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Independence Day Special: Patriotic Potatoes

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Thanks to the heat waves across country, including our part of southwestern Wisconsin, we’re digging up our beautiful Norland Red potatoes today to celebrate Independence Day from both a local-food and renewable-energy perspective.

Recipe: Basic Shiitake Mushroom Sauté

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Photo by Judith Hausman This basic shiitake mushroom saute pairs well with almost any carbohydrate. Another project at my farm garden is inoculating logs with shiitake mushroom spores for a crop of meaty mushrooms. Before the more Mediterranean vegetables come in around here, earthy shiitake mushrooms are a treat with all the other early vegetables. […]

Finger-licking Farmstead Greens with Honey-Jalapeño Dressing

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What do you do when the connection with greens grows dull? The advice we get for marriage can also apply to the garden harvest: Spice things up a bit. Only in this case, we’re talking hot peppers.

Lemon and Olive Oil Cake

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This light-tasting cake’s flavors are accentuated by a drizzle of Plum-Orange Purée.

Plum-Orange Purée

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Liven up a plain cake or summer cut of meat with a drizzle of this beautiful fruit sauce.

Indian-spiced Stuffed Tomatoes

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Tempted for some less-traditional fare? Try this recipe inspired by the flavors and aromas of India.

Tomato Pine-nut Pasta

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Great with roasted chicken or other meaty main dishes, this recipe for hearty Tomato Pine-nut Pasta is chock-full of flavor.

Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Marinated Mozzarella Pearls

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Combine the best flavors of summer into one tasty bite with this recipe for stuffed cherry tomatoes.

Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

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This recipe for Mediterranean Root Vegetables is a perfectly healthy addition to almost any entrée.

Mango and Pineapple Salsa

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Mango and Pineapple Salsa makes a perfect accompaniment for fish or chicken and also can be enjoyed with chips.

Sun-dried Tomato and Walnut Pesto

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Enjoy this tomato-based spread with cheese and crackers, as a tasty pizza base or as a flavorful topping for grilled fish or pasta.

Tangy Tomato Curry Sauce

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This thick, tomato-based curry mixes spices to create a dish that tantalizes the taste buds and awakens the senses.

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