aug 13 2011

banana, Cantaloupe, Corn, Grapes, Lettuce, mangoes, Oranges,

Plums, Strawberries, sweet peppers, tomato

What a week to participate in.  Everything is fabulous.  I was excited to see the strawberries and the grapes.

So here are few suggestions of what to do with your basket.

this was my own creation

strawberry Fresh lime

1 can country time strawberry lemonade

1 can sprite (7-up or any lemon lime soda)

1/2 lime(if you have one)

3 strawberries pureed and a 1 diced very small

ice cubes

put ice into cup

dump strawberries over ice

pour liquid into the cup

and sit back and relax if you have to share make sure its not the same cup (my husband said I drank to much and he didn't get enough)

Chicken salad with grapes

Use: grapes

use from the past: last weeks celery

http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Chicken-Salad-With-Grapes-And-Walnuts-Epicurious

Chocolate dipped  clementines

use: clementines

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/chocolate-dipped-clementines-recipe/index.html

Grilled corn on the cob

Use: corn

http://bbq.about.com/od/vegetablerecipes/r/bln0218a.htm

Chicken Kabobs

Use:Red peppers
http://deliciousdishesrecipes.com/hawaiian-chicken-kabobs-a-cheater-chicken-meal/



The other Items I got have been cut up and are ready to use for breakfast lunch or dinner side dishes.  Or snacks. 

Aug 6 2011

Sorry for the late posting I have had a very busy and long weekend and start of the week.

Asparagus, Banana, Red Peppers, Cantaloupe, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Celery, Lettuce , Pears, Peaches, Plums, Tomato.

I am loving this weeks Bakset.

I have the cantaloup cut and ready in the fridge for any snacking, or salads I need for a picnic.
the celery is cut and ready to snack on, or to chop for a great salad.





Grilled chicken with cucumber and peach salsa
Use: Peach, cucumber,

http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/grilled-chicken-breasts-with-cucumber-peach-salsa/7a02d3c6-203c-4e62-b764-d7102e4708b2?WT.dcsvid=MjExMTYxOTc3NQS2&rvrin=93A4FB7A-2183-DC11-920E-00110A5B41E6&WT.mc_id=Newsletter_DME_08_07_2011





Angel Hair Pasta with garden veggies
What I like about this recipe is you can add what garden veggies you have and substitute for what you don't
use: red peppers, cauliflower, asparagus, roma tomato

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Angel-Hair-Pasta-with-Garden-Vegetables

july 30 2011

banana, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, green bean, Lettuce, peaches,

Plums, tomato, Potatoes, Eggplant, Grapes

Plums........ I have way to many.... any sugguestions on what I can do with mine?


Chicken and ravioli carbonara

I excluded the bacon and replaced with chopped tomatoes.  (it now will look and taste similar to the one I saw at olive garden) yummmy

http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/chicken-and-ravioli-carbonara/1c608246-e552-48d8-87eb-e755a06f8d87




Peachy shrimp Tacos
use: Peaches, cabbage

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Peachy-Shrimp-Tacos?pmcode=ILHDA01U&_mid=2276067&_rid=2276067.896800.321443

Green Bean Provencale

Use: Green Beans

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Green-Beans-Provencale?pmcode=ILHDA01U&_mid=2276067&_rid=2276067.896800.321443



Grilled Eggplant

Use: Eggplant

http://southernfood.about.com/od/grillfruitveggie/r/bl30627e.htm

July 23 2011

Banana, Cantaloupe, Cucumber, Green bean, Lettuce, mangoes, peaches,
Plums, Strawberries, tomato, Celery, Sweet Potato

This week had some fantastic snackers--
celery, cherry tomatos, cucumbers, cantaloup.  My celery is gone, cucumbers will make it through tomorrow Maybe.  the cantaloupe is cut and will be split between the next 3 breakfasts.  I have been eating the tomatoes every time I open the fridge it is fantastic.

So I wont give you specific recipes for those this week because they are already gone and I don't want to get my hopes up.


