Recipes — eat your veggies

Chow Chow Fried Rice

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Chow Chow Fried Rice

This delicious dish is fast and easy and full of flavor! It fuses exotic Asian flavors and deeply Southern rich traditions to create a power house meal! Our Southern Chow Chow which is a green tomato, cabbage, pepper and onion pickled relish is very similar to the Asian Kimchi that’s so popular! Both are fermented creations that are usually a garnish, but here, it’s the star of the show! Both in Asia and in the US South, these relishes are enjoyed with pork so this Chow Chow Fried Rice is the perfect pairing and a recipe you’ll have to try!...

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Frozen Pickled Green Beans

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Frozen Pickled Green Beans

Did you know you can make quick pickles out of FROZEN veggies?!?! It's true! I used frozen green beans and a few household ingredients to create these zesty and delish pickles! Try it out with your fave frozen veg, it's truly easy and a great way to eat more veggies! Frozen Pickled Green Beans Ingredients: 1/2 c. frozen green beans (or any frozen vegetable) 2 cloves crushed garlic 1/2 c. water 2/3 c. vinegar 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 T. sugar or to taste 1/2 - 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flake (optional) Directions: Rinse frozen green beans under warm...

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Pickle Problems? Not a Big Dill! Kelle B Pickling Tips

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Pickle Problems? Not a Big Dill! Kelle B Pickling Tips

Do you have Pickle Problems? It's ok we ALL do... it's not a big DILL! I've got a few hints, tricks and pro tips to solve your pickling problems and make you a professional pickler! Taking the fear out of pickles, the healthy snack that is supper cool! Watch the video below for all the pickle deets! Buy a Kelle B Quick Pickling Kit! -OR- Recipe for Quick Pickles Ingredients: 1/2 c. water 2/3 c. vinegar 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1-2 T. sugar (optional or to taste) Herbs & spices for added flavorings Directions: Put all ingredients into a sauce...

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EASY INSTANT POT ASIAN BEEF NOODLE SOUP

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EASY INSTANT POT ASIAN BEEF NOODLE SOUP

EASY INSTANT POT ASIAN BEEF NOODLE SOUP This is a delicious and comforting soup that is good for any time of year, whenever you need a big old food filled hug! If you don’t have Asian 5 Spice blend, you can use any combination of spices that you like! I also used my ‘Shroom Salt to add depth of flavor to the broths (told ya I used it in everything!). This recipe can be doubled easily. This feeds 2 heartily with some leftovers. It's an easy meal that tastes like it took forever, but only literally takes 30-45 minutes! INGREDIENTS:...

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