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Dave
Southern Indiana
USDA Zone 6bAn organic (mostly) gardener shares his thoughts about gardening, nature, food and striving to be self-sufficient.
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Category Archives: Recipes
Freezer Tomato Sauce
For many gardeners summer means homegrown, backyard tomatoes. This tomato sauce is a great way to preserve the bounty and goodness of tomatoes, homegrown or otherwise. It’s not highly seasoned, so the tomato taste can really shine. It can be … Continue reading
Time To Get Pickled
This past week I found time to tackle several pickling projects. For one thing, I have been wanting to make pickled garlic ever since I read Lynn’s post about it on her blog. I am looking for ways to preserve … Continue reading
Grilled Eggplant with Tahini Yogurt Sauce
This recipe makes a great light appetizer or side dish whenever fresh eggplant is available. Avoid older eggplants with dull skin since they tend to be bitter tasting. This recipe is great for miniature eggplants like Fairy Tale, Hansel or … Continue reading
Honey Flax Bread
We freeze leftover slices of this bread for later use. They are great toasted for sandwiches or made into croutons.
Cherry Tomato Salsa
This salsa is quick and easy to make and a nice change from more traditional tomato salsas. We like a little garlic in our salsa but if you don’t, leave it out.
Moomie’s Famous Burger Buns
Here’s my version of Moomie’s Famous Hamburger Buns. Feel free to experiment with other flours and ingredients – this recipe is pretty versatile.
Yogurt Herb Dip
Other herbs can be substituted for the chives and mint. Fresh dill or cilantro work well with this dip. You can also use garlic powder instead of the minced garlic. Be creative and experiment! Greek yogurt can be used for … Continue reading
