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Pickled Red Cherry Hot Peppers

September 11, 2017 by Shannon Dillon 12 Comments

I have some very fond memories of watching my grandmother, mom, and aunt can, but I was really too young to understand or appreciate all their hard work until I took up the art for myself. The canning ‘bug’ hit me when I was pregnant with our first son Elijah.  I’m pretty sure I drove… Read More.

Filed Under: Appetizer, Recipes

Creamy Basil Dressing

August 12, 2015 by Shannon Dillon 5 Comments

This is the BEST basil dressing recipe that I’ve tried.  Not super good for you with all that Mayo, but it’s okay to splurge sometimes right?  I tend to use whatever basil I have in abundance, but my personal fave’s are Sweet, Napoletano, and Thai.  Try it with your favorite variety and tell me what… Read More.

Filed Under: Recipes, Salads Tagged With: basil, recipe

Roasted Banana Squash with Tarragon

November 12, 2014 by Shannon Dillon 2 Comments

This is an easy roasted veggie recipe that is so simple and flavorful. Take the leftovers, add a little chicken broth and puree. Voila, it yields an incredibly delicious soup! Author: Shannon Recipe type: Main Ingredients About ½ of a medium-large banana squash, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks. Peeled garlic cloves 10-? Depends on how much… Read More.

Filed Under: Main, Recipes, Veggie Sides Tagged With: banana squash, french tarragon, recipe

Creamy Polenta and Kale

October 22, 2014 by Shannon Dillon 2 Comments

I always know when Fall has truly arrived.  We choose to move our bed outdoors for the summer months and every year we seem to have an unspoken contest between the two of us on just how long we can continue to sleep outside.  If it rains we  give in easily and head for the… Read More.

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Pesto, Veggie and Two Cheese Pizza

September 1, 2014 by Shannon Dillon 1 Comment

Prep time 20 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 35 mins Easy and fresh pizza recipe. Author: Shannon Recipe type: Main Serves: 2-4 Ingredients ½ cup basil pesto ½ cup shredded asiago cheese ¼ cup roasted red peppers ¼ cup fresh sliced mushrooms ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh… Read More.

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Strawberries a la Haga

May 20, 2014 by Shannon Dillon 2 Comments

I was looking through some of my older books and came across this terrific looking strawberry drink recipe. It’s described as “combining the tartness of lemon balm leaves with the sweetness of strawberries and ice cream.” Ooh la la.  Sure wish those berries would ripen faster! Ingredients ½ cup orange juice 2 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar… Read More.

Filed Under: Dessert, Recipes Tagged With: dessert, lemon balm, strawberries

Layered Pea Salad

February 13, 2014 by Shannon Dillon 3 Comments

 This is a super yummy salad that’s been a family favorite for years. We love Mayo, but if you don’t you could top with something else. Prep time 20 mins Total time 20 mins Author: Shannon Recipe type: Salad Serves: 4-6 Ingredients 1 head leaf lettuce 3 cups fresh or frozen peas (defrosted, of course) 2-3 cups grated… Read More.

Filed Under: Featured, Salads Tagged With: lettuce, peas, recipe, salad

Arugula and Roasted Beet Salad

January 20, 2014 by Shannon Dillon 4 Comments

Prep time 15 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 45 mins Author: Shannon Serves: 4-6 Ingredients 2-3 fresh beets fresh arugula leaves olive or grape seed oil your favorite vinaigrette chives chopped and roasted nuts goat cheese Instructions Wash beets and trim ends. Place in a shallow baking dish and drizzle with olive or grape seed… Read More.

Filed Under: Recipes, Salads Tagged With: arugula, beets, salad

Pasta Fresca

September 19, 2013 by Shannon Dillon 2 Comments

My friend Mo travels to Alba, Italy every few years & brings me back seeds of San Marzano tomatoes & a few different peppers. She is a great gardener, as well as, an amazing cook & was willing to share the following recipes with me. Thanks Mo! Author: Shannon Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Italian Ingredients 1 pkg (1… Read More.

Filed Under: Main, Recipes Tagged With: basil, bell pepper, san marzano tomatoes

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

September 12, 2013 by Shannon Dillon 2 Comments

zucchini & chocolate cake

I got this recipe from my lovely sister-in-law, Lisa a few years ago & have been making  it ever since. A great way to use up all that zucchini! Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup oil 2 eggs beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup milk 1 3/4 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 2 1/2 cups flour 1… Read More.

Filed Under: Dessert, Recipes Tagged With: cake, recipe, zucchini

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In 1988 Hope Mountain Nurseries was born out of a passion for growing plants and a deep desire to raise our children while working from home. We felt a bit like true pioneers in those early days starting … [Read More...]

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