Garden Fresh Medley Recipes

FRESH GARDEN MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute carrot and red pepper in butter for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the zucchini, yellow squash and parsley; saute 3-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the salad dressing, pepper and salt.

NATURALLY FERMENTED PICKLED VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Wash, trim and chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
• Stir the salt into the water, set aside.
• Pack the vegetables, garlic, spices (if using) and 1 torn grape leaf tightly into a clean jar. Carefully pour the brine over the vegetables, leaving 1 inch space at the top. Tuck a grape leaf or cabbage leaf over the vegetables to keep them submerged in the brine, then screw a lid onto the jar.
• Set the jar away from direct sunlight in your kitchen, in a place where it will stay room temperature (it's best between 65 and 80 degrees). Let the vegetables ferment, loosening the jar lids once a day to allow gas to escape and check to ensure that the vegetable are staying submerged in the brine. After 3 days, check to see if they taste sour enough for you...allow them to ferment for up to a week.
• When the vegetables reach the desired flavor, cap them tightly and store them in a cool place (the fridge or a very cool area in the basement or garage). Once they are cool, the fermentation will stop and they'll keep for up to 8 months.

CONTEST-WINNING GARDEN VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the onion, salt, pepper and oregano in butter until onion is crisp-tender. Add the zucchini, tomatoes and corn. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.

GARDEN FRESH MEDLEY

Steps:

• Heat oil in electric skillet, set on high to heat. Add vegetables and turn down heat to medium. Cover, and cook until carrots become tender. Stirring occasionally. This can be served with your choice of meats or served alone as a meal.