Category Archives: Gardening

Grilled Vegetable Panini

By elizabeth | Published: August 28, 2009
Our gas grill gets the most use during the summer months.  Grilling vegetables is quick, easy and really brings out the natural flavors of the vegetables.  I use grilled vegetables in so many dishes, and I wanted to share one of my panini recipes with you.   A panini is an Italian sandwich that is filled [...]
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Olive Tapenade

By elizabeth | Published: August 26, 2009
Several years ago, my husband traveled to New Orleans for his first visit and fell in love with the famous muffaletta sandwich.  His favorite part of the sandwich, surprisingly, was not the meat but the olive tapenade spread.   I decided to create my own olive tapenade, which we both enjoy so much that we [...]
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Fresh Veggie Fettuccine

By elizabeth | Published: August 23, 2009
Can a fettuccine dish really be made without using pasta?  The Midwest Vegetarian thinks so!  This is a fresh, healthy, and light spin on an Italian comfort food.  The best part is the veggies are served raw, saving you more time to spend with your loved ones rather than in the kitchen slaving over a [...]
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The Lost Art of Canning

By elizabeth | Published: August 15, 2009
Canning is a way of preserving your fruits and vegetables after the year’s harvest.   This is a folkloric activity that has been performed for generations, and is thought to be a lost art.  Our family tradition originally began in Sweden where my great-great grandmother canned out of necessity and then brought her techniques to America.  [...]
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Fresh Herbal Bouquet

By elizabeth | Published: August 1, 2009
The aroma of fresh herbs will brighten up any room.  I like to create fresh and edible herb arrangements to use in the kitchen and as decoration.  Re-using your old glass pickle or salsa jars (really any jars you have) make a charming vase for your bouquet, and is an environmentally friendly way to recycle. [...]
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