Extending the Farm-to-Family Connection
A garden – whether grown at home or a community plot – provides the experience and fulfillment of growing your own food. The recipes in this chapter celebrate the bounty of foods commonly found in gardens, such as berries, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, carrots, squash, radishes, leafy greens, okra, green beans, eggplant and all types of herbs. Try one of these recipes using the bounty from your garden and reap the satisfaction of a tasty meal made with ingredients grown by hand.
Breakfast
- Berry Medley and Quinoa Breakfast Bake
- Berry and Kale Smoothie
- Fruit Salad with Yogurt
- Garden Veggie Quiche
- Scrambled Eggs with Zucchini
Sauces and Dips
Salads
- Cucumber Salad
- Garden Salad with Pears
- Greek Salad
- Harvest Vegetable Salad
- Kale Salad with Yogurt Dressing
- Refreshing Radish Salad
Soups and Stews
Main Dishes
- Baked Rockfish and Vegetables
- Butternut Squash Lasagna
- Chicken Ratatouille
- Chipotle Spiced Tofu and Vegetable Wrap
- Hearty Summer Squash and Meat Casserole
- Summer Spaghetti
- Turkey Picadillo
Sides
- Aromatic Sauteed Spinach and Peppers
- Butternut Squash with Black Beans
- Garlic Bok Choy
- Green Bean and Mushroom Medley
- Greens with Smoked Turkey
- Herbed Vegetable Medley
- Orange Honeyed Acorn Squash
- Parmesan Zucchini Chips
- Savory Bread Pudding with Kale and Butternut Squash
- Spiced Squash with Apples
- Spicy Okra and Greens
- Summer Garden Skillet
- Sweet and Tangy Carrots and Squash
Dessert
Healthy eating requires safe food handling, cooking, and storage practices. Learn more at FoodSafety.gov.