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Makes:   6 servings 

Break out the barley to make a comforting vegetable soup on a cold or rainy day.

Makes:   16 servings 

This tasty, zucchini bread can be eaten as a dessert or snack. Serve warm or cooled.

Makes:   6 Servings 

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes

This egg dish provides a quarter cup serving of vegetables during breakfast and uses reduced-fat cheddar cheese and non-fat milk to limit fat. Prep and cook in about 30 minutes makes this recipe an easy breakfast for both the weekday or the weekend.

Makes:   16 servings 

This tasty zucchini bread can be eaten as a dessert or snack. Serve warm or cooled.

Makes:   8 Servings 

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Simmer eggplant, zucchini, red peppers, and tomatoes with onion, garlic, and seasonings for a delicious flavor in this classic dish.

Makes:   12 servings 

Make your own muffins from scratch with this recipe. If fresh blueberries are unavailable or costly, try using frozen blueberries.

August is Colorado Proud Month. Celebrate by enjoying a variety of fresh local produce, including peaches. Colorado ranks sixth in the nation for peach production, growing nearly 28 million pounds each year. Choose peaches with firm, fuzzy skins that yield to gentle pressure when ripe. Peaches are sodium free and a good source of vitamin C. Store unripe peaches in a paper bag. Look for Colorado peaches at your local grocery store, farmers' market or at restaurants across the state.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Makes:   4 Servings 

This flavorful recipe gets its unique, trendy flavor from convenient, canned coconut milk and curry paste. The low-sodium chicken broth helps keep the sodium down -- and the flavor up.

Makes:   4 servings 

Garlic, cumin, and lemon juice give a zesty flavor to this cold, blended vegetable soup. Cilantro added at the end leaves a refreshing pop of flavor.

Makes:   4 servings 

This potato salad uses peas, onions, and celery for a bright crunch and a base that includes plain yogurt for a light, zesty flavor.