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How to Harvest & Process Fresh Pumpkin

For the longest time I’ve had an irrational fear of processing pumpkins.  It just seemed overwhelming.  How would I cut them?  Why did the guts have to be so gross to deal with?

Then as pumpkin puree climbed to $4 a can, I decided enough was enough.

Save money by making your own pumpkin puree. I'll show you how to make it. Then you can use it for healthy recipes, in soup, dessert, cookies, muffins, pancakes, or even as baby food! #pumpkin #puree #healthy #preserving #garden #canning #pumpkins #DIY

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How to Make Healthy Low Carb Cauliflower Rice

Cauliflower rice is one of those things that you’ve probably heard of and wanted to try, but it just seemed too weird.  Or complicated.  Or something that only the insanely health conscious can do.  I’m here to tell you that if you can operate a food processor and fry stuff in a pan, you can make delicious cauliflower rice.

Let’s get started!

Ever wondered how to make cauliflower rice? Here's an easy healthy recipe to replace rice or pasta. It's low carb, vegetarian, paleo, whole 30, or keto friendly. So simple and delicious! I know I'll be planting more cauliflower in my vegetable garden this year just so I can make more of this! #cauliflowerrecipe #cauliflowerrice #lowcarb #keto #one3one #vegetarian #paleo #glutenfree #healthyrecipe #healthy #lunch #dinner #supper

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Creamy and Delicious Roasted Tomato Soup

Remember last week’s delicious roasted tomato sauce?  Today, I’m going to show you how easy it is to turn it into tomato soup.

Harvest season means a surplus of tomatoes. My favourite way to use them is this creamy roasted tomato soup. Chock full of tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, carrots, onions, garlic, and basil, it's an easy and healthy recipe you'll want to make again and again.

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Fried Garlic Parmesan Zucchini and Kale

Sometimes you need an easy win.

Something that’s easy to make, uses up a lot of the extra zucchini you have laying around, and isn’t yet another variation of zucchini chocolate cake or zucchini poppyseed cake.  One can only have so many desserts!

Fried garlic parmesan zucchini and kale is a simple side dish that checks all the boxes.

(One small disclaimer. . .I’ve used summer squash in these pictures for colour and contrast, but I promise that whether you use summer squash or zucchini, it will taste awesome!)

An easy summer side dish recipe to use up your garden produce. Tender zucchini and crisp kale shine when fried and paired with garlic and parmesan. So good even your zucchini-hating friends will like it. Sub in summer squash for a tasty alternative!

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Zucchini Tomato & Turkey Bacon Quiche

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Sometimes you need an easy dish that can serve as breakfast, lunch, or dinner and uses up your garden produce.  This is your new go-to recipe.

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You will need:

  • 10 eggs
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 large tomato
  • 1/2 package of turkey bacon (or regular)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup margarine or butter
  • 1/4-1/3 cup cold water

This is a very flexible recipe, so feel free to add or subtract whatever vegetables you like.  You can also sub in sour cream or ricotta cheese for the yogurt.  If using ricotta, you may want to use a cup instead and use less cheddar.  You can also use whatever type of hard cheese you have on hand.

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Start by grating or chopping your zucchini.  Dice your tomatoes, onion, & turkey bacon.  Put all in a frying pan and saute for 5-10 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked through.

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In a large mixing bowl, mix flour & margarine until it is pea sized.  Add 1/4 to 1/3 cup water and mix until your have a nice dough.  Press dough into a large, shallow casserole dish or pie plate.

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In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, yogurt, and salt & pepper.  Grate cheese and add to mixture.   Add to vegetables & meat and pour into pie crust.

Cook at 350 for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown.  Serve and enjoy!  I love the leftovers cold for breakfast.

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Tomato, Zucchini & Bacon Quiche

Make this easy quiche recipe for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. This recipe keeps it healthier by using turkey bacon, but feel free to use the real deal! I make this all summer long to use up my zucchini & tomatoes.

Serves 8
Ingredients:
10 eggs,
1/2 cup plain yogurt,
1 medium zucchini,
1 ripe tomato, 1/2 package turkey bacon, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, salt & pepper to taste, 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 to 1/3 cup cold water.

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Hi, I’m Kristen and I help new gardeners learn to grow their own vegetables and beautify their yards. I also share recipes that use all that delicious garden produce. Grab a coffee (and your gardening gloves) and join me for gardening tips, simple recipes, and the occasional DIY, all from the lovely city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

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