Each of the six
chapters in this
lushly illustrated cookbook feature the most popular fruits and
vegetables
grown in New Jersey: berries, peaches, apples, tomatoes, peppers and
corn.
The state consistently ranks among the top 10 states in the U.S. for
the
amount and value of each of these crops.
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"The recipes
were designed to be
quick and easy enough to fit into anyone’s hectic lifestyle
-- and so delectable
they’ll become family favorites," explains Carol
Byrd-Bredbenner, a professor
and nutrition extension specialist at Cook College, Rutgers
University. |
Byrd-Bredbenner begins each of the
chapters in her book with an in-depth study of the main ingredient and
its nutritional aspects, along with tips on selection and use. A
product
availability chart is provided for shoppers buying fresh in New Jersey
and the Mid-Atlantic.
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Recipes:
Tomato Pesto Tart
Peachy Pecan Cobbler
Chunky Tomato Sauce
Tomato Sorbet
Peachy Shrimp Kabobs
Pepper Frittata
Fresh Strawberry Brownie
Pie
Seafood Handkerchief
Ravioli
Sunset Peppers and
Potatoes
Pepper Poppers
Peach Chicken Salad
Tarte Tatin
Brandy-Cinnamon Apples
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