Category Archives: Vegetables

Various information about all types of veggies.

Senior Nutrition: Fresh Tasting Fried Okra From Frozen

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Debbie's Back Porch

A country vegetable plate is one of my favorite meals, and unless it is summer and I have fresh produce, I rely on my freezer for vegetables. So, the goal is to make them taste like fresh. This is how … Continue reading →

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Greek Potato Salad PLUS Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Debbie's Back Porch

This is the best potato salad I have ever made.  Take it to you next family gathering and you will be the star of the party.

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Bacon and Cheese Topped Cabbage Steak

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Debbie's Back Porch

This was so good I can’t even explain.  Something about roasting cabbage changes the taste and texture to something divine.  https://youtu.be/6LplvODbTfM

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Senior Nutrition: Apricot Glazed Pork Chops, Sauteed Mushrooms, and Cabbage/Onion Noodles

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Debbie's Back Porch

In our Senior Nutrition series, we are focusing on meals for one or two, on a budget, high in the right nutrition for seniors, but suitable for anyone and totally delicious.

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Cooking Leather Britches (Breeches) Part 2

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Debbie's Back Porch

After making Leather Britches for the first time, I couldn’t wait to cook some up, I was not disappointed.  They were goooooooood.  This is definitely a new item on my annual preservation schedule.  

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Dilly Beans in My Steam Canner

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Debbie's Back Porch

  I love almost anything pickled as long as it is salty and sour.  These Dilly Beans are both, much like Kosher dills.  I used the Ball recipe and there is also a recipe on NCHFP.  Links below.  You may … Continue reading →

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How to Make Leather Britches (Breeches) Part 1

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Debbie's Back Porch

In this video I start the process of making Leather Britches, naturally dehydrated green beans. When the drying is complete, in about 3 weeks I will show you how to store and cook them.

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Frying Summer Squash

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Debbie's Back Porch

This is our favorite way of cooking and eating summer squash. When our garden starts to produce more squash than we can handle, this is my go to recipe. To find all my videos, and the blogs and vlogs of … Continue reading →

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Garden Harvest Salad with Herb Vinaigrette Dressing

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Debbie's Back Porch

Nothing beats garden fresh veggies and herbs, even if you buy them at the  market.  This Harvest Salad, topped with your homemade vinaigrette, captures Summer on a plate.  Pleasing to the eye, nose and tongue, this will be a winner … Continue reading →

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French Vidalia Onion Soup

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Debbie's Back Porch

French onion soup is a comfort food, but when Vidalias are in season, it kicks it up to a whole other level.   The sweetness of the Vidalia onions means no wine is needed, but you can add it if … Continue reading →

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