RoboUP Garden Life: 5 Easy Recipes to Try This August - Pickled Cucumber

Cucumbers are easy to grow and do best in warm weather. Make sure to spread them out and grow them on a trellis. Once they are ready, you can use them to make pickled cucumber, which is a great summer side dish. Picture yourself creating your very own pickled jar of cucumber from start to finish. Just the thought itself is already so satisfying!

· Ingredients: Cucumbers, green and red peppers, garlic, salt, wine or cider vinegar, white sugar, turmeric, celery seeds, and mustard seeds.

· Instructions: Mix cucumbers, peppers, and garlic with salt. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Put sugar, spices, and vinegar in a pan then boil for 5 minutes. Add vegetables and slowly bring to boiling point (but do not boil).

RoboUP Garden Life: 5 Easy Recipes to Try This August - Stuffed Peppers

Peppers, whether sweet or spicy, are a great addition to organic gardening. They love warm weather, and with just a little bit of care, peppers will grow without any issues, rewarding you with a colorful and abundant harvest. There are many ways to make peppers, and if you're feeling creative, you can try stuffing them, which makes a great summer starter.

· Ingredients: Large poblano peppers, Italian turkey sausage, beef, ready-to-serve Spanish rice, Mexican cheese, enchilada sauce, and minced fresh cilantro (optional).

· Instructions:

1. Cook turkey and beef until no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles. Add rice to the meat.

2. Cut peppers in half and remove seeds. Line a baking sheet with tin foil, cut-side down. Broil the peppers from heat until blistered.

3. Fill with turkey mixture, top with enchilada sauce and cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted. If desired, top with cilantro to add an extra kick.

What are your plans for the spring season?

March is here, and spring is just around the corner! What are your plans for the season? Give your garden a makeover, go on a road trip, or perhaps dive into a DIY project? Share your springtime plans in the comments below and let's inspire each other!