Corena’s Kitchen

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Every Wednesday at Bob's Market and Greenhouses, we share inspiring recipes that celebrate the fresh vegetables harvested from your garden. These recipes not only highlight seasonal produce but also provide creative ways to incorporate your homegrown veggies into delicious meals. Whether you’re looking for hearty salads, savory soups, or flavorful stir-fries, our weekly posts offer a variety of ideas to help you make the most of your garden bounty. Join us for culinary inspiration that transforms your garden's offerings into delightful dishes for you and your family.

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Honey Glazed Ham

An irresistible Christmas ham with a delicious glaze. Tender, juicy, and flavorful. Coat with honey, butter, and corn syrup. Create a caramelized golden crust by gently basting for optimal tenderness. Aroma fills the air and captivates guests. Create lasting memories with our exceptional recipe. Joyful feasting awaits!

An irresistible Christmas ham with a delicious glaze. Tender, juicy, and flavorful. Coat with honey, butter, and corn syrup. Create a caramelized golden crust by gently basting for optimal tenderness. Aroma fills the air and captivates guests. Create lasting memories with our exceptional recipe. Joyful feasting awaits!

Ingredients

  • 1 (5 pound) ready-to-eat ham

  • ¼ cup whole cloves

  • ¼ cup dark corn syrup

  • 2 cups honey

  • ⅔ cup butter

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

  2. Score ham, and stud with the whole cloves. Place ham in foil lined pan.

  3. In the top half of a double boiler, heat the corn syrup, honey and butter. Keep glaze warm while baking ham.

  4. Brush glaze over ham, and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven.

  5. Baste ham every 10 to 15 minutes with the honey glaze. During the last 4 to 5 minutes of baking, turn on broiler to caramelize the glaze. Remove from oven, and let sit a few minutes before serving.

  6. Serve hot and enjoy!

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Texas Deer Chili

Looking to add a touch of wild game to your chili repertoire this deer season? Look no further than this mouthwatering Deer Chili! Made from lean and tender cuts of high-quality deer meat, this rustic dish will satisfy even the heartiest of appetites.

Looking to add a touch of wild game to your chili repertoire this deer season? Look no further than this mouthwatering Deer Chili! Made from lean and tender cuts of high-quality deer meat, this rustic dish will satisfy even the heartiest of appetites.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 2 ½ pounds venison, cut into cubes

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed

  • 2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika

Directions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook venison, onion and garlic in oil until meat is browned.

  2. Transfer to a slow cooker and stir together with chiles, beans, broth oregano, cumin, salt and paprika.

  3. Cook on medium 4 to 5 hours.

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Caramel Apple Pork Chops

Warm, spicy, and sweet, this wonderful Fall recipe is a guaranteed favorite for kids, and is great with smashed potatoes and buttered green beans.

Warm, spicy, and sweet, this wonderful Fall recipe is a guaranteed favorite for kids, and is great with smashed potatoes and buttered green beans.

Ingredients

  • 4 raw chop with refuse, 106 g; yields excluding refuses (3/4 inch) thick pork chops

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 medium (2-3/4" dia) (approx 3 per lb)s tart apples - peeled, cored and sliced

  • 3 tablespoons pecans

Directions

  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C). Place a medium dish in the oven to warm.

  • Step 2

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush chops lightly with oil and place in hot pan. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, or until done. Transfer to the warm dish, and keep warm in the preheated oven.

  • Step 3

    In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt and pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add butter to skillet, and stir in brown sugar mixture and apples. Cover and cook until apples are just tender. Remove apples with a slotted spoon and arrange on top of chops. Keep warm in the preheated oven.

  • Step 4

    Continue cooking sauce uncovered in skillet, until thickened slightly. Spoon sauce over apples and chops. Sprinkle with pecans.

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Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Sauce

Simple shrimp tacos made in the air fryer. Add pickled jalapenos and hot sauce if desired.

Simple shrimp tacos made in the air fryer. Add pickled jalapenos and hot sauce if desired.

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder

  • ¼ teaspoon cumin

  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

  • 12 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning

  • 4 (10 inch) flour tortillas, toasted

  • 1 cup shredded cabbage

Directions

  • Step 1

    Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, cilantro, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt in a small bowl. Stir until evenly combined and set aside.

  • Step 2

    Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  • Step 3

    Pat shrimp dry using a paper towel and place into a bowl. Add olive oil and taco seasoning. Stir until evenly combined.

  • Step 4

    Place shrimp in the basket of the preheated air fryer and cook for 4 minutes. Shake and cook for 3 minutes more.

  • Step 5

    Place tortillas on serving plates. Divide cabbage and shrimp between the tortillas. Top with reserved sauce and serve.

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Zucchini Patties

These cheesy zucchini patties are easy to make and an excellent way to use up that abundance of zucchini from the garden.

These cheesy zucchini patties are easy to make and an excellent way to use up that abundance of zucchini from the garden.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups grated zucchini

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • ¼ cup chopped onion

  • salt to taste

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Place zucchini, eggs, flour, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, onion, and salt in a medium bowl; stir until well combined.

  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. Scoop tablespoonfuls of zucchini mixture into hot oil and fry, working in batches, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.

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Grilled Sausage with Potatoes and Green Beans

Grilled sausage with tender red potatoes, onion, and green beans. This recipe is easy to cook in a foil packet on the grill. Plus, clean-up is easy.

Grilled sausage with tender red potatoes, onion, and green beans. This recipe is easy to cook in a foil packet on the grill. Plus, clean-up is easy.

Ingredients

  • ¾ pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved

  • ½ pound red potatoes, quartered

  • 1 large onion, sliced

  • 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

  • 1 teaspoon butter

  • ⅓ cup water

Directions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.

  2. Place green beans, red potatoes, onion, and sausage on a large sheet of foil. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with oil, and top with butter. Tightly seal foil around the ingredients, leaving only a small opening. Pour water into the opening, and seal.

  3. Place foil packet on the preheated grill. Cook 20 to 30 minutes, turning once, until sausage is browned and vegetables are tender.

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