Corena’s Kitchen
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.
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
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.
Grilled Yellow Squash
This is a tasty way to use up all the yellow squash you have pouring out of your garden every summer. I also do this same thing with zucchini.
This is a tasty way to use up all the yellow squash you have pouring out of your garden every summer. I also do this same thing with zucchini.
Ingredients
4 medium yellow squash
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the grill for medium heat.
Step 2
Cut the squash horizontally into 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick slices so that you have nice long strips that won't fall through the grill.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a small pan, and add garlic cloves. Cook over medium heat until the garlic starts to sizzle and become fragrant. Brush the slices of squash with the garlic oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Grill squash slices for 5 to 10 minutes per side, until they reach the desired tenderness. Brush with additional garlic oil, and turn occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
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
Place zucchini, eggs, flour, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, onion, and salt in a medium bowl; stir until well combined.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Scoop tablespoonfuls of zucchini mixture into hot oil and fry, working in batches, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
Air Fryer Grilled Peaches
Grilling peaches in an air fryer is a delightful way to elevate the taste of this summer fruit. The air fryer brings out the natural sweetness of the peaches while adding a touch of caramelization to their tender flesh.
Grilling peaches in an air fryer is a delightful way to elevate the taste of this summer fruit. The air fryer brings out the natural sweetness of the peaches while adding a touch of caramelization to their tender flesh.
Ingredients
¼ cup quick-cooking oats
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 medium peaches, halved and pitted
Directions
Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine oats, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla in a small bowl. Set aside.
Spoon out some of the flesh of the peaches. Place peaches skin side up into the air fryer basket. Air fry for 5 minutes. Turn peaches over and spoon 1/2 tablespoon of the oat mixture into each cavity. Air fry until oats are golden brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes more.
Perfect Summer Fruit Salad
This fruit salad is perfect for a backyard bbq or any occasion. There are never leftovers! This is one of my favorite fruit salad recipes, as I think the citrusy sauce really makes it.
This fruit salad is perfect for a backyard bbq or any occasion. There are never leftovers! This is one of my favorite fruit salad recipes, as I think the citrusy sauce really makes it.
Ingredients
Sauce:
⅔ cup fresh orange juice
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon grated orange zest
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Salad:
2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
3 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
3 bananas, sliced
2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 cup seedless grapes
2 cups blueberries
Directions
For the sauce: Bring orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
For the salad: Layer fruit in a large, clear glass bowl in this order: pineapple, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bananas, oranges, grapes, and blueberries. Pour cooled sauce over fruit; cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.
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
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
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.
Place foil packet on the preheated grill. Cook 20 to 30 minutes, turning once, until sausage is browned and vegetables are tender.