Valarie Russell on September 1st, 2015

This is a light and refreshing lunch or a side dish with dinner, and a great use of summer veggies. It’s delicious, but the second time I made it I decided to add grilled chicken for a complete meal in a bowl.  I marinated 2 chicken breast in the some of the KRAFT Zesty Lime […]

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Valarie Russell on October 21st, 2014

We haven’t had these in a long time, but with all the green tomatoes we have Kenny decided to cook a few up today.  I made the spicy dip and they were super delicious.  Plan on picking up some this weekend at the New Albany Farmer’s Market. 4 large green tomatoes 2 eggs 1/2 cup […]

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Valarie Russell on September 24th, 2012

I wanted to make something savory and packed with flavor, enough to be a meal all on its own. Acorn squash has 145% of your daily recommended intake of Vitamin A, along with Vitamin C, B, folate, and a hefty dose of beta carotene! Add in the black beans for protein, the tomatoes as an […]

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Valarie Russell on August 11th, 2011

We are blessed with tons of tomatoes and many, many peppers so what better way to make use of this bounty… SALSA  I though I would share some of my favorite recipes for quick and simple salsa.  If anyone need tomatoes give us a call… we have bushels for sale. We have both Roma tomatoes […]

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Valarie Russell on December 23rd, 2010

I found this recipe a year or so ago in The Parade magazine which was inserted in our local newspaper.  We tried it and loved it; I ran across it again the other day and decided to make again to have with Chili.  I now remember why I saved the recipe.  Try it; I think you will […]

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Valarie Russell on October 4th, 2010

One of Kenny’s favorite things to grow in the garden are peppers.  My brother-in-law Gregg turned us on to this great appetizer a few years ago (he uses cream cheese with chives for his) and we have been hooked every since.  Kenny altered his creation so he can claim fame to these now.  Try them […]

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Valarie Russell on August 29th, 2010

  4 ears of corn, cut from the cob 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 red onion, minced 1 jalapeno, minced (seeds removed if you want it less spicy) Lime vinaigrette: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 teaspoon honey Salt and pepper    […]

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