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8 Unique Recipes With Zucchini

August 19, 2011

Written by Stacey T, Contributing Writer
About this time of year, people are wondering what to do with all the zucchini that just keeps coming from gardens. Zucchini is nutritious - a great source of fiber, antioxidants, Vitamin C and many B vitamins - and it's delicious too!
But we [...]

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Simple and Fresh Tomato Salad

August 16, 2011

Written by Stacy Karen, Contributing Writer
To make a superior tomato salad that is full of flavor, buy locally grown tomatoes that are of different shapes, sizes, and colors. This will make the salad visually interesting as well as delicious!
The following tomato salad is a perfect side dish. Alternately, serve as an dinner entree or light [...]

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Cool Meal Ideas for Hot Days

July 5, 2011

By Emily McClements, Contributing Writer
It's 90 degrees outside and the last thing that's on your mind is cooking, much less turning on the oven! As summer kicks in full time, I find myself less and less motivated to spend time cooking, and working, in the kitchen. I'd rather be spending time outside - gardening, going [...]

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Salmon Melts, Broccoli Salad and Cinnamon Scones

April 27, 2008

I spent most of the day working on my garden (so exciting, I can't wait to show pictures soon!), so I am exhausted and ready for a relaxing evening, but as requested, here are a few of the recipes I used in my Frugal Cooking Carnival menu (you can see pictures for the salmon melts [...]

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