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Four Fantastic Corn Butters

Seasoned Corn Butter is the perfect way to jazz up an ordinary ear of corn. Here are Four Fantastic Corn Butters that are perfect for that wonderful summer vegetable.Summer is here and that means one thing for my family - it's Jersey Fresh Corn season here at Russo's, our family farm. I don't know about you but my summer officially begins when I bite in to my first ear of corn from our farm ...

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Peach Sriracha Barbecue Sauce

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Sum-Sum-Summertime means Bar-Bar-Barbecue time! There is nothing better than a well-stocked pantry, don't you agree? I love having basic pantry items at the ready when I want to whip up a last minute recipe. One of these items that I always have in my pantry is barbecue sauce. I love to use it year-round but summer makes me crave it even more. Obviously grilling and barbecue sauce go to together ...

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Peas With Bacon Salad

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Shelling peas can be a really daunting task. Let's face it, it's a lot of work. But, like anything else home-grown, fresh peas are totally worth the time an effort. As a farm girl, living on a 500 acre fruit and vegetable farm, I have no excuse not to shell them, or pick them myself for that matter. Anthony, Gabrielle and AJ love them and it's pretty convenient to walk out your back door into the ...

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Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese And Balsamic Vinaigrette

By Melissa 4 Comments

My husband absolutely loves beets. However, when it comes to cooking with them, I always feel like I prepare them the same way every time. I sometimes have a hard time thinking out of the "beet" box. While Anthony enjoys beets any way I prepare them, I like to surprise him with something different once in a while. I snapped out of my "beet" box funk the other day and prepared this delicious ...

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Bruschetta Rice and Chicken Salad

By Melissa 3 Comments

As the weather gets warmer, I look for quick and easy meals I can feed my family without having to heat up my kitchen during the hot summer months. I've teamed up with Minute® Rice today to share a quick recipe that you can create in a matter of minutes. I love using simple pantry items, like Minute® Rice to create delicious meals my whole family will enjoy.As you all know by now, living on a ...

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Peruvian Quinoa Salad with Queso Fresco

By Melissa 2 Comments

I have to admit, I am last on the bandwagon when it comes to cooking with quinoa. My bad. In fact, I am sure my bestie / foodie friend Gina is laughing at me now as she reads this post. I know quinoa has gained popularity over the last several years, but I honestly have never cooked with it. My bad, again.When I attended the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration in Walt Disney World several ...

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Asparagus and Ham Quiche

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This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy for details. This post has two purposes today.First, it's asparagus season here in New Jersey and I want to share with you this delicious Asparagus and Ham Quiche - just in time to serve for a Mother's Day brunch. Truthfully, this quiche is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner.Second, I have an over-abundance of ...

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Veggie Roll Ups

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This is a collaborative post on behalf of the Produce for Kids campaign and Acme Markets. All opinions are my own.Do you have struggle to find ways to make sure your kids are eating enough fruits and vegetables. I do. Even though we live on a 500 acre fruit and vegetable farm, my kids don't always make the healthiest food choices. It's crazy because we are fortunate enough to live smack dab ...

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Sesame Chicken Salad with Honey Sesame Dressing

By Melissa 16 Comments

Can we talk about quick meals for a second. While I would love nothing more than spending a good part of the day cooking a nice meal for my family, the reality is I usually don't have a lot of time. You know how the story goes....work, kids' schedules, appointments...and the list goes on and on. Fresh salads are a perfect solution for those busy days when a fancy sit down dinner "just ain't ...

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Sausage & Cranberry Cornbread Stuffing

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Of all the fixin's on our Thanksgiving table, this Sausage & Cranberry Cornbread Stuffing ranks right up there as one of my favorites. It's a close second to the mashed potatoes. No Thanksgiving is complete without the dressing or stuffing. Stuffing of any kind at Thanksgiving is just as important as bread and butter, eggs and bacon or wine and cheese. They just go together.This easy to ...

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