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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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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 – not burned. I like…

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Speedy Green Bean Casserole

    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…

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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 –10 oz. packages…

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Green Beans in Mustard Sauce

    If you love mustard, you’re gonna love this!   1 1/2 Tablespoons butter 3 Tablespoons flour 2 teaspoons yellow mustard 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups milk 3 cups cooked green beans   Melt butter in sauce pan. Blend in flour, seasoning and mustard, mixing until smooth. Add milk stirring…

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