Farm-to-Table Quick Pickles

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Preserving food can be easier than many people realize, and vinegar is a key ingredient. For example, “refrigerator pickling” (also known as “quick pickles”) takes just four simple ingredients and three easy steps. It’s a fun way to enjoy local or organic vegetables now abundant in grocery stores and farmers markets, particularly if you have …

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Strawberry Vinaigrette Over Mixed Greens

Strawberry Vinaigrette Over Mixed Greens

Now’s the time to take advantage of those lush, sweet strawberries you’re seeing in your grocery stores and local produce markets! Try this delicious salad as a side, or add some grilled chicken to make it a tasty entrée. (Be sure to use Georgia strawberries and pecans to support your local growers!) Ingredients: 1/3 cup …

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Greek Roasted Chicken

Greek Roasted Chicken

  In this Greek-inspired recipe, my dad roasts red potatoes, carrots and parsnips alongside chicken in our Chinese home in Seattle. He always serves it with a leafy green salad topped with feta, tomatoes and Kalamata olives. —Naomi Kakiuchi, RD, CD, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Ingredients Vegetable oil cooking spray 1 whole chicken, washed …

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Peanut Butter Chili with Pinto Beans

Peanut Butter Chili

(Yield: 8–10 servings) Here’s food for thought: Studies consistently show that diets low in meat and high in plant foods are associated with reduced rates of cancer, heart disease and obesity. Now, the latest evidence from Harvard School of Public Health demonstrates that plant protein, specifically peanuts and peanut butter, also reduces type 2 diabetes …

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Slow-Cooker Beef Nachos

Slow Cooker Beef Nachos

September’s here and that means the arrival of football season! Here’s a recipe that works well for tailgating or a party at home. Best of all, you can assemble the ingredients earlier in the day and let your slow cooker take care of the rest. Ingredients   1 (3-lb.) boneless beef rump roast Salt and …

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Georgia Blueberries Are Still in Season

Tilapia with Blueberry Salsa

Georgia is known for its production of peaches, pecans and peanuts, but did you know that Georgia was named the number one blueberry producing state in 2014? These delicious and popular berries have just 80 calories per cup and no fat, which makes them a perfect addition to your summertime menu. Be sure to stock …

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Georgia Peach Pasta Salad

Georgia Peach Pasta Salad

As we enter the summer season, fresh produce abounds, and nowhere is it fresher than at your local farmers market or produce stand. Try this sweet and savory entrée starring fresh Georgia peaches, just now coming into season. Georgia Peach Pasta Salad Ingredients 2 tablespoons vinegar ¼ cup sugar 2 tablespoons dried basil or ¼ …

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Georgia Strawberry Cobbler

Georgia Strawberry Cobbler

It’s strawberry season in Georgia, and what better way to celebrate than making this delicious fresh strawberry dessert! Georgia Strawberry Cobbler   Ingredients: 4 cups sliced fresh Georgia strawberries 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 egg, beaten 6 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons light brown sugar …

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Try Colcannon, an Irish Classic, for St. Patrick’s Day!

Try Colcannon, an Irish Classic, for St. Patrick’s Day!

Colcannon, a classic Irish dish, combines mashed potatoes with kale or cabbage, and is a terrific complement for corned beef, roasted chicken, lamb or ham. (Tip: either choice — kale or cabbage — is traditional, but kale makes this dish greener and more nutrient-rich.) Ingredients 2 pounds baking (russet) potatoes, peeled, cut in 3-inch chunks …

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