Vegetables

  Shucking corn is the worst, isn’t it? What if you didn’t have to? You know me – always trying to find the easy way! I’ve been using this method for years. Its great if you’re only doing a few.      

If you’re looking for something different, and easy, this fits the bill! 1 lb. Fresh green beans trimmed 1 pint cherry tomatoes quartered or grape tomatoes halved, or small tomatoes sliced and halved. ¼ cup Italian dressing Optional – diced onion Cook beans in a small amount of water for 10 to 15 minutes, or…

  These are so good!   6 small onions, halved 4 carrots cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, crushed 1/4 teaspoon marjoram Fresh ground black pepper 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1 inch chunks 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 medium red bell…

  We like to just eat them, but you can add them to chicken, use to make fajitas, put on beef sandwiches, …   3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil  2 cloves garlic, minced  1 tablespoon chili powder  freshly ground black pepper  2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced…

    Cut onion into rings Saute in olive oil with a little bit of brown sugar or soy sauce Dredge in bread crumbs Bake 5-8 minutes at 400 degrees to crisp Then make a great topping to dress up plain vegetable dishes. Throw some on top of your green beans!

    Use any combination of these vegetables Zucchini Red bell pepper Green bell pepper Squash Onion   Cut vegetables into ½ inch wide strips Toss with your favorite vinaigrette type dressing Sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper Broil for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are just tender – not burned. I like…

    You don’t have to wait for a holiday to eat this favorite!   1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (mushroom haters, see note) ½ cup milk 1 teaspoon soy sauce Fresh ground black pepper to taste 2- 14.5 oz. cans green beans, drained 1 –2.8 oz. can French fried onions   In…

  Surprise your family with this truly unusual dish that looks like you slaved over it.   1 egg white ¼ cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 Table spoons chopped parsley Grated peel of ½ lemon Fresh ground black pepper to taste 2 lbs. fresh, or 2 –10 oz. packages…