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Writer's pictureSara Rubens

Easy Kitchen Garden Recipes

Planning meals around your garden’s harvest is super exciting.


All those hours you poured into your garden?


They're paying off big time with every scrumptious bite you take. 


Whether it’s those zesty herbs or crunchy greens, each harvest can inspire your next culinary masterpiece.


Let’s talk about recipes that are as easy as they are scrumptious, all starring the fruits (and veggies!) of your labor


Savory Lettuce Wraps


Pluck some broad leaves of butterhead lettuce, the perfect cup for a treasure trove of flavors.


Stir-fry your choice of ground protein—be it turkey, tofu, or beef—with a hint of soy, a splash of sesame, and a tangle of green onions, all chopped up from your garden's bounty.


Toss in a handful of finely chopped garden herbs—think mint for a fresh kick or cilantro for an aromatic twist.


Drizzle with that homemade pesto, crafted from the freshest basil just footsteps from your kitchen.


Crown it all with a sprinkle of toasted seeds or nuts for that satisfying crunch.


Gather 'round the table, wrap up these goodies in crisp lettuce, and crunch into the fresh flavors of your garden.


Crisp Radish Salad:


Harvest a bunch of vibrant radishes, thinly slicing them to reveal their peppery hearts.


Squeeze over the juice of a zesty lemon from your garden – its citrus spark will make those radish slices dance.


Season with a pinch of sea salt to enhance their natural bite and drizzle with the best olive oil your pantry has to offer for a touch of richness.


Toss gently and serve this refreshing salad as a crunchy counterpart to any meal.





Spinach Sensation:


Gather a basketful of tender spinach leaves, the darker, the better, bursting with garden freshness.


Heat a glug of olive oil in a pan, then sauté slivers of pungent garlic until they’re just golden – yes, the very ones that started as tiny cloves in your soil.


Tumble in the spinach and watch it wilt to perfection, a quick and verdant side dish packed with iron and flavor.



Sunny Salsa


Snatch those sun-ripened tomatoes, still warm from your garden's embrace, and chop them into a jubilant jumble.


Mix in a generous helping of chopped cilantro – its bright notes are the perfect foil to the tomatoes' sweetness.


Add a finely diced onion for bite and squeeze over the lime, turning the mixture into a vibrant salsa.


It's not just a salsa; it's a fiesta in a bowl, ready to elevate tacos, grilled meats, or just a simple tortilla chip.


Kale & Almond Pesto:



Pluck kale leaves in their prime, their crinkled edges like a secret code for flavor.


Blend them with roasted almonds – for a touch of the Mediterranean – garlic, Parmesan, and a stream of olive oil, creating a lush, earthy pesto.


It's a versatile concoction that brings a hearty depth to pasta, a rustic touch to sandwiches, and can even be dolloped onto roasted vegetables for an extra kick of gusto.




So, what's ripening in your garden today?


Whatever it is, let it inspire tonight's menu.


If you need more garden-inspired recipes or tips on how to make the most of your harvest then reach out, and let’s get those garden greens onto your dinner table!










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