Meals From The Field - Cooking With Fresh Georgia Peaches

fresh peaches

🥗Healthier: nectarines

💰Cheaper: canned peaches

Canned peaches are often more affordable and available year-round.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while being dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a distinct taste.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and adds a nutty flavor.

Prepare peach salsa by combining 2 cups chopped Georgia peaches, 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper, 1/4 cup seeded chopped cucumber, 1/4 cup sliced green onion, 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 2 tablespoons Georgia honey in a bowl.

Refrigerate the salsa for several hours or overnight.

For grilled chicken, mix 2 tablespoons Georgia honey, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and cilantro, then grill the chicken to a temperature of 160°F.

Line a muffin tin with cupcake papers and place 1 tablespoon of chopped Georgia pecans in the bottom of each cup with a little melted butter.

Prepare a cheesecake mixture by combining 2 packages of softened cream cheese, 1 pack of unflavored gelatin mixed with water, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup milk.

Pour the cheesecake mixture into the muffin tins, filling to the top, and freeze.

Serve the frozen cheesecake over peach puree made by pureeing peaches in a food processor.

Slice Georgia peaches and layer them with ice in a container, then fill with water for a refreshing drink.

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