Cucumber Tomato Salad
Cucumber Tomato Salad
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This cucumber tomato salad is the ultimate fresh summer side dish! Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, sweet red onion, and fresh herbs are tossed in a light homemade vinaigrette.

  • 8 Small Vine Cocktail Tomatoes ((not grape or cherry, but actual vine tomatoes))
  • 1 English Cucumber
  • 1 Pinch Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 Red Onion (thinly sliced)
  • 2 Tablespoons Parsley (fresh, chopped)
  • 2 Tablespoons Cilantro (fresh, chopped)
  • 2 Pinches Salt
  • 2 Pinches Pepper
  • 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 Squeeze Lemon Juice
  • 1 Pinch Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 3 Cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil ((or 2 teaspoons fresh, chopped))
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Southern Tomato Pie
Southern Tomato Pie
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This Southern tomato pie features a homemade flaky pie crust filled with a cheesy tomato filling. Kind of like a Margherita pizza in flavor but in the form of a pie!

  • 1 ⅓ Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Cup Butter (cold and cubed)
  • 3-4 Tablespoons Ice Water
  • 4  Large Tomatoes
  • 1 ¼ Cups Cheddar Cheese (freshly grated, divided)
  • 1 ¼ Cups Mozzarella Cheese (freshly grated, divided)
  • ¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
  • 1  teaspoon Salt
  • ¾ teaspoon  Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon  Oregano
  • Black Pepper
  • ⅓ Cup Basil Leaves (fresh )
  • ¾ Cup  Mayonnaise
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Cheesy Zucchini Pasta
Cheesy Zucchini Pasta
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Fresh zucchini, yellow squash, and cavatappi pasta come together in a creamy, cheesy herb sauce for an easy summer dinner that's comforting, flavorful, and packed with garden-fresh goodness.

  • Olive Oil
  • 1-2 Zucchinis (halved and then sliced into half moons)
  • 1-2 Yellow Squash (halved and then sliced into half moons)
  • Trader Joe's Aglio Olio Seasoning (or any garlic herb seasoning)
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)
  • 1 lb Cavatappi Pasta (or similar)
  • 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon Chicken (or 1 cup chicken broth)
  • ¾ Cup Low Fat Cottage Cheese
  • 3 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
  • 3 Tablespoons Garlic Herb Butter
  • 1 Shallot (halved and sliced thin)
  • 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Thyme
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon Zest
  • ½ Cup Shredded Mozzarella
  • ⅔ Cup Parmesan Shavings
  • 1 Cup Basil (roughly chopped)
  • ⅓ Cup Pine Nuts (toasted)
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Zucchini Sausage Casserole
Zucchini Sausage Casserole
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This creamy Italian Sausage Zucchini and Squash Casserole is packed with savory sausage, tender summer squash, and a buttery herb stuffing topping. A cozy, family-favorite casserole that's perfect for using up garden zucchini!

  • 1 Pound Ground Italian Sausage
  • 1 Small Onion (minced)
  • 3 Cups Zucchini (chopped )
  • 3 Cups Yellow Squash (chopped )
  • Kosher Salt
  • 2 Cans Cream of Chicken Soup (10.5 oz cans)
  • 1 Cup Sour Cream
  • 8 ounce Herbed Stuffing Mix
  • 1/2 Cup Butter (melted)
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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Banana Bread
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Banana Bread
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This easy zucchini banana bread is studded with chocolate chips and packed with flavor! Enjoy it warm from the oven, or freeze a loaf for later!

  • 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon Cream of Tartar
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Cup Canola Oil
  • ⅔ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg (slightly beaten)
  • 1 Cup Mashed Banana ((not pureed), about 2 large bananas)
  • 1 Cup Finely Grated Zucchini (about 1 zucchini)
  • 1 ½ Cups Chocolate Chips ((any kind))
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Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
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These Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are a great way to use those zucchinis from your garden! They are so moist and chocolatey!

  • 1 ½ Cups Flour (plus 1 tablespoon)
  • ½ Cup Dutch Process Cocoa Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Cup Vegetable Oil
  • ¼ Cup Sour Cream (see note)
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Cup Sugar (see note)
  • 2 Cups Zucchini (very finely grated, (about 2 zucchinis))
  • 1 Cup Mini Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips (divided)
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Bourbon Chicken
Bourbon Chicken
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This Bourbon Chicken is tender, moist, and full of flavor, and so simple to prepare! I’ve been testing this recipe for 20 years exactly now, and it is perfect!

  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ¾ teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • ⅓ Cup Apple Cider
  • ¼ Cup Water
  • ½ Cup Brown Sugar (light)
  • 1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 2 Pounds Chicken Thighs (boneless/skinless)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • 1-2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 Cups Baby Carrots (cut lengthwise)
  • 2 Yellow Squash (small, cut into bite size pieces)
  • 2 Zucchinis (small, cut into bite size pieces)
  • 1 Yellow Onion (quartered and cut into bite size pieces)
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 3-4 Cloves Garlic (minced)
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)
  • Green Onions (chopped, for garnish)
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Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Stuffed Zucchini Boats
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These stuffed zucchini boats are filled with savory Italian sausage, marinara sauce, peppers, onions, and melty cheese, then baked until tender and bubbly. This easy zucchini boat recipe is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for summer dinners.

  • 4 Zucchinis (medium, ends cut off and halved lengthwise)
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • ¾ Pound Mild Italian Sausage (see note)
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Seasoning
  • ½ Sweet Onion (finely diced)
  • 1 Clove Garlic (minced)
  • ½ Red Bell Pepper
  • 2 Cups Marinara Sauce
  • 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
  • ⅓ Cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
  • 1 Tablespoon Parsley (chopped)
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Korean Cucumber Salad
Korean Cucumber Salad
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This Korean Cucumber Salad is crisp, refreshing, and packed with sweet, tangy, spicy flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's the perfect side dish for Korean Ground Beef, rice bowls, grilled meats, and more.

  • 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce
  • 4 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Sugar (or honey)
  • 1 Tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Gochujang (or 1 teaspoon Korean chili pepper flakes)
  • 4 Cups Cucumber (sliced into thick rounds or ½ moons)
  • Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • 2-3 Scallions (sliced thin)
  • Fresh Cilantro (for garnish)
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Grinder Salad
Grinder Salad
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This grinder salad takes everything you love about a classic Italian grinder sandwich and turns it into an irresistible salad. Loaded with crisp lettuce, deli meats, provolone cheese, banana peppers, tomatoes, and a creamy tangy dressing, it's the perfect side dish for BBQs, potlucks, lunches, and easy summer dinners.

  • 1 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Banana Pepper Juice (liquid from the jar (or pepperoncini if you're using those) )
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Head Iceberg Lettuce (halved and shredded)
  • 8 oz Salami (chopped)
  • 6 oz Deli Ham (chopped)
  • 7 oz Provolone (chopped)
  • ⅓ Cup Banana Peppers (jarred, sliced banana peppers *pepperoncinis work too)
  • 1 Cup Grape Tomatoes (chopped)
  • ¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese (grated )
  • Black Pepper (to taste)
  • ½ Cup Red Onion (thinly sliced)
  • Black Olives
  • Deli Turkey
  • Shredded Brussel Sprouts
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