The Gardener’s Kitchen is all about using what you’ve grown right in your backyard to create great meals. These recipes are perfect for making the most of your garden’s bounty, whether it’s fresh strawberries, juicy peaches, or crisp green beans. Easy to prepare and packed with fresh flavors, they’re designed for everyday cooks who love simple, homemade food. Let’s dive into these garden-fresh dishes that celebrate the best of your harvest.
BBQ Green Beans
Garden-fresh green beans are the star of this BBQ Green Beans recipe, which features tender beans with smoky ham and sweet onions in a tangy sauce. This is a great side dish that’s easy to make.
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3-Ingredient Strawberry Jam
This simple jam uses sweet strawberries for a spread that’s perfect on toast or muffins. Making small batches lets you enjoy the fresh flavor of our favorite summer fruit.
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Cherry Pandowdy
Are your cherry trees bursting with fruit? Make this vintage Cherry Pandowdy recipe, which is simpler to make than pie and features sweet cherries with a single pie crust on top. It’s an easy dessert that highlights this sweet stone fruit.
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Blueberry Lemon Scones
Fresh blueberries and lemons from your garden shine in these easy-to-make scones. Perfect for breakfast, brunch or an afternoon treat, these scones are moist, tender, and full of our favorite flavor combo.
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Cheddar Iron Skillet Cornbread
This Cheddar Iron Skillet Cornbread is packed with veggies and pairs well with soups and salads. It’s a quick bread made from scratch, full of tomatoes, peppers, corn and onions, so much garden goodness.
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Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake
Stone fruits like cherries and apricots make this upside-down cake a treat. The tender yellow cake topped with caramelized fruits is easy to make and perfect for dessert.
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Grilled Peaches and Poundcake
Fresh peaches are perfect for grilling, and when served over grilled pound cake with honey, they make an easy and impressive dessert.
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Creamy Mexican Corn And Bean Soup
Garden-fresh corn and beans come together in this hearty soup. The rich combination of tender kernels, hearty beans, cheese, and spicy pepper makes it a comforting bowl of goodness.
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Grilled Corn On The Cob
Fresh picked garden corn gets an irresistible smoky char when grilled. It’s a simple yet flavorful addition to your summertime meals.
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Peach Pandowdy
This Peach Pandowdy features ripe, juicy peaches topped with a buttery, flaky pie crust. An old-fashioned dessert that makes the most of your garden’s peach harvest.
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Peach Raspberry Bars
Peach Raspberry Crumble Bars are a fruity dessert made with fresh peaches and raspberries. They’re quick to make and perfect for a sweet treat. Make a quick buttery crumble to use for the crust on the topping.
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Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles
Fresh cucumbers from your garden are transformed into sweet and tangy Bread and Butter Pickles. These pickles are known for their nostalgic taste and satisfying crunch.
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No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake
Juicy red strawberries are the highlight of these no-bake shortcakes. Mix the berries with tender poundcake and top with strawberry whipped cream. They make a perfect summertime dessert.
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Ranch Pasta Salad With Bacon
This Ranch Pasta Salad with Bacon is a creamy side dish that pairs well with all your summer favorites. Easy to prep in 30 minutes for a great addition to your weekend dinner. This is a great way to use your just picked tomatoes, peas and peppers.
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Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream
This homemade strawberry cake uses real garden strawberries in the batter and frosting for a fresh flavor. Moist and easy to make, it’s perfect for cookouts or a sunny day treat.
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Dill Pickles
These homemade refrigerator dill pickles are tangy and crisp with cucumbers and an overnight chill. An easy recipe for a crunchy side to serve with your burgers.
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Peach Almond Tart
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