September 4 - 10, 2016

A quick way to add a little zing to an old favorite.

Distinctively flavored with the natural flavors from rice grown in lakes, streams and beds of fresh blue waters.

Easy to prepare, this favorite is a delicious accompaniment for pork and chicken or eaten as is for an energy boosting snack.

This quick-cooking medley features two naturally sweet vegetables, making it a kids' favorite.

Rich cake that is wonderful with a cup of coffee or topped with whipped cream for a delicious dessert.

The perfect alternative to a beef burger, these turkey burgers are filled with healthy vegetables & tasty seasonings.

This is a great summer salad. It has the flavors of the traditional cucumber and onion salad but the addition of the pasta mellows the overall taste and makes it irresistible. Enjoy this recipe with your favorite grilled pork or chicken recipe.

Revitalizing citrus beverage with a hint of tea flavor. Serve it at your next large gathering and watch it disappear.

Old southern favorite that includes all you need in one piece. Kids will love it. This is also a great dish to make in advance and cook later.

Here's a classic salad for any season. This simple cabbage and carrot coleslaw recipe is an easy and tasty way to prepare fresh cabbage and carrots from your garden harvest. See our Summer Side Dish Recipes collection for other dishes in which you can use your fresh vegetables.

A healthy and flavorful vegetable that will have you coming back for seconds. This recipe is a great way to use those beans in the garden.

This creamy dressing with the vegetables and chicken mixed together with crunchy shoestring potatoes is perfect atop lettuce or served on fresh bread. Try this recipe for lunch or a light summer supper.

Great tasting cracker that is a good accompaniment to many dishes.

A boxed cake mix helps you out with these sweet and tart bars. This bar starts with a crust layer, the a thick and lemon cream cheese layer, followed by a cream cheese frosting. Perfect to serve in the Spring.

A simple way to turn a weekday meal into something special. Serve with wild rice mix and steamed fresh asparagus.

For those people who have picky non-onion eaters, this is a great side dish. The onion adds great flavor but leaves no pieces of onion in the dish. Full of flavor this will be perfect next to your pork chops or fish.

Cheesy cooked carrots with a crunchy topping. If you have picky eaters, this may be the dish that will get them to eat their cooked carrots.

An crisp oatmeal topping over the soft and sweetened cinnamon apples is the perfect Autumn dessert. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, everyone will enjoy it.

Yummy fresh grilled shrimp. Great served warm or cold.

A rich cheese-based sauce adds much to this pasta dish that is easy to prepare and so enjoyable to eat.

Spruce up those ordinary peas into something fabulous. Those green spheres aren't just for color on your plate anymore, they taste great, too.

Simple salad that makes a perfect side dish or it could be enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner. Easy to scale for the number of servings you require.

Tender chicken marinated with a garlic and herb marinate cooked with vegetables of your choice. Pre-cooking some of the vegetables, especially potatoes and carrots, will help to keep the chicken from getting over cooking while getting these tender.

Garden fresh green beans lightly sweetened.

Tired of plain white rice? Try this homemade rice pilaf. Browning the pasta adds a nuttly flavor and the broth flavors it even more. This is a great side dish for any meal.

Tasty oatmeal cookies that will warm you up from the inside out. Just like your grandma used to make. Feed free to add chocolate chips or butterscotch chips for added flavor.