground about 9 per square foot, and watch them grow. In about ten weeks, once the pods feel full, try this...
by Daisy | Jul 7, 2009 | Recipes, Snacks & Sides
Kohlrabi isn’t a new vegetable by any means, but it’s an unusual sight in American supermarkets. When it does appear, most people don’t know what to do with it. It’s really a versatile vegetable that can be eaten raw or cooked in many types of...
by Daisy | Jun 30, 2009 | Recipes, Snacks & Sides
Nothing beats a plate of sliced homegrown fresh tomatoes, but sometimes it’s good to mix it up a little bit. Here’s another option for when the countertop is overflowing with mankind’s favorite deadly nightshade. Broiled Tomatoes 4-5 ripe fresh...
by Daisy | Jun 25, 2009 | Main Dishes, Recipes
These are a variation on the African standby. They are traditionally deep-fried, but I like to cook them up in a skillet. It’s a tasty way to round out those summer garden vegetable plates with a bit of protein. Blackeyed Pea Fritters makes about 8 fritters 1...
by Ivory Soap | Jun 11, 2009 | Main Dishes, Recipes
Here’s a tasty way to use my new favorite vegetable: chard. Tear off a chunk of rustic bread to help soak up the broth. Chard Soup with Gnocchi serves 4-6 1 T. olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms pinch red...
