Glazed Yams

veg Glazed yams – This supreme, delicious, vegetable recipe for glazed yams is also very quick and easy. Rich, sweet, yams are boiled stove top, then a homemade glaze recipe included, is added to give them a sensational sweet flavor! The perfect side dish to any meal. 

Ingredients to make Glazed Yams

4 md Yams, peeled and sliced
1/2 t Finely shredded orange peel
1/2 c Orange juice
1 T Brown sugar
1/4 t Salt
1/4 t Cinnamon
1/8 t Allspice

Directions to make Glazed Yams

Step 1:In a large skillet, bring 1inch of water to a boil. Add yams. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until they are tender. Drain.
Step 2:In a small bowl, mix orange peel, orange juice, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and allspice. Pour over yams in skillet. Cook and stir until bubbly. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, spooning sauce over potatoes occasionally to make a glaze.

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Corn & Zucchini Quesadilla

veg5 corn & zucchini Quesadilla – This quick and easy, vegetarian recipe for corn and zucchini quesadillas, is also overflowing with melted cheese! Oven baked in glorified layers until the inside melts together, serve with sides of salsa, sour cream, guacamole, etc to top off the easy Mexican recipe.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 8-15 mins
Main Ingredient: Zucchini
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Corn & Zucchini Quesadilla

3 Flour Tortillas, 6 inch
1 c Grated Montery Jack
1 c Grated White Cheddar
2 tb Diced Red Onion
1 Janapeno, seeded & minced
1 c Zuchinni, julienned
3/4 c Corn kernels
Salt & pepper to taste

Directions to make Corn & Zucchini Quesadilla

Step 1:Heat oven to 450 deg. Positioin 2 tortillas on an ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle half the cheeses, onion, jalapeno, zuchinni and corn on each. Season to taste with salt and pepper
Step 2:Place one of the two tortillas atop the other and the third torilla atop the second. Transfer to the oven and bake until cheese has melted and tortillas are becoming crisp (about 10 min.). Cut into quarters.

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Spicy Sweet Potato Sticks

veg2 Spicy sweet potato Sticks – This multi spiced, simple, sweet potato recipe, is fried stove top in minutes. An innovative, new way to enjoy sweet potatoes,especially if you like it hot. The zippy blend of spices give this best vegetable recipe it’s fiery heat.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 8-15 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Sweet Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Spicy Sweet Potato Sticks

3 x Large sweet potatoes, 1-1 1/2 pounds
2 tb Vegetable oil
3 tb Unsalted butter
1/2 c Water (or as needed)
3 tb Honey
Salt
White pepper
Ground ginger
Ground cardamom
Ground cloves

Directions to make Spicy Sweet Potato Sticks

Step 1:Pare the sweet potatoes and cut into short sticks about 1/4\” thick (if you have a food processor with a disk designed for french fries, use that). Heat the oil and butter in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat; don\’t let the fat brown
Step 2:Add the potato sticks and toss to coat; season with salt, white pepper, about 1/4 ts each of ginger, cardamom, and a small pinch of cloves. Add 1/2 cup water, adjust the heat to medium-low, and cook, tossing often, but gently, for about 5 minutes, adding drops of water if needed to prevent sticking.
Step 3:Add the honey and continue to toss-cook until the sticks are just tender and nicely glazed, perhaps 3 minutes. Check the seasonings and serve promptly.

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Vegetarian Sweet and Sour Soup

cab Vegetarian Sweet & Sour Soup – This tried and true, vegetarian sweet and sour soup recipe is served cold, a nice change from the traditional hot soup. A fresh garden vegetable recipe, with a splash of citrus, and honey is first cooked stove top, then blended and chilled. A “Must Try”.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 20-25 mins
Main Ingredient: Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Vegetarian Sweet & Sour Soup

3 oz Olive oil
7 oz Onion, chopped
10 1/2 oz Cabbage,chopped
10 1/2 oz tomatoes, chopped
1 pt Water
3 1/4 oz Lemon juice
4 tb Honey
3 1/4 oz Orange juice
1 oz Tofu balls

Directions to make Vegetarian Sweet & Sour Soup

Step 1:Heat oil & saute onions till translucent. Add cabbage & saute 5 minutes more. Add tomatoes, water, lemon juice, honey & simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt & pepper & remove from heat. Let Cool.
Step 2:Pour soup into food processor & puree to a smooth consistency. Refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours. Before serving, blend soup with orange juice. Place tofu balls in a dish & pour soup over the top. Garnish with julienned cabbage & chervil leaves.

