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Italian green beans with tomatoes

Italian Green Beans and Tomatoes

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. ΒΌ cup Italian dressing Optional – diced onion Cook beans in a small amount of water for 10 to 15 minutes, or…

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grilled vegetables

Marinated Grilled Vegetables

  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…

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fajita vegetables

Fajita Vegetables

  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…

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cooking

Vinaigrette Broiled Vegetables

    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 Γ’β‚¬β€œ not burned. I like…

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cooking

Speedy Green Bean Casserole

    You donÒ€™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 Γ’β‚¬β€œ2.8 oz. can French fried onions   In…

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puffy broccoli bake

Puffy Parmesan Broccoli Bake

  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 Γ’β‚¬β€œ10 oz. packages…

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