Great Gardening Recipes

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Hank's Fabulous Five

by Bob Olen

1 -10" Zucchini—green, yellow, or some of both
1 - large Tomato
1 - large Onion
1 - Green Bell Pepper
1 - 8 oz. Package Pepperoni Sausage
1-2 Tbsp. Olive or Canola oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
Parmesan Cheese (optional)

Slice and chop all ingredients. Cook in covered fry pan with oil. Salt and Pepper to taste.
Serve alone or on rice or pasta. For slightly more flavor, sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Sautéed Swiss Chard

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 or 2 cloves garlic (crushed or pressed)
2 to 3 bunches fresh Chard

Heat oil over medium-hot heat in large fry pan.
Add garlic.  Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until soft.
Add well washed swiss chard.  Cover pan to steam.  Cook and stir 5 to 7 minutes until wilted.
Salt and pepper to taste.  Serve hot.

Mitchel's Salsa

3 to 4 jalapenos - depending on taste
1 green pepper
1 red or yellow pepper
8 medium sized tomatoes
1 medium onion
4 to 6 cloves of garlic - depending on taste
1/4 bunch of cilantro
1 6 oz can of tomato paste
1 can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons of lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
A dash of sugar

Chop jalapenos, peppers, tomatoes, and onions into chunks and blend with other ingredients in a blender. Serve fresh. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.