Garden Fresh Recipes

Find tons of yummy recipes for how to make delicious dishes using fresh vegetables, herbs and fruit straight from the garden. Whether you’re cooking healthy dinners, easy crock pot meals, simple lunches, homemade salsa for summer BBQs, appetizers for holidays or winter parties, or simply need to figure out how to use up all those veggies you grew in the garden, you’ll get tons of ideas here.
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Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Recipe (healthy 4-ingredients snack idea!)
This cream cheese fruit dip recipe is delicious, and so simple to whip up in only 10 minutes or less. Use it for a quick snack, serve it on an appetizer or charcuterie tray, or enjoy it as a healthy dessert. I’ll show you exactly how to make it with 4 common ingredients, including detailed step by step instructions.
How to Make Pickled Garlic (recipe and instructions!)
Making pickled garlic is easier than most people realize, and this recipe is sure to be a family favorite. It’s a great way to use the heads you grew in your garden, or you could get it fresh from the grocery store. I’ll give you my full recipe for how to make pickled garlic, along with tons of tips to get the best flavor.
How to Make Homemade Onion Jam (recipe plus step-by-step guide!)
This homemade onion jam recipe is the perfect mix of sweet and tangy. You can whip up a batch very quickly with a few common ingredients. It’s delicious on burgers or brats, on crackers, or create some fun appetizers with it. If you’re looking for a simple onion jam that you can whip up in minutes, my delicious recipe will have you and your family asking for more.
How to Make Mustard Pickles (detailed step-by-step guide!)
Learn how to make mustard pickles from cucumbers from your garden or grocery store. Mustard pickles are a yummy treat. This recipe is quick and easy to make – and it’s oh, so, delicious. You can whip up a batch with a handful of common ingredients. They’re great on burgers and sandwiches, or simply to snack on right out of the jar. I’ll show you exactly how to make mustard pickles with my full recipe and detailed step by step instructions.
How to Make Candied Walnuts (simple holiday party appetizer or game day snack!)
Candied walnuts are quick and easy to make at home, and are a delicious sweet treat. You can add them to salads and baked goods, or just enjoy them on their own. This simple snack recipe is delicious, especially as a holiday party appetizer or game day snack, but can be enjoyed anytime during the year as well. In a few simple steps, you can have warm, sweet candied walnuts ready to go. Perfect as a snack or on a salad.
How to Make Old Fashioned Sweet Pickles (super easy step-by-step guide!)
Enjoy your own homemade sweet pickles with this easy-to-follow recipe. They’re perfect on your next charcuterie board or relish tray, as a quick snack, or on your favorite burger, brat, sandwich, or salad. With just a handful of ingredients, you will be on your way to making your own old-fashioned sweet pickles, just like grandma used to make.
Fast and Easy Weeknight Chili (using canned garden veggies plus slow cooker option!)
This quick and easy homemade chili is delicious, and a great way to use up the last few harvests of veggies or home-canned veggies from your garden. This quick and easy chili recipe is a favorite because it’s a one-pot meal that only takes 10 minutes of prep, and then simmers on its own until ready. Slow cooker chili instructions are provided too so you can just set it and forget it! This comfort food classic is perfect for busy weeknight family dinners this fall and winter. Freezer friendly!
How to Can Apple Butter (DIY recipe and detailed canning instructions!)
This simple homemade apple butter is a delicious treat that you will enjoy canning and eating year-round. You’re about to learn a delightful way to use extra apples from your tree, the apple orchard, or the grocery store. Below I’ll show you how simple canning apple butter is. All you’ll need are a couple of common ingredients and some basic equipment, and you’re ready to go. Enjoy apple picking season!
How to Can Potatoes (step-by-step guide!)
Canning fresh potatoes is easier than you might think, and doesn't take much time. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to learn exactly how to hot pack and process them. I’ll show you how to can potatoes from your garden or the grocery store with a few simple steps. Reduce food waste and live a more sustainable lifestyle!
How to Make Pickled Asparagus (recipes and step-by-step instructions!)
If you’ve ever tried homemade pickled asparagus, you know first hand that it tastes way better than store-bought. This pickled asparagus recipe is quick and easy to make with only a few common ingredients. I'll show you everything you need to know to make your own pickled asparagus, plus I’ll give you a bunch of tips for the best end result.
How to Make Strawberry Jelly (easy recipe and instructions!)
Making your own homemade strawberry jelly is so easy using this simple recipe. Before you know it, you’ll have jars ready to enjoy anytime you find yourself craving it. Homemade strawberry jelly is so simple to make, and this recipe is delicious. You can make it from scratch using a few simple ingredients and tools. Great as a lunch box idea or part of a healthy breakfast!
How to Make Mustard Pickles (great use of garden cucumbers!)
I’ll show you exactly how to make mustard pickles with my full recipe and detailed step by step instructions. This mustard pickle recipe is a classic that you will enjoy time and time again. They're delicious straight out of the jar, on a juicy burger, brat, or hotdog, in your favorite sandwich, or on a relish or charcuterie tray.
How to Make the Best Acai Bowl (super healthy breakfast or snack idea!)
Looking for an acai bowl recipe that is simple to make and tastes great too? You’re in the right place. This homemade Acai Bowl is so delicious, It will be your favorite super healthy breakfast or superfood snack. The fruit puree is easier to make than most people realize, and it takes only a few minutes to assemble. If you love acai berry bowls, then you will definitely want to try my recipe. I make these for myself all the time, and I know you will too! The perfect vegetarian breakfast treat!
Healthy Potato Soup Recipe (garden fresh comfort food recipe!)
Looking for a way to use up those extra potatoes and cauliflower from your vegetable garden or farmers's market? This healthy garden-to-table potato soup recipe creates a hearty and filling meal thickened with potatoes and pureed cauliflower, with an added crunch from reduced-fat turkey bacon and fresh green onions. Now, this is summer comfort food that can be enjoyed through fall and winter!
How to Make Bee Balm Tea (step-by-step guide!)
If you have monarda in your garden, you can make your own bee balm tea (also called wild bergamot, or oswego tea). Bee balm tea is delicious and simple to make. In this post, I’ll give you my easy tea recipe, and show you step-by-step how to make bee balm tea using either fresh or dried monarda from your flower garden. Garden-to-table recipe made easy!