Roasted Poblano Soup

The hardest thing about this soup is whether to add one chili pepper (which gives it a mild kick) or three (where you get a “punch”). This creamy soup is good hot or cold. Add some corn or cooked chicken to make it more substantial.

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Sour Cream & Apricot Scones

Imagine waking up on a chilly morning and beginning the day with a tender scone and a cup of tea. Not too sweet, this scone is studded with apricots and is even better slathered with some berry jam or lightly whipped cream.

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Tzatziki and Veggie Mezze

The traditional taste of tzatziki, a refreshing staple on Greek tables, comes through in this slimmed down version that uses cottage cheese. Mezze are small dishes served as appetizers…made even better with a glass of white wine.

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Breakfast Parfaits

These healthy breakfast “treats” are so simple to put together that you shouldn’t save them just for company. Change up the flavors with granola and seasonal berries and this will always seem like a new recipe.

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Cover crops come to home gardens

The practice of planting crops to overwinter in the garden, which is becoming more common on farms, can improve soil conditions, increase yield and prevent weeds.

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