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C<\/strong>OOKING WITH produce, meats, and spices from nearby farms and growers brings the freshest flavors to our tables. And choosing local ingredients benefits our community while enhancing our family meals. These local products showcase our region\u2019s unique tastes, making ordinary dishes memorable. By supporting local producers, we strengthen community bonds while giving our families the best our area has to offer. It\u2019s a straightforward approach to better eating, connecting us to the source of our food. GN\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Broccoli Salad<\/strong>: Submitted by Cyndi Hunter\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 lb. fresh broccoli <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/4 c. onions <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 can sliced olives, 2 1\/4 oz. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3\/4 c. ranch salad dressing <\/p>\n\n\n\n

purple cabbage leaves <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finely chop broccoli florets, reserving stems for other uses. Combine broccoli, onions, olives, and ranch dressing in a large bowl. Cover salad and refrigerate. Line serving bowl with cabbage leaves. Spoon salad mixture into the center of the bowl. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garden\u00a0Tomato Soup<\/strong>: Submitted by Emma Hardin\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 c. celery, chopped <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 sm. onion, chopped <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 med. carrot, shredded <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 sm. green pepper, chopped <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/4 c. butter <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 1\/2 c. chicken broth, divided <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 c. tomatoes, peeled, chopped <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 t. sugar <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/2 t. curry <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/2 t. salt <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/4 t. pepper <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/4 c. AP flour <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a large saucepan, saute celery, onions, carrot, and green pepper in butter until tender. Add 4 cups broth, tomatoes, sugar, curry, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. In a small bowl, stir flour and remaining chicken broth until smooth. Gradually stir into tomato mixture. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, about 2 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breakfast Casserole: Submitted by Renee Blackburn\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 lb. bulk sausage, browned and drained <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 lg. bag hash browns <\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 eggs, beaten <\/p>\n\n\n\n

16 oz. sour cream <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/2 to 1 lb. Velveeta\u00ae cheese <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 green onions, chopped <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 green pepper, chopped <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 sm. jar pimentos <\/p>\n\n\n\n

salt and pepper to taste <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except eggs and put into a 9 x 13\u201d casserole dish. Pour eggs over mixture. Bake at 325\u02da for 45 minutes. This can be made the night before and add the eggs in the morning prior to cooking. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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