A new Dallas County Master Gardener Cookbook is on the way. Our members have submitted a wheelbarrow full of recipes and gardening tips that the cookbook committee has been dutifully busy tasting and testing.
We jumped into July with forks in hand. Tomato recipes were tasteful and tempting. Corn, in abundance, brought comfort to our tummies. Blackberries had us beaming with their beauty. And, peaches just pushed us over the edge with their juicy goodness. What could be better? Well…
In August we anguished over the okra. Which do we like best? Fried, roasted, simmered, stewed or even finessed into little muffins? And, oh how the squash recipes raised our spirits. Shaved into salads, grated for quiche, pureed into soup, carpaccio and casseroles to consider. How will we decide?
September, October and November we celebrated the harvest bounty. Sweet potatoes to savor, pumpkin recipes to ponder, an over-the-top apple recipe, a unique and very elegant pear presentation that left us swooning while Meyer lemon pie made us pucker with pride.
Creamy Southwestern Pumpkin Soup
Our journey has been filled with flavor, fun and friendly evaluations. We’ve tasted, tested, eliminated some and accepted over 140 recipes. Profound thanks to our faithful volunteers who have traveled with us. The adventure continues to grow more exciting and we can’t wait to share our discoveries.
Until then, stay posted for more “flavorful news” from the cookbook committee and a special 2016 unveiling.
Take a peek at some “behind the scenes pics” courtesy of Ann and Starla!
Linda Alexander, Cookbook Chair
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