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A delicious way to use your end-of summer bounty of squash! It would also be delicious served chilled. Ingredients:2 tablespoons olive oil1 1/4 pounds zucchini, crookneck or pattypan squash, roughly chopped1 large onion, chopped6 cups Summer Vegetable Stock1/2 cup julienned basil1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened1 1/2 tablespoons flourSalt and freshly ground pepper to tasteJuice of 1 lemonSour cream or plain …

Ingredients:1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) (optional)1/4 cup chopped onion1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon pepper4 medium ‘Raven’ zucchini or ‘Zephyr’ yellow squash (1-1/4 pounds)1 cup (8 ounces) cream-style cottage cheese1 egg, beaten3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese Directions:In large skillet, cook beef and onion over …

Ingredients:3 cups blueberries1 cup cranberries1/2 teaspoon lavender flowers3/4 cup sugar Topping:1-1/2 cups crushed oatmeal graham crackers1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup melted butter1/2 cup sliced almonds Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine blueberries, cranberries, lavender flowers, and sugar. Mix well and pour into an 8 x 8-inch baking pan. Combine crushed crackers, brown sugar, melted butter, and sliced almonds. Crumble …

A delicious alternative to traditional chips that kids love! Ingredients:1 bunch of kale1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided1 tablespoon sherry vinegar1 pinch sea salt, to taste Directions:Preheat an oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Cut away inner ribs from each kale leaf and discard; tear the leaves into pieces of uniform size (about the size of a small …

Ingredients:1 small head cabbage (purple cabbage is also really great)1 ‘Sierra Blanca’ white spring onion3 cloves garlicLarge handful of ‘Mrs Burns’ lemon basil6 Tbsp olive oil1/4 Tsp cayenne powder1/4 Tbsp red pepper flakesSea salt and black pepper Directions:First heat a large pan and add the oil, cayenne, and red pepper. Halve the onion and slice it finely; throw them into …

Ingredients:1 small onion1 pound red beets with greens (about 3 medium)4 cups water1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter1 cup Arborio or long-grain rice1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan (about 1 1/2 ounces)1 tablespoon bottled horseradish Directions:Finely chop onion and trim stems close to tops of beets. Cut greens into 1/4-inch-wide slices and chop stems. Peel beets and cut into fine dice. …