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Food Tips

Flowers and Herbs

  • Nasturtiums are edible flowers that add a peppery bite to your dish.
  • Chives and parsley make a delicious topping for baked potatoes.
  • Cilantro leaves are traditional in Mexican, Mediterranean, and Asian diets. The seeds can be ground into coriander for curry dishes.

Cabbage Family

  • Red cabbage makes a fresh and sharp coleslaw or German Rot Kraut.
  • White cabbage can be boiled with potatoes and corned beef as an Irish classic.

Greens

  • Swiss chard can be braised with onion and garlic for a vitamin-rich side dish. Serve on toast with cheese and paprika.
  • Add arugula to your leaf lettuce salad for more flavor.
  • Celery is an excellent starter for soup.
  • Cucumbers can be added to salads and sandwiches.

Legumes

  • Pole beans and lima beans can be enjoyed fresh or frozen.
  • Zucchini can be breaded and fried, grilled, or added to pasta.
  • Snap peas are irresistible straight off the vine!
  • Wax beans make a delicious addition to a bean salad.

Fruits

  • Slice a Big Boy tomato for a BLT.
  • Roma tomatoes are a favorite for making sauce.
  • Cherry tomatoes are best in a fresh summer salad.
  • Okra can be fried or added to Cajun gumbo.
  • Eggplant parmesan is a tasty vegetarian alternative.


Root Crops

  • Carrots make the base of many soups.
  • Red beets can be boiled with butter. Their greens are great on salads.
  • Kohlrabi can be used fresh for salads, added to stews, or steamed like collard greens.
  • Turnips can be mashed, just like potatoes.
  • Add leeks to potato soup or French onion soup.

Bonus Beds

  • Acorn squash can be cut in half, roasted in the microwave or oven, and enjoyed with butter, salt, and pepper.
  • Stab a sweet potato with a fork and microwave it for a healthy side dish.
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Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, located 50 miles southeast of Pittsburgh in the scenic Laurel Highlands, enjoys strong ties to the surrounding community. Penn State Fayette combines the supportive learning environment of a small rural campus with direct access to the extensive resources and services of Penn State.
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