Vegetables

  Place green beans in the center of a piece of foil. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Italian dressing. Seal up and bake for 20 minutes at 425 F. Especially handy if you’re already baking dinner anyway.

    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…

  I know we used to call these something else, but for the life of me, I can’t remember what! The first time I had one was at a fancy French restaurant. Yum!   2 Tablespoons butter 1 garlic clove, crushed ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs ¼ cup loosely packed fresh parsley or basil leaves, chopped…

    3 ½ – 4 cups broccoli florets 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon butter – melted 2 garlic cloves – minced   Place broccoli and a small amount of water in a microwave and broiler safe 1 ½ quart dish. Cover and microwave on high until crisp…

    2 -10 oz. packages of spinach, either fresh or frozen – large stems removed and chopped ½ cup chopped onion 2 – 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tablespoons butter 1 cup whipping cream ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg   If using fresh spinach, place in…

    1 lb. fresh green beans trimmed 1 red pepper cut into thin strips 1 yellow pepper cut into thin strips 1 onion cut into thin strips ½ cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing, or Italian dressing ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese   Preheat oven to 400 F. Toss vegetables with dressing in a large roasting…

    2 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups broccoli florets ¾ cup chicken broth 1 cup of broccoli can be replaced with cauliflower, or onions if desired.   Heat oil in stir fry pan. Add garlic and stir fry about 10 seconds. Add broccoli and stir fry for about 2 minutes….

    2 cups broccoli florets 3 Tablespoons butter 2 cups sliced yellow summer squash 1 egg 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese 1/4 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper Dash cayenne pepper 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese   In a skillet, stir fry broccoli in butter for 3 minutes….

    Replace low sodium chicken broth for the water when preparing your rice. When it gets to the point where you simmer, throw in a handful of small broccoli florets. To make it even heartier, after the water has absorbed, throw in a cup of shredded cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese is…

  This one is so simple. Cook French style green beans according to package directions, or steam fresh green beans for about 15 minutes. Drain completely. Add butter and slivered almonds. I like to very lightly salt them.