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Strawberry Mint Mojito

May 2, 2020

Ingredients: 2-4 strawberries, hulled and sliced (extra for garnish) ¾ ounce fresh lime juice ½ ounce simple syrup 8 fresh mint leaves (extra sprig for garnish) 2 ounces white rum 1 ounce sparkling water/club soda Crushed ice (to fill glass) Directions: Muddle the strawberries: Place the strawberries, mint, and simple syrup in the bottom of a...

Growing Fruit Trees and Berries

April 29, 2020

A wide variety of fruit trees and berries can be grown in the Kansas City area (zone 6). You can enjoy cherries, plums, peaches, apples, pears, nectarines, blackberries, raspberries, gooseberries, blueberries, grapes, and strawberries fresh off the plant, right in your own backyard! It’s possible to harvest fruit from early June through November...

Greek Layered Hummus Dip

April 29, 2020

Assemble this layered hummus dip on a small platter making all the components easy to see and scoop. Dicing the vegetables into 1/4-inch pieces makes dipping much more user friendly. Serve with hearty chips, chunky vegetables, pita bread or baked pita chips for easy scooping. Ingredients: 17 ounce container prepared hummus 1-1/2 c plain Greek...

Gardening with Kids

April 24, 2020

The temperatures have changed, the sun is finally out, and your garden is ready to be planted. With the arrival of Spring, new unique opportunities have also come this year. Your kiddos are at home and they want to help by getting their hands in the dirt as well. Here’s a list of the top 5 ways to get the little ones involved in gardening. ...

Salmon and Fresh Herbs Grilled on Cedar Plank

April 16, 2020

Salmon cooks over a bed of lemon and fresh herbs to infuse it with flavor and keep the fish tender and moist. We like a blend of thyme, tarragon, and oregano, but any of your favorite herbs will work. Make it a meal: Serve with grilled new potatoes tossed in an herb vinaigrette grilled asparagus served with fresh dill. Ingredients: Fresh Coho...

Fried Green Tomatoes

April 2, 2020

In three separate shallow bowls, place flour, eggs, and bread crumbs. Dip tomato slices in flour, then in eggs, then coat with bread crumbs. In an electric skillet heat coconut oil to 375°. Fry tomatoes, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.

Herbed Shrimp on the Grill

March 29, 2020

Ingredients: 16 jumbo shrimp 1 stick 4 ounces unsalted butter ¼ c finely chopped parsley ¼ c finely chopped thyme 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 shallot, finely chopped Salt and ground pepper White rum for sprinkling before grilling (optional) 2 yellow peppers sliced into ½ inch chunks Directions: Melt 1 stick of butter, and stir in the...

Herbs de Provence and Lemon Chicken

March 16, 2020

Ingredients: Two – 2lb whole chickens, cleaned 1 cup olive oil 1/4 cup herbs de provence 2 tsp garlic powder Zest from 2 lemon – reserve juice for vinaigrette 2 tsp salt 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 large ziplock bags Directions: In a small bowl combine oil, herbs de provence, garlic powder, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Divide between two...

Greek Seasoned Lamb Meatballs (Gluten Free)

March 2, 2020

Full of fresh herbs and spices, serve this with fresh tomato and cucumber salad, perhaps some cauliflower rice and homemade tzatziki. Ingredients: 1 lb Ground lamb 1 Red onion 1 Egg 2 T Garlic Large sprig Fresh parsley 2 T Fresh mint ½ tsp Dried oregano ¼ c Olive oil Salt and pepper 1 cup Tapioca flour Coconut oil for frying Directions: adding...

Italian Herb Pizza Crust

February 29, 2020

Ingredients: 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 (2-1/4 tsp.) envelope yeast 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon Italian herb sage, thyme, oregano 2/3 cup very warm water (120 to 130°F)* 2 teaspoons garlic minced 3 tablespoons oil 1/2 to 1 cup pizza sauce Other toppings as desired 1 to 2 cups (4 to 8 ounces) shredded...