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Now We’re Cookin’

A Few More Quick n' Easy Recipes

Picked out a few quick recipes, recipes using some late summer/fall produce, and, of course, a couple desserts. Let us know if there is something you would like us to put in our column, or if you have a recipe to share, please submit to ads@thedrummer.com. Grilled Corn and Bean Salad Level: Easy...

Quick n' Easy Recipes

This time of year can leave you with less time to get supper on the table. With school in session, mornings are a rush getting the kids off to school. Then there are fall sports and other after-school activities. This week we have some recipes for those with little time. This week, we also have a...

Happy Harvest Recipes

More recipes for the ever-changing fresh produce available. As the summer winds down, the cabbage, tomatoes, melons and so much more produce is ready for harvest. Let us know if there is something you would like us to put in our column, or if you have a recipe to share, please submit to ads@...

Kid-Friendly Lunches & Snacks

More kid-friendly recipes for packing in lunches or an afternoon snack this week. Let us know if there is something you would like us to put in our column, or if you have a recipe to share, please submit to ads@thedrummer.com. Peach Pie Smoothie Level: Easy Total: 5 min Prep: 5 min Yield: 1...

Kid-Friendly Back To School Recipes

School will be back in session soon, if not already. Here are some kid-friendly recipes for packing in lunches or an afternoon snack. Let us know if there is something you would like us to put in our column, or if you have a recipe to share, please submit to ads@thedrummer.com. Watermelon Smoothie...

Campfire Creations

Enjoy camping? Here are some recipes to try on your next outing. Let us know if there is something you would like us to put in our column, or if you have a recipe to share, please submit to ads@thedrummer.com. Campfire Pancakes with Peanut Maple Syrup Prep/Total Time: 20 min. Yield: 8 pancakes...

Recipes for Your Backyard Bash

Here are some tasty recipes for enjoyable backyard meals. Let us know if there is something you would like us to put in our column, or if you have a recipe to share, please submit to ads@thedrummer.com. Picnic Fruit Punch Prep: 10 min. + chilling Makes: 5 quarts 8 c. cranberry juice 3 c....

Veggies, Veggies Galore!

This week, our recipe focus is on more of the bountiful fresh produce available in your gardens, area vegetable stands or Farmers Markets. Let us know if there is something you would like us to put in our column, or if you have a recipe to share, please submit to ads@thedrummer.com. Carrot Noodles...

Recipes for Your Fresh Produce

This week, our recipe focus is on fresh beans, zucchini, cabbage and tomatoes. Let us know if there is something you would like us to put in our column, or if you have a recipe to share, please submit to ads@thedrummer.com. Bacon Ranch Green Beans Prep Time: 15 min. Cook Time: 20 min. Total...

Fresh From The Garden

The area gardens are producing well. Beets, salad greens, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, sweet corn and more. Here are a few recipes using items fresh from the garden. Let us know if there is something you would like us to put in our column, or if you have a recipe to share, please submit to ads@...