Mango peach smoothie

use:mango, peach, strawberries

1/2 bottle fuze
1 mango
1 peach
4 strawberries
Ice

Blend together

this was a great drink with our breakfast sandwiches this morning and tasted fabulous



Sweet potato waffles
Use: sweet potato,
http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2010/11/sweet-potato-waffles-recipe.html



Grilled Plums
use: plums

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/robin-miller/brown-sugar-grilled-plums-with-lemon-sorbet-recipe/index.html



Green Beans

My favorite way to cook these is to steam them and add a bit of butter, salt and pepper and just eat them.  It is heavenly!!  You should have seen my face when I saw we had Green beans.

July 16 2011

Apricot, banana, Blackberries, Broccoli, Kale, Cauliflower,
Cucumber, Lettuce, Onion, Pears, Plums, tomato, Honeydew


I tried theses last night for dinner  My daughter wouldn't stop eating them.

Kale Chips
Use: kale
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/baked-kale-chips/detail.aspx



Melon Salsa
Use: Melon, cucumber
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/melon-salsa-50400000114478/


Sauteed sweet corn and green onions
Use: green onions

http://www.food.com/recipe/sauteed-fresh-sweet-corn-and-green-onions-132305

Garlic Broccoli Pasta

use: Broccoli
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Garlic-Broccoli-Pasta

Plum and blackberries over angel food cake

use:blackberries, plums 

http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2010/08/vanilla_scented_plums_and_blackberries

Fruit Sushi

Use: banana, pears, apricots

 slice fruit length wise and wrap in a fruit roll up

here is a fun way to get your kids to eat more fruit

http://blog.superhealthykids.com/2011/06/party-food-fruit-sushi/

Brown sugar pears

USe: pears

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/sauted-brown-sugar-pears-10000001723339/

Apricot chicken

Use: apricots

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/apricot-chicken-i/detail.aspx

july 9 2011

Banana, , Pears, Pineapple, Plums,  Figs, Apricot
Broccoli, Cauliflower, Lettuce, Mushroom, Spinach, Tomato



Fig and Apricot Sorbet Tart
Use: fig, apricot

http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Fig-Tart-with-Apricot-Sorbet-



Upside down fig cake
use: figs
http://www.grouprecipes.com/73251/upside-down-fresh-fig-cake.html



Fresh fig Cake/bread
use: fig
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/fresh-fig-cake/detail.aspx




Lasagna
use: spinach, mushrooms, tomato
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pesto-lasagna-with-spinach-mushrooms-10000000549820/


Lasagna can be done in your crock pot, so you dont have to heat your house with the oven

Pineapple teriyaki burger
use: lettuce, tomato, pineapple

(i made this recipe last night with a fresh pineapple it was so fantastic )
if you cant find the "grill mates teriyaki" get the "hawian luau" it works just as well, you should find the packets with the gravey packets look for McCormick.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/semi-homemade-cooking-with-sandra-lee/pineapple-teriyaki-burgers-recipe/index.html



Cauliflower grilled
http://www.food.com/recipe/grilled-cauliflower-19710




Roasted Plums
use: plums
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Roasted-Plums-with-Greek-Yogurt-243588


Poached pears
Use: pear
(my sister is on a restricted diet and this hits the spot when she wants something sweet)

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/poached-pears-in-honey-ginger-and-cinnamon-syrup-recipe/index.html




Mushroom bruchetta chiken
Use: mushroom
http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/mushroom-bruschetta-chicken-skillet-123544.aspx





Brocolli and cauliflower with cheese sauce

this is my favorite way to eat both of these.

Steam the veggies and cover with cheese sauce.
http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/2351/Broccoli-Cauliflower-With-Ch106129.shtml



Apricot chicken
use: apricots

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/apricot-chicken-recipe/index.html





Wedge salad:
use: tomato, lettuce
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/dave-lieberman/hearts-of-iceberg-lettuce-with-ranch-dressing-recipe/index.html?rsrc=search




Open faced grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato
use: tomato

http://www.marthastewart.com/344235/open-faced-grilled-cheese-and-tomato-san



Banana pudding cups
use: Banana


http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/quick--tasty-banana-pudding-10000001694186/