Here's a great recipe that uses fresh zucchini!  Delicious for lunch, brunch, or for a light dinner.  Leftovers can be served warm or cold.  Try it with salsa! 


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Now that the weather is starting to cool off a bit, here's another great soup recipe featuring fresh tomatoes!


2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced onions
5 pounds ripe red tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
Freshly milled black pepper, to taste

Soup toppings (optional)
Freshly grated parmesan cheese
Croutons
Freshly milled black pepper

Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large stockpot.  Add onions, reduce heat to low and let the...
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Now that the harvest is in full swing, here's a great recipe that uses fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and green bell peppers.  It's quick, delicious, and very refreshing on hot late summer days!  Please note:  Gazpacho does need to be made ahead of time to give the flavors time to meld.


Marinated Vegetables:
3 T. olive oil
1-1/2 T. red wine vinegar
1/2 medium yellow onion, minced
1 small to medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup pitted ripe o...
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