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Cool, fruit-filled salsa a delicious option for a hot day

White nectarines star in a fresh condiment — or salad

What to do with a zucchini baseball bat on a hot day?

Fresh zucchini slaw makes use of giant squash

Heat speeding up harvest; what to do?

Fresh fruit braid an easy pleaser for breakfast or brunch

Try it with cherries, apricots or any seasonal favorite

Cherries, blueberries star in this versatile dessert

Cherry-blueberry clafoutis, served warm or cold

Roasted corn salad ideal for cookout

Chopped veggies in a light vinaigrette can cope with heat

Spinach fits the mold in easy timbale

Simple spinach timbales make a delicious side dish

'Bluebarb' bars a healthy start to morning

Blueberry meets rhubarb at the breakfast table

Chill out with this easy no-bake cheesecake

Fresh strawberry no-bake cheesecake just needs a fridge

In-the-way vegetable a delicious salad ingredient

Fennel pairs with celery hearts for a crunchy side dish

Celebrate strawberry season with something special

Easy fresh strawberry mousse lets flavor shine

Fresh spinach stars in this versatile dish

No crust for this quiche that also features mushrooms

Think green -- think asparagus

An easy vegetable side celebrates a local crop

Sweet-sour treat made from discards

Candied citrus peel is an old-fashioned favorite

Stumped by turnips? Put them in soup

Easiest ever, just chop and simmer

Heirloom greens star in old-fashioned side dish

Mom’s braised kale with bacon and onions

This chopped salad features a little treasure

Grapefruit, roasted beet and avocado chopped salad with vanilla vinaigrette

Prepare this sweet in advance for a sweet day

Chocolate-dipped orange refrigerator cookies -- need we say more?

Cauliflower of any color is a canvas for creativity

Roasted and spiced, this vegetable is a winner

Applesauce adds goodness, cuts fat

These healthy muffins are less messy, too