Fresh Tomato Basil Salad Recipe

Fresh Basil

Yesterday I brushed against the fresh basil in the greenhouse (which we planted at Blossom Town and is filling the pot out wonderfully!).  My taste buds came alive at the thought of a fresh garden tomato topped with basil.  Here’s a recipe I can’t wait to have this summer – an awesome blend of flavorsRead More

Football Recipe with Your Favorite Veggies!

Football Recipe

Ready for the big game this weekend?  Hosting a party?  Need a fun recipe idea? We just had to share this delicious recipe for Gazpacho Dip, packed with our favorite; vegetables! Gazpacho Dip 3 tomatoes, diced 3 avocados, pitted and diced 4 green onions, thinly sliced 4 oz can diced green chilies 3 T. oliveRead More

Fresh Tomato Basil Pizza

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Here’s a great recipe for those delicious tomatoes and herbs from your garden! Fresh Tomato Basil Pizza 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 8 ounces sliced provolone cheese 4 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon pepperRead More

BLT Pizza

Fresh Tomatoes from Blossom Town

Fresh tomatoes are wonderful on this fresh pizza! 1 (8 oz) tube refrigerated crescent rolls 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 cups shredded lettuce 12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese Press dough onto the bottom andRead More

Strawberry Pie

1 cup sugar                                                      3 tbsp strawberry gelatin 3 tbsp corn starch                                            1 quart strawberries (washed & sliced) 1 cup water                                                     1 crust baked or graham cracker   Combine sugar, cornstarch & water. Cook until thick & clear. Add strawberry gelatin. Cool. Put strawberries into crust and cover with gelatin mix.  

Rhubarb Cake

½ cup shortening                                             1 tsp soda & salt 1-1/2 cup brown sugar                                    2 cup flour 1 egg                                                               2 cups cut up rhubarb 1 tsp vanilla                                                     1 cup sour milk   Mix in order. Pour into greased 9×13 pan. Mix ½ cup brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon and sprinkle over top of cake batter. Bake atRead More

Rhubarb Yellow Cake Mix

Prepare the yellow cake mix following the box directions. *Mix together 2 cups rhubarb and 1 cup sugar. Spread on the of the cake batter. Pour 2 cups of heavy whipping cream over the top. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees.

Asparagus Pie

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Ingredients 1/2 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon white sugar 1 pinch fresh ground black pepper 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 1/4 cups milk 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter Directions Preheat oven to 350 degreesRead More

Rhubarb Upside Down Cake

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Ingredients 5 cups chopped fresh rhubarb 1 cup white sugar 3 cups miniature marshmallows 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13 inch pan. In a large bowl, stir together the rhubarb, sugar, marshmallows andRead More

Zucchini Soup

1 medium onion, sliced thin 1 large rib celery, sliced thin 1 large carrot, sliced thin 1 large potato, sliced thin 1 red pepper, sliced (optional) 4 tablespoons butter 3 cups chicken broth Salt & pepper 1 teaspoon parsley 4 medium zucchini, cut into quarters length wise and sliced thin.   Sauté onions, celery, carrots,Read More

Pineapple Pork Kabobs with Fresh Peppers

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Here’s a great Summer time recipe for your fresh garden peppers! 1 can (8 ounces unsweetened pineapple chunks 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar Dash of Pepper 1/2 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 small sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks 1/2 small green pepper, cut intoRead More

Creamy White Chili Is A Hit

With Valentine’s Day being one of the busiest and most exciting days of the year at Blossom Town, there is always a full team of staff and outside help that become part of the Blossom Town team.  The best part about the day, is our friends and family seem to always remember we still needRead More

Simple Squash and Sausage

Another great recipe to add whatever is ready in the garden! 1 ring of kielbasa or smoked sausage, cut into ¼ inch slices 1 medium zucchini, cut into ¼ inch slices 1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into ¼ inch slices 2 tablespoons apricot preserves or apple jelly.   Spray a large skillet with cookingRead More

Asparagus, Cheese and Chives

Asparagus from Blossom Town

1 lb asparagus spears, cooked tender ½ cup whipped cream cheese ¼ cup plain yogurt or sour cream 2 tablespoons chopped chives ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp coarse pepper   Mix together cream cheese, yogurt or sour cream, chives, salt and pepper. Serve cream cheese mixture warm as a sauce or cold as a garnish.

Waffle Fry Nachos

1 package (22 ounces) frozen waffle fries 10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled 3 green onions, sliced 1 can (6 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped 2/3 cups salsa 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese Sour cream   Bake fries according to packageRead More

Great Garden Veggies

This is a great recipe to add whatever is ripe in the garden – peppers, etc. 1 medium zucchini, cut into ¼ inch slices 1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into ¼ inch slices ¼ cup sliced onions 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium tomato, cut into wedges ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon garlic salt ¼Read More

Zesty Garden Appetizer – Jalapeno Chicken Wrap

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A zesty appetizer everyone will love with fresh from the garden jalapeno peppers! 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 pound sliced bacon 15 jalapeno peppers, seeded and cut in half 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 table spoon pepper 2 teaspoons seasoned salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 small onion, cut intoRead More

A great way to use that fresh rhubarb!

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Grandma Margie’s Rhubarb Crunch 2 cups flour 1  1/2 cups oatmeal 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup shortening (melted) Mix all together.  Press half of mixture into a 9×13 pan and cover with 6 cups finely chopped rhubarb. Then combine in a sauce pan: 1  1/2 cups sugar 1  1/2 cups water 3  Tbsp cornstarchRead More

Chicken Zucchini Casserole

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Enjoy fresh zucchini and carrots from the garden in the tasty recipe! Chicken Zucchini Casserole Prep Time: 20 minutes 1 package (6 ounces) stuffing mix 3/4 cup butter, melted 3 cups diced zucchini 2 cups cubed cooked chicken 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted 1 medium carrot, shredded 1/2 cup choppedRead More

Talana’s Luscious Four-Layer Pumpkin Cake

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We’ve been working hard on Holiday decor but had to take a break for Talana’s yummy cake.  Here’s the recipes for you to try! Luscious Four -Layer Pumpkin Cake 1 Yellow cake mix 1 can pumpkin, divided 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup oil 4 eggs 1 – 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice, divided 1 8ozRead More