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  • Zucchini Pie

    Zucchini

    By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016

    Storage Store freshly picked, unwashed zucchini in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to one week.  The bag should be3 perforated or loosely tied, not sealed tightly.  Do not cut the zucchini...

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  • Watermelon & Feta Salad

    Watermelon

    By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016

    Storage A watermelon can be stored in the refigerator for two weeks, and sometimes as long as three.  Kitchen Tip A nicely ripened watermelon should be heavy, with a yellowish underside,...

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  • Turnip Fries

    Turnips

    By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016

    Storage Place the roots unwashed in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.  IF you plan to use the leaves, cut them from the root and refrigerate in sperate bag.  Kitchen Tip For extra-easy cleanup,...

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  • Tomato Basil Sauce

    Tomatoes

    By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016

    Selections Select tomatoes that are deeply colored and firm without wrinkles.  ARoma of the tomato is the best indicator of quality.  Kitchen Tip Chiffonade is a French word meaning a "long, thin...

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  • Chipotle Sweet Potato

    Sweet Potatoes

    By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016

    Storage Do not refrigerate.  Keep in cool, dry, dark and well-ventilated place.  Wrap each one in newspaper.  Store the individually wrapped sweet potatoes in a cardboard box, wooden box, or wooden...

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  • Sweet Corn with Lime

    Sweet Corn

    By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016

    Selection Feel each ear through the husk, without peeling it, to check for even, plump kernels.  Kitchen Tip To amplify the flavor of your curry powder, add it to the saucepan first, stirring...

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  • Strawberry Cheesecake

    Strawberries

    By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016

    Selection Look for bright red berries without any white areas.  Avoid shriveled, watery or moldy berries.  Stained or leaking containers are an indication of damaged fruit.  Kitchen Tip To soften...

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  • Spinach Breakfast Pizza

    Spinach

    By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016

    Storage Store pre-washed and spun greens in a airtight bag or plastic container lined with a dry paper towel in the refrigerator for up to threen weeks.  Kitchen Tip Think big when purchasing...

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  • Baked Spaghetti Squash

    Spaghetti Squash

    By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016

    Storage Do not refrigerate.  Keep in a cool, dry and dark place.  Spaghetti squash is best stored on a board or piece of cardbard. Kitchen Tip Spaghetti squash can also be quickly cooked in a...

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  • Summer Scallion Salad

    Scallions

    By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016

    Selection Select scallions with white to pale green bulbs that are crisp and firm.  Look for undamaged, non-wilted, bright green tops.  Kitchen Tip The more you can hear yourself slicing, the more...

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