Freezer Jam

freezer jam is a good intro to preserving for suburbanites! You can use freezer baggies to store flat or airtight glass containers to stack. You can use this recipe for just about any fruit.
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Yield: Makes 7 cups
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Ingredients:

• 5 cups crushed strawberries
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
•  2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup (1.75 oz) powdered, no-sugar-needed pectin

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To view the rest of this recipe, please visit: http://www.marthastewart.com/851871/freezer-jam

Kale Smoothie

We know, we know. This smoothie looks very... green, but we promise you it tastes great! The citrus fruit balances out the bitterness of the kale. It makes for a great vitamin boost and if you use local honey, it will help with your allergies!
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Yield: makes 2 servings
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Ingredients:

• 1 banana
• 1 cup frozen mango or pineapple chunks (we like to use both)
• 1/2 cup kale leaves, stems removed 
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon ground flax seeds (optional)
• 1 teaspoon (local) honey

To view the rest of this recipe, please visit: http://www.ourfamilyeats.com/2011/12/06/get-well-green-smoothie/

BBT (Bacon Basil Tomato) Sandwich

This sandwich makes for a great spin on the classic BLT. Instead of using ciabatta for this recipe, we used  Great Harvest Gouda & Stout Bread. It gave it a little extra punch.

Yield: Makes 1 Sandwich

Ingredients:

• 1 piece ciabatta (or bread of your choice) split lengthwise 
• 1 tsp mayonaise
• 4 to 6 large fresh basil leaves
• 4 to 6 slices of fresh tomato 
• salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 2 slices crisp-cooked bacon

To view the rest of this recipe, please visit: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/bbt-bacon-basil-tomato-sandwich-10000001094622/

Catalan Mushrooms with Garlic & Parsley

This recipe makes for a great side or starter. Leftovers can be used on pizza or stirred into a pasta sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. medium-size white mushrooms, stems trimmed to 1/2 inch, and quartered 
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 
• 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 
• 2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh garlic 
• 1 to 2 tsp. coarse salt or sea salt

To view the rest of this recipe, please visit: http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/catalan_mushrooms.aspx