Some of Our Favorite Recipes:

EGGS:

Pickled eggs are great served whole or in slices. They're perfect for salads and appetizer trays. The longer the eggs stand before serving, the stronger the vinegar flavor will be.

Pickled Egg Recipe from the Alberta Egg Producers

6 hard cooked eggs peeled
(125ml) 1/2 cup vinegar
(250ml) 1 cup water
(5ml) 1tsp sugar
(2ml) 1/2 tsp peppercorns
5 whole cloves
1/2 bay leaf
1 dried chili pepper

Place hard-cooked eggs in a jar. In a small saucepan, combine other ingredients. Cover and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes over low heat. Strain liquid and cool to room temperature. Cover eggs with vinegar solution. Cover with lid and let stand in the refrigerator for at least 2 days before using.

TIPS: Pickled eggs will keep several months without refrigeration if the container is unopened. Once opened, refrigerate and use within one month.

Pickled Eggs (Hot and Spicy)- Ruprick's BoatHouse Pickled Egg Recipe

Thanks to Richard C. Passawant for the recipe.

Ingredients:

3 Dozen hard boiled eggs
2 cups of white vinegar
16 ounces of sliced jalapeno's and juice (canned is easier)
1 cup water
12 oz Tabasco sauce

Directions: Boil the water, vinegar and Jalapeno's for about 20 minutes and then add the Tabasco sauce to it. Layer the eggs and the peppers in a big glass jar and then pour the liquid over the top. filling any extra space with 50/50 water/vinegar. Top off and let stew for 2-3 weeks - any longer and they start to get rubbery.

WARNING: these are very very hot !

VEGETABLES:

Zucchini Loaf

Zucchini is one of those vegetables with tons of versatility, the smaller fruit makes a wonderful side vegetable and stir fry, the larger fruits can be used for various type of zucchini loafs, we have used this recipe many times! it is a meal in itself and you can put it in the freezer to enjoy later.

3 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup wheat germ
1 1/4 cups shredded cheese
1 cup walnuts, chopped (other nuts can be used)
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
4 scallions sliced
2 eggs
3 cloves of garlic,minced
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Mix all ingredients, using 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Put all into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Bake for 50minutes at 375 degrees.