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How to Throw a Kickass Labor Day Garden Party
Labor Day Weekend is coming in hot! Throw the most legendary garden party ever with these appetizer recipes, activity ideas, and other must-haves for the September long weekend. Every Great Garden Party on Long Island Needs Garden-Fresh Food We’re not talking carrots and celery…
Fall Pumpkin Soup
What You’ll Need: 1 large pumpkin 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 medium onions, diced small 1 Granny Smith apple [peeled and diced small] 2 teaspoons of oregano 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 2 lbs. of acorn squash seeded, peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch cubes…
Fresh Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Salad
What You Will Need: 4 Large In-Season Tomatoes of your choice 1/2 Cup Fresh Basil Leaves 2 Pounds Fresh Mozzarella Cheese 1/4 Cup Olive Oil 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar Sea Salt Ground Black Pepper Preparation: Slice all the tomatoes into 1/4″ thick slices. Slice the…
Cobb Salad
Cobb Salad Many years ago there was a restaurant, the Brown Derby that offered a Cobb Salad, know one knew what that salad was, but everyone wanted it and wanted to make it at home, now you can. Here is the recipe: 1 head of…
Garden Advice Pico De Gallo
What You Will Need: 2 red onions, diced 6 large tomatoes, diced 3 sweet red bell peppers, diced 2 jalapeño peppers, chopped fine 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped Juice of 1 lime Course salt to taste Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl….
Garden Advice Fresh Basil Pesto
Fresh Basil Pesto Nothing says Italy In Spring like fresh Basil Pesto to use on pasta, sandwiches, or as an addition to dips! This very easy and oh so delicious recipe will keep everyone coming back for more! 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed 1/2…