Category Archives: From the Back Porch

Super & Simple Scalloped Potatoes

Posted on December 20, 2009

My mother-in-law has the most fabulous recipe for scalloped potatoes. It is rich and delicious yet the most simple of recipes to make! Line greased pan with peeled, sliced raw potatoes (we slice them using the attachment to our Kitchen … Continue reading →

Posted in Farm-Tested Recipes, From the Back Porch

Thanksgiving Squash Braid

Posted on November 25, 2009

My sister-in-law’s recipe is a favorite “special occasion” bread in our family… 2 1/2 t. yeast 2 T. warm water 1 c. cooked, pureed winter squash 1/3 c. warm milk 1/4 c. soft butter 1 egg 3 T. brown sugar … Continue reading →

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Winter Squash Enchiladas

Posted on November 9, 2009

It always frustrates me when a recipe calls for winter and summer squash in the same dish.  Maybe they are ready at the same time where you live, but not here!  However, thanks to our amazing new greenhouse, tomatoes are … Continue reading →

Posted in Farm-Tested Recipes, From the Back Porch, Winter Squash Recipes

tomato soup

Posted on November 4, 2009

Our favorite tomato soup recipe turned out extra-pretty this week with theaddition of yellow heirloom tomatoes. It's a simple recipe: just saute diced onion and garlic in butter. Then adddiced tomatoes and a bit of beef broth, then salt, pepper, … Continue reading →

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of homemade tomato sauce

Posted on October 28, 2009

Have you ever tasted homemade tomato sauce?  From tomatoes grown in the dirt around your home.  Tomatoes that have been chopped on your kitchen counter.  Tomatoes that have simmered for hours on your kitchen stove.  Until the extra liquid has … Continue reading →

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