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  • Mint Cilantro Pesto

    Mint

    By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016

    Storage Shake the stems loosely and place them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.  Add a piece of paper towel to absorb any condensation that may form inside the bag.  Kitchen Tip Pesto freezes...

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  • Kale Bake

    Kale

    By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016

    Storage Keep kale refrigerated in an airtight bag.  It can typically be stored for up to five days, but you may notice bitterness with longer storage.  Kitchen Tip All types of kale have a thick,...

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  • jalapenos Cheesy Bread

    Jalapenos

    By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016

    Selection Avoid pepers with bruises, spots or mold.  Stems and pepper shouldn't be shriveled.  Kitchen Tip To soften butter without melting it, place butter into microwave and cook at 30% power...

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  • Green Bean Orzo Skillet

    Green Beans

    By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016

    Storage Store unwashed fresh beans in a rusable container or plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper.  Whole beans stored this way should keep for about seven days.     Kitchen Tip To cook fresh...

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  • Garlic Mexican Polenta Pie

    Garlic

    By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016

    Selection  The garlic bulb should be firm with papery-dry skin and have no sprouting.  Soft bulbs indicate over-ripe garlic that will not store for very long.  Avoid shriveled garlic bulbs or those...

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  • Oven Eggplant Pizzas

    Eggplant

    By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016

    Selection Choose eggplants with smooth, shiny skin that are uniform in color and heavy for their size.  Avoid shriveled and soft eggplants. Kitchen Tip Make your own no-cook pizza sauce at home!...

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  • Creamy Tomato Dill Soup

    Dill

    By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016

    Storage Shake the stems loosely and place them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.  Add a piece of paper towel to absorb any condensation that may form inside the bag.  Kitchen Tip When mincing...

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  • Chilled Cucumber Soup

    Cucumber

    By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016

    Storage  Keep the cucumbers wrapped in a plastic wrap and store them in your fridge. Kitchen Tip  To quickly seed a cucumber, simply cut it in half lengthwise, then cut each half in half again. ...

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  • collard greens hummus wraps

    Collard Greens

    By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016

    Selection Choose leaves that are bright green and fresh looking.  Avoid those that look wet and bruised or shriveled.  Holes, tears and yellowing edges are signs the greens are past their prime...

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  • Cilantro southwest chopped salad

    Cilantro

    By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016

    Selection Place the stems (with roots intact if attached) in a glass of water and cover the top loosely with a plastic bag, refrigerate.    Kitchen Tip Take care not to mince fresh cilantro too...

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