Bruschetta Preserve

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Make this bruschetta topping now, and you’ll have an easy go-to recipe for entertaining this winter.

Favorite Canned Salsa

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This recipe from Simply in Season wasn’t too difficult at all, and a fresh jar from summer will be a welcome treat in the winter.

Pizza Sauce

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Although not quite as thick as its jar-from-the-store cousin, this pizza sauce from Simply in Season makes up for it in taste.

Basic Tomato Sauce

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A super easy pasta sauce that you can either can or freeze.

How to Peel Tomatoes

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As you can probably guess from the title, it will be a week of canning posts here at The Local Cook! On Labor Day I had a marathon canning session. I made basic tomato sauce, pizza sauce, salsa, bruschetta preserve, and zucchini relish.

Fresh Summer Salsa

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I was overjoyed to find this recipe in Simply in Season. I thought it would be a great way to use up some heirloom tomatoes from my CSA!

Bruschetta with Grilled Bread

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This is a great appetizer from Simply in Season to make while the grill is hot and you’re waiting for some people to arrive.

Fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta

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This recipe is loosely adapted from Simply in Season and is perfect for a quick supper.

Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken

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This main dish salad from Simply in Season makes a super quick dinner.

Okra Saute’

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This side dish from Simply in Season is super quick tastes like summer. Could also be easily made into a main dish.