Cozy Up with My Easy Stuffed Green Pepper Soup: A Summer Garden Delight for Any Day

There’s something truly magical about a steaming bowl of soup that wraps you in warmth, no matter the season. Picture this: it’s a bustling summer afternoon in July, with the sun high in the sky and my garden bursting with vibrant green peppers swaying in the breeze. But even on those unexpected rainy days that sneak up on us, nothing beats stirring up a pot of Stuffed Green Pepper Soup.

It’s like a hug in a bowl—simple, hearty, and oh-so-satisfying. It’s become a family favorite because it’s as easy as fry, chop, measure, dump, and simmer. Plus, whether you’re plucking peppers straight from your garden or grabbing them from the store, this recipe works wonders. Let me walk you through it, step by step, with a few personal twists from my own kitchen adventures.

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Blue Cheese Potato Salad Recipe

Blue Cheese Potato Salad Recipe

Blue Cheese Potato Salad Recipe

A few weeks ago I stopped off to see what items they had prepared at the deli. I was looking for something different to try. Their blue cheese potato salad recipe caught my eye.

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Tomato Basil Mozzarella Skewers

Have basil and cherry tomatoes coming out of your ears? I do! Try these fresh mozzarella skewers for a quick snack or appetizer. There is nothing better than pairing this recipe with fresh Wisconsin mozzarella cheese balls.  I’m telling ya, Wisconsin cheese is the bomb.  Pure perfection! But, I will not hold it against you … Read more

Strawberry Berry Bliss Topping

Strawberry Berry Bliss Topping

Strawberry Berry Bliss Topping

I was hoping to find a winning combination to replace my chocolate topping addiction – looking for something I could make from whole ingredients and that would give my sweet tooth a kick but wouldn’t interfere with my waistline goals too much.

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Tomato Paste Recipe

Tomato paste recipe - If you make your own it is guaranteed to be tastier the store bought and have a lot less salt.

Tomato Paste Recipe

Looking for a way to use up all your garden tomatoes?  How about making this tomato paste recipe? Tomato paste is used in plenty of hearty meals through the winter months.

If you make your own it is guaranteed to be tastier the store bought and have a lot less salt.

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Fresh Creamed Freezer Corn

Recipe using corn on the cob to make freezer creamed corn

Fresh Creamed Freezer Corn Recipe

Wondering what you can do with all that garden fresh corn on the cob? Try this fresh creamed freezer corn recipe and you will enjoy that sweet corn taste well into the winter.

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Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

This salad broccoli and cauliflower salad can be used as a side salad or a main dish. My family happens to call it the kitchen sink salad because I normally add any small amounts of leftover veggies to the dish.

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Raspberry Torte Recipe

Raspberry Torte Recipe

When you think of a summer dessert many people’s thoughts go directly to strawberry shortcake. Growing up with a grandma that raised raspberries, we enjoyed this raspberry torte recipe. I am pretty sure each of the grandchildren has had the pleasure of eating this sweet and tart dessert.

As a tribute to my grandmother – I include the recipe for each of the grandchildren.

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Blanching Garden Vegetables for Freezing

Blanching Garden Vegetables for Freezing

Spending a few days during the growing season blanching garden vegetables for freezing will yield you months of the healthy add-on to your meals during the offseason.

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