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Chili Powder That's Smoky and Spicy!

Posted by ~Rita~  

Rub on ribs, re-fried beans, taco sauces, or use chili con carne or stews, this chili powder recipe provides smoky flavor and aroma. Freshly ground dried whole peppers, spices and herbs.I used a mix of home grown and dried chilis. But do use your... MORE»

Recipe #400754

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Horseradish Hot Stuff

(1 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

The root contains highly volatile oils which are released by enzyme activity when the root cells are crushed. The whiter the root, the fresher it is. Keep the root chilled to preserve the heat. Vinegar stops the enzymatic action of the processed... MORE»

Recipe #312689

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Martini Green Beans

Posted by ~Rita~  

Use as a side or a garnish for martinis. These canned beans are flavored with lemon, gin, juniper berries, and garlic. MORE»

Recipe #319740

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Salsa With Zucchini With a Hint of Lime

(1 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

This is spicy and thick. No one will know there are 6 cups of shredded zucchini in this! A great filler and way to use all the extra garden grown zukes! Use a mixture of tomatoes from green to ripe but not over ripe or bruised. Remove the skin... MORE»

Recipe #319758

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Zucchini Squash Pickles With Ginger and Lemongrass

(1 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

You have your choice of squash to use for this Asian Style pickles. I used Chi qua Otherwise known as: Hairy melon, fuzzy gourd, Chinese preserving melon, wax gourd, moa qua (hairy gourd). Because I just picked a bunch from my Sister Theresa's... MORE»

Recipe #320754

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Honeyed Fig and Blueberry Jam

(1 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

This is a variation of my Blueberry Fig Jam "very Low Sugar" Blueberry is a big requested jam. I had lots of fresh figs so I combined the 2 and made this. Using only 1/4 cup of sugar. I did crush the figs and blueberries in the food... MORE»

Recipe #324435

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Zucchini, Pineapple, Ginger Jam Kicked up With Habanero's

Posted by ~Rita~  

I came up with this sweet and spicy jam after picking goodies from my garden and looking at Zucchini, Pineapple, Ginger Jam which I posted 4 years ago. Had home growing Habaneros so added and what more do I need to say? This would be great served over a grilled... MORE»

Recipe #325574

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Blueberry Fig Jam " Very Low Sugar"

(1 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

Blueberry is a big requested jam. I had lots of fresh figs so I combined the 2 and made this. Using only 1/4 cup of sugar. I did crush the figs and blueberries in the food processor. IF you think this is good do try Honeyed Fig and Blueberry Jam. It's this... MORE»

Recipe #324436

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Adobo BBQ Sauce

Posted by ~Rita~  

A Texan BBQ sauce with chipotle chili's. Serve over everything you grill. MORE»

Recipe #368461

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Borage Jelly

Posted by ~Rita~  

For growers of borage add flowers to herbal vinegar as a dye and for a slight cucumber flavour.This is wonderful on cucumber tea sandwiches. MORE»

Recipe #381762

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2009 Summer Salsa

(1 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

Right out of the garden goods to make a yummy spicy salsa.Using really hot chilies. But skip them if you want it calm.Garden fresh zucchini, tomatoes and onions with fresh herbs. Do use a food processor for chopping your veggies to save on time. MORE»

Recipe #385415

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Chipotle Tomato Jam With a Hint of Basil

Posted by ~Rita~  

Top your next burger, meatloaf glaze ribs or chicken with this! Depending on how much water your tomatoes have will determine how long to cook.It is more a loose spread then a jam. MORE»

Recipe #385493

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Caponata With Poblanos and Roasted Garlic

Posted by ~Rita~  

A spicy, tangy and sweet Sicilian cooked vegetable salad with an added Mexican touch. Which gives this significant heat depending on the poblanos. They tend to be mild, to unpredictably hot. Adding 1 whole bulb of roasted garlic bring this to... MORE»

Recipe #385495

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Zesty Zucchini Pickles

(1 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

Zesty zukes with gusto that you will relish! Most the sodium is washed away. As for the leftover infused vinegar you can dress cabbage for coleslaw use it for basting grilled meats. MORE»

Recipe #386473

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Chili Zucchini Marmalade

Posted by ~Rita~  

This unique marmalade is spicy good. Using an overabundance of home grown zucchini and hot peppers. Orange and chili do complement each other and work great in this. Serve on cream cheese with crackers or glaze chicken, salmon, or ribs at the end... MORE»

Recipe #386658

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Chipotle Tomato Salsa

Posted by ~Rita~  

Savor your home grown tomatoes all year, by making this smokey, garlic filled salsa. Do use the food processor to shred the veggies to cut chopping time down. If you have the time roast your garlic then add it to the salsa to double the pleasure! MORE»

Recipe #386343

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Orange Rosemary Fig Jam

Posted by ~Rita~  

This exquisite sweet fig jam has layers of flavor from the orange zest and Grand Marnier, then hints of Rosemary and a slight kick from cayenne chili's. This is a nice way to bring your roast pork, chicken over the top. Thin and use as a glaze... MORE»

Recipe #392334

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Red Hot Pepper Jam for Those That Like It Real Hot!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by ~Rita~  

Now you though my Spicy Hot Pepper Jelly, Hot As Hell Habanero Zucchini Jelly, Spicy Habanero Jelly was hot! You should try this if you dare! This is eye tearing mouth burning. I used 3 yes 3 ghost peppers and 5 habaneros. Ghost peppers are 100 times hotter then habaneros. I used red... MORE»

Recipe #392499

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Peach and Fig Preserves

Posted by ~Rita~  

This year my figs were slow to ripen so I made this recipe using peaches and Vanilla Fig Preserves. You can use 1 or all three vanilla, cinnamon, or ginger. I used all three and it was delish. MORE»

Recipe #391440

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Peach Jalapeno Jam With a Hint of Basil

Posted by ~Rita~  

Sweet and savory peach jam has layers of flavors each working together. Sweetened with your choice of honey or brown sugar. Either complements peaches nicely. Kicking it up with jalapenos. Do taste them to sense the heat level and use according... MORE»

Recipe #391439

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