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Now We’re Cookin’

Recipes for Your Fresh Produce

This week, our recipe focus is on fresh beans, zucchini, cabbage and tomatoes. Let us know if there is something you would like us to put in our column, or if you have a recipe to share, please submit to ads@thedrummer.com. Bacon Ranch Green Beans Prep Time: 15 min. Cook Time: 20 min. Total...

Fresh From The Garden

The area gardens are producing well. Beets, salad greens, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, sweet corn and more. Here are a few recipes using items fresh from the garden. Let us know if there is something you would like us to put in our column, or if you have a recipe to share, please submit to ads@...

Fresh Produce Makes for Fresh Foods

The area Farmers Markets are in full swing. The early summer produce is filling the booths.....radishes, beets, salad greens, cucumbers, peas, carrots, tomatoes and more. Here are a few recipes using items fresh from the Farmers Market. Let us know if there is something you would like us to put in...

Cooking with Farmers Market Finds

Backyard Entertaining

Here are some more great recipes for your backyard entertaining. Let us know if there is something you would like us to put in our column, or if you have a recipe to share, please submit to ads@thedrummer.com. Raspberry Lemonade Level: Easy Total: 5 min Prep: 5 min Yield: 2-1/2 quarts 2 c. fresh...

Fourth of July Test Kitchen Recipes

Planning a Fourth of July gathering? Here are some yummy dishes, prepared by our Drummer test kitchen, that you may want to add to your menu. Let us know if there is something you would like us to put in our column, or if you have a recipe to share, please submit to ads@thedrummer.com. Smoked...

Great Backyard Dining Recipes

This week we have some recipes great for backyard dining. Let us know if there is something you would like us to put in our column, or if you have a recipe to share, please submit to ads@thedrummer.com. Watermelon and Mint “Agua Fresca” (Fresh Fruit-Blended Water) Level: Easy Total: 10 min Prep...

Father's Day Favorites

Here are some dishes sure to please Dad on Father’s Day. Let us know if there is something you would like us to put in our column, or if you have a recipe to share, please submit to ads@thedrummer.com. Grilled Breakfast Pizza Yield: 6 - 8 servings Prep Time: 35 min Total Time: 45 min 1/4 c....

Kid-Friendly Recipes for Summer

The school year is coming to an end (or has ended). That means the kids are home for the summer. This week we have some kid-friendly recipes. Let us know if there is something you would like us to put in our column, or if you have a recipe to share, please submit to ads@thedrummer.com. Blueberry...

Perfect Picnic Recipes

With the warming temperatures, comes more outdoor eating. Here are some tasty recipes for that perfect picnic. Let us know if there is something you would like us to put in our column, or if you have a recipe to share, please submit to ads@thedrummer.com. Muddled Lemonberryade Level: Easy Total...