Best 5 Garden Patch Squares Recipes

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Have you ever had a bite of a dessert that was so delightful, it felt like a delightful dance of flavors on your tongue? Garden patch squares are one such delicacy that offers a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your taste buds. Consisting of layers of flaky crust, creamy filling, and a topping of sweet fruit, these delectable treats are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. So, let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the best garden patch squares recipe, one that will leave you craving for more.

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GARDEN PATCH CAKE



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This moist cake combines shredded zucchini, carrots and beets with chocolate chips for a deliciously different dessert. It's a sweet reward for the time you spent weeding and watering your garden. -Kimberly Speta, Kennedy, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 29

1 cup canola oil
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely shredded carrots
1 cup finely shredded zucchini
1/2 cup finely shredded beets
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
FROSTING:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
GARDEN PATCH CAKE DECORATING:
3/4 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Pinch salt
3 to 3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons whole milk
7 wooden craft or Popsicle sticks (4-1/2 inches)
1/2 teaspoon baking cocoa
Red, yellow, orange and green liquid or paste food coloring
Pastry tips - #5 and #10 round, #67 leaf and #20 star
5 pastry bags or small heavy-duty resealable plastic bags

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat oil, eggs, sugar and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in vegetables. Add chips and mix well. Pour into a greased and floured 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , For frosting, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over cake. Store in refrigerator., Editor's Note: See below for decorating frosting recipe and directions., GARDEN PATCH CAKE DECORATING:, In a bowl, cream shortening, extracts and salt. Gradually beat in sugar alternately with milk until smooth and stiff. Cover with a wet paper towel and plastic wrap until ready to use., TO MAKE TRELLIS:, Lay 5 craft or Popsicle sticks on a sheet of waxed paper with 1/4 in between bottom of sticks (ends that are inserted into cake) and 1/2 in. between tops. Spread back side of remaining sticks with frosting; position across the 5 sticks 1 in. and 2 in. down from the top. Allow to dry, about 1 hour. Press bottom of sticks into upper left corner of cake., TO MAKE GARDEN PATCH:, Using a toothpick, mark a 5-1/2x3-1/2-in. patch in lower right corner. Lightly sprinkle with cocoa and gently press into cake., TO MAKE VEGETABLES AND BORDER:, Cut a small hole in corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert #10 round tip. Combine 1/4 cup frosting and red food coloring; fill bag. Holding bag straight up and down, form 8-10 tomatoes in front of the trellis. Prepare another bag, inserting #5 round tip. Combine 1/2 cup frosting and yellow food coloring; fill bag. Using the same procedure, form rows of small dots to create kernel of 8-10 ears of corn in upper right corner. Wash #10 tip and insert into a third bag. Combine 1/2 cup frosting and orange food coloring; fill bag. Using the same procedure, form 3 rows of 4 carrots on the garden patch. Add green food coloring to remaining frosting. Prepare a fourth bag, inserting leaf tip; fill with some of the frosting. Form husks on edges of ears of corn; add stems and leaves to tomatoes and carrots. Add vines to trellis. Prepare a fifth bag, inserting the star tip; fill with remaining green frosting. Form a border around base and upper edge of cake.

Nutrition Facts :

GARDEN PATCH STEW



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Looking for an easy meatless dinner? Then check out this delicious stew made with beans, vegetables and rice - ready in 55 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons margarine or butter
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced (1 cup)
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve vegetable or chicken broth
3/4 cup uncooked brown or regular long grain white rice
4 new potatoes, cut into fourths
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 2 x1/2-inch strips
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced (1 cup)
1 medium yellow summer squash, thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup fresh or frozen whole kernel corn
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Melt margarine in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook onion and carrots in margarine, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender.
  • Stir in broth and rice. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 760 mg

GARDEN PATCH SQUARES



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This recipe was published by Bick's several years ago in one of their little recipe books and it is one of my favourites to take to potlucks and picnics. I vary the flavour by substituting different dry salad dressing mixes and relishes (Bick's recommended Yum-Yum), choosing different vegetables. It is always a hit. I have made it with Zesty Onion Relish, zucchini relish, dill pickle relish. Use any combination of vegetables to equal 2 1/2 cups.

Provided by Myrna B.

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (230 g) package crescent roll dough
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (28 g) package dry ranch dressing mix
1/2 cup pickle relish
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup fresh broccoli, chopped
3/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup cauliflower floret, finely chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup olive, chopped

Steps:

  • Unroll crescent roll dough. Press into bottom of 15x10-inch jelly roll pan. Press seams to seal. Prick well with fork. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes, or until golden. Cool completely.
  • Mix cream cheese, dressing mix, relish and mayonnaise until smooth. Spread evenly over baked crust.
  • Combine remaining ingredients. Mix well. Scatter over cheese mixture, pressing in lightly. Cover with plastic wrap and chill before serving. Cut into small squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.8, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 17.5, Sodium 121.8, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 1.7

GARDEN HARVEST SQUARES



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I had these (something similar) at a party before. This version that I found in a BHG cook book tastes different. I buy a packet of ranch seasoning and use about half a packet of it in the sour cream. Which I think is the missing ingredient. You can use whatever vegetables you would like. Most go with this recipe. I added the carrot, onion, and black olives.

Provided by airforce_chick315

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 2h10m

Yield 60 appetizers, 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
20 small broccoli florets
2 cucumbers, sliced
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 medium onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can black olives, diced
ranch dressing mix

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Separate dough into 4 long rectangles.
  • Place rectangles crosswise in an ungreased 15x10 jelly roll pan; press over bottom and 1 inch up sides to form crust.
  • Bake at 375°F for 13 to 17 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool completely.
  • In a small bowl,combine cream cheese, sour cream, dill weed, and garlic powder; blend until smooth.
  • Spread evenly over cooled crust.
  • Cover; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
  • At serving time cut into squares.
  • Garnish with broccoli, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and carrots.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.4, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 65.5, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 1.3

GARDEN VEGGIE PIZZA SQUARES



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This is a must make appetizer for every event in my house. I received it from a friend years ago and everyone loves it. Great for Christmas parties.

Provided by Meghan Brand

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pizza Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (1 ounce) package Ranch-style dressing mix
2 carrots, finely chopped
½ cup chopped red bell peppers
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup fresh broccoli, chopped
½ cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Roll out crescent rolls onto a large non-stick baking sheet. Stretch and flatten to form a single rectangular shape on the baking sheet. Bake 11 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Allow to cool.
  • Place cream cheese in a medium bowl. Mix cream cheese with 1/2 of the ranch dressing mix. Adjust the amount of dressing mix to taste. Spread the mixture over the cooled crust. Arrange carrots, red bell pepper, broccoli and green onions on top. Chill in the refrigerator approximately 1 hour. Cut into bite-size squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 14.9 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 163.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible: Fresh ingredients will give your recipes the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: Cooking is a creative process, so don't be afraid to try new things. You might be surprised at what you come up with!
  • Have fun! Cooking should be enjoyable, so relax and have fun with it.

Conclusion:

The recipes in this article are a great way to use up fresh garden vegetables. They are all easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So get creative and have fun cooking with your garden bounty!

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