Recipe Share Using Garden Fresh

Even though summer arrived late in Colorado, the moisture we've received is sure to make our gardens grow like crazy! Each summer I like to add a few new recipes to my files using the goods from my garden & I'd like to share them with you. Some I've tried and are sure winners - others, well, tell me what you think.

Grilled Red Snapper with Green Beans and Lime - Bon Appetite

Mouth watering snapper with crispy green beans makes this one a winner! If you want to find fresh snapper, check out Fish in downtown Fort Collins. They are are committed to serving only the freshest, non-threatened seafood and refresh their supplies on an almost daily basis.

Chicken and Cucumber Salad With Parsley Pesto - Cooking Light

Best of all worlds are in this recipe and is a protein powerhouse packed with chicken, chickpeas, and edamame; the parsley pesto delivers bone-boosting vitamin K.

Zucchini Tomato Bake - Delish

Zucchini Pesto with Crudites - Cooking Light

There are never too many zucchini recipes because that is what seems to grow in abundance in our Colorado gardens. Looking for new ways to serve up a mean zucchini dish? Try this as a perfect summer garden appetizer.

Goat Cheese Crostini with Watermelon-Beet Salsa - Cooking Light / All Recipes

Here is another mouthwatering appetizer using garden staples; tomatoes & beets.

Garden Harvest Cake - Cooking Light

***A favorite! Satisfy your sweet tooth with garden goodness in this moist, rich cake.

Stay tuned for the August issue with new recipes using garden fresh ingredients!