Inspirations by Nancy

Cooking with Nancy O: How to Cook with a Tower Garden

Episode Summary

In our first cooking show episode Nancy shares her love for aeroponic tower gardens and how easy it is to cook with the fresh produce they produce. Owning both outdoor and indoor tower gardens, she's able to highlight the variety of vegetables she grows. Nancy emphasizes the nutritional benefits of homegrown vegetables and the vibrant colors they possess. She then demonstrates a recipe for grilled green tomatoes, using the tomatoes from her tower garden. Nancy explains the marinade and grilling process, and the final dish is presented with basil leaves and Parmesan cheese. She encourages viewers to be self-sustained with their own tower gardens. Be sure to follow Nancy's cooking show on Youtube to watch her cooking show with video!

Episode Notes

“There's no soil involved and you can grow year round.” - Nancy Ortinau

Episode Summary:

In our first cooking show episode Nancy shares her love for aeroponic tower gardens and how easy it is to cook with the fresh produce they produce. Owning both outdoor and indoor tower gardens, she's able to highlight the variety of vegetables she grows. Nancy emphasizes the nutritional benefits of homegrown vegetables and the vibrant colors they possess. She then demonstrates a recipe for grilled green tomatoes, using the tomatoes from her tower garden. Nancy explains the marinade and grilling process, and the final dish is presented with basil leaves and Parmesan cheese. She encourages viewers to be self-sustained with their own tower gardens. Be sure to follow Nancy's cooking show on Youtube to watch her cooking show with video!

In This Episode:

• How to cook grilled green tomatoes that can be used as a delicious side dish or topping for hamburgers.
• Aeroponic tower gardens allow for easy and year-round vegetable growing without the need for soil.
• Tower gardens can produce a variety of vegetables, including tomatoes, peppers, chard, and herbs.
• Cooking without waste.
• Growing  produce packed with nutrition.
• Homegrown vegetables are fresher and more vibrant in color compared to store-bought produce.
• Aeroponic tower gardens can be used for growing flowers too!

Grilled Green Tomato Recipe

Ingredients:

• Green tomatoes, sliced (approximately ¼ inch thick)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• Pinch of salt, to taste
• ¼ cup basil leaves
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, fresh cracked pepper, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Mix the ingredients well to create the marinade.
2. Add the sliced green tomatoes to the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated with the sauce.
3. Preheat the grill and use a grilling rack to protect the vegetables during grilling.
4. Grill the coated green tomato slices until they are cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove from the grill once they are done.
5. In a serving bowl, layer the grilled green tomatoes.
6. Sprinkle the basil leaves over the tomatoes for a refreshing herb flavor.
7. Add the Parmesan cheese on top to enhance the taste.
8. Serve the grilled green tomatoes as a delightful side dish or as a topping for hamburgers.
9. Enjoy your grilled green tomato creation!

Note: Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness to your preference, and you can customize the recipe with additional herbs and seasonings  from your garden according to your taste.

Get in Touch with Nancy:

• https://nancyocares.com/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-q95hT7H9ocBZ4ju1BQoQ
• https://www.facebook.com/inspirationsbynancy
• nancy@nancyocares.com

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