Homemade Chunky Spaghetti Sauce

This is a sauce that I love to make in the summer when the garden produce is plentiful. I then freeze it in quart bags and enjoy throughout the winter.

One batch makes about 3 quarts.

Chunky Spaghetti Sauce

1 tsp olive oil

1 large yellow squash, diced

1 large zucchini squash, diced

3-4 peppers (I use green, banana, anaheim), diced

1 large onion, diced

15 medium tomatoes, diced (and peeled if you prefer)

1 tsp sugar

1 Tbsp oregano

1 Tbsp basil

1 Tbsp garlic powder

1 Tbsp parsley

quart freezer bags

Directions:

Heat olive oil in large stockpot over medium heat.

Add squash, pepper and onion. Saute until soft. Add diced tomatoes and seasonings. Bring to a boil then reduce heat. Simmer for about 90 minutes until sauce has cooked down. 

Let cool and measure into freezer bags.

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Spicy Cucumber Salad

This is a really simple, healthy way to use up fresh cucumbers from the garden. My friend Juan taught me about this way to prepare cucumbers and I absolutely love it.

Ingredients:

7-8 fresh garden cucumbers

2 limes

Tajin seasoning 

Peel and slice cucumbers.

Juice two limes over them.

Sprinkle with Tajin to taste. I would start out with just a little and then add more if desired.

I just keep a container of this in the refrigerator for a simple, guilt free snack.

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Fresh Asparagus Recipe

Ahhh, spring is in the air, birds are chirping, flowers are blooming and the world is coming alive.... And asparagus is ready to be harvested!!!

This asparagus is not from our garden (we planted our crowns last year so they won't be ready for a couple more years), but it was locally grown and so delicious and fresh.

Here is a super easy, delicious recipe to help you enjoy your fresh asparagus from your garden or from the store!

Fresh Asparagus

1 lb fresh asparagus (chop off ends that are tough and fibrous)

2 Tbsp olive oil

2 Tbsp minced garlic

2 Tbsp soy sauce (optional)

1 lemon wedge

salt and pepper to taste

Heat olive oil on medium high heat in large skillet.

Add aspargus, garlic and seasonings.

Saute over medium high heat until asparagus is tender.

Sprinkle with lemon juice from lemon wedge.

Enjoy!

If that doesn't make you want to eat your veggies I don't know what will!

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