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Squash Parmesan

veg1 Squash Parmesan – This supreme squash parmesan recipe is also a microwave recipe, and is very quick and easy. A vegetarian version of an Italian favorite this simple squash parmesan really packs a punch of flavor. Or if you prefer, zucchini may be substituted for the squash.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Main Ingredient: Squash
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Squash Parmesan

1 sm Onion, peeled, chopped
3 sm Yellow squash, sliced 1/4 inch thick (1lb)
1/4 c Water
1 c Milk
3 sl White bread with crusts removed, crumbled
1 t Salt
2 T Melted butter
1/2 c Grated Parmesan cheese
Italian flavored fine dry Bread crumbs

**Variation: Zucchini may be substituted for yellow squash.

Directions to make Squash Parmesan

Step 1:Place chopped onions and sliced squash in a 2-quart, heat- resistant, non-metallic casserole with water. Cover tightly and heat in Microwave Oven 7 minutes or until squash is tender. Drain excess water.
Step 2:Soak crumbled slices of white bread in 1 cup milk, 5 minutes. Add salt, melted butter and grated cheese to bread and milk mixture. Stir to combine. Pour bread and cheese mixture over squash and stir to mix together thoroughly. Sprinkle top of mixture with Italian flavored dry bread crumbs.
Step 3:Cook, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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Microwave Herbed Zucchini

veg microwave Herbed zucchini – This magnificent, microwave, herbed zucchini recipe, gets its inspiration from Italy, in the form of fresh basil, oregano, and parsley. This quick vegetable recipe is as aromatic as it is tasty, and a zucchini side dish is the perfect compliment to any meal!

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10-13 mins
Main Ingredient: Zucchini
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Microwave Herbed Zucchini

6 lg Zucchini
1/4 c Water
3 T Butter or margarine
3 T Olive oil
2 t Salt
2 t Chopped parsley
1/2 t Dried basil leaves
1/2 t Dried oregano leaves

Directions to make Microwave Herbed Zucchini

Step 1:Wash zucchini but do not peel. Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch slices. Place zucchini and water in a deep, 1 1/2-quart, heat- resistant, non-metallic casserole. Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 7 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender.
Step 2:Drain water. Add butter or margarine and olive oil to zucchini, Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 1 minute.
Step 3:Add remaining ingredients and toss gently to combine. Heat, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes in Microwave Oven until zucchini has reached desired degree of doneness.

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Stove Top Sweet Vegetable Soup

swtpt Stove Top Sweet vegetable soup – This wholesome, healthy, vegetarian soup includes squash, sweet potatoes, and apples. Cooked stove top and then blended for a velvety smooth texture, this vegetable soup, proves once again, that a quick and easy soup can be a meal.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Sweet Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Stove Top Sweet Vegetable Soup

2 c butternut squash
2 c sweet potato, peeled & diced
3 md Apples, peeled & chopped
1 md Onion, chopped
2 c Water
1/2 ts Sea salt
1/2 ts Chinese 5 spice
1/4 ts Cayenne pepper

Directions to make Stove Top Sweet Vegetable Soup

Step 1:Bring the vegetables, apples and water to a boil in a saucepan on high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer 30 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender.
Step 2:Add the seasonings and use a blender to process the mixture.
Step 3:Heat in the saucepan again on low heat until hot.

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Unfried Potato Chips

veg2  Unfried Potato Chips – This kid friendly recipe, that is a version of baked potatoes is loved equally by adults. Sliced boiling potatoes, white or red, are brushed with flavorful butter before being oven baked, to a crispy, crunchy, golden brown. Slightly seasoned before serving, this best vegetable recipe disappears quick.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Main Ingredient: Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Unfried Potato Chips

3 1/2 lb Red Boiling Potatoes OR white boiling potaotes, Cut crosswise into 1/8-inch thick slices
6 tb Butter, melted (3/4 stick)
Salt and freshly ground Pepper

Directions to make Unfried Potato Chips

Step 1:Position racks in upper and lower third of oven and preheat to 500F. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
Step 2:Arrange potato slices in single layer on prepared baking sheets. Brush generously with butter.
Step 3:Bake 7 minutes. Switch pan positions and continue baking until potatoes are crisp and browned around edges, about 7 to 9 minutes.
Step 4:Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately.

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Roasted Eggplant and Chile Peppers

veg1 Roasted eggplant and Chile Peppers – This rustic, roasted eggplant recipe is not only delicious, it is extremely versatile. A distinctive appetizer served with bread, or a succulent side dish with your favorite grilled meat. Fresh, hot, and steaming it is also packed with nutrition.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Main Ingredient: Eggplant
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Roasted Eggplant and Chile Peppers

12 each red new mexican chiles, fresh
4 medium eggplants
3/4 cup olive oil, or corn oil
1 large onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine
1 salt, to taste
1 pepper, to taste
1 parsley, for garnish

**Serve as an appetizer spread on thick slices of country-style white bread, or flat pita bread, or use as a side dish to accompany grilled or roasted meats.

Directions to make Roasted Eggplant and Chile Peppers

Step 1:Roast the peppers and eggplant over charcoal or gas flame, or bake in a preheated oven at 475 degrees F until the skins are blistered and black. Place the roasted vegetables in a paper bag and let them steam in their own heat for 10 minutes. Peel off and discard the burnt skins along with the stems and seeds.
Step 2:Mash the pepper and eggplant pulp together, either smooth or slightly chunky, as desired.
Step 3:Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet and saute the onion until very soft. Add the garlic and cook 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat and stir in the pepper, eggplant pulp, mixing well. Slowly drizzle remaining oil into the mixture, stirring constantly to incorporate all the oil. Add lemon juice and vinegar, salt and pepper to taste.

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Best Beef Salad

veg Best Beef salad – This bountiful, best beef salad is made with tender, grilled sirloin steak. and chunky, fresh vegetables. The melt in your mouth sirloin, is first grilled before the, healthy veggies are added and mixed in, and it is a warm salad, in flavor as well as temperature. Robust and distinctive, this beef vegetable recipe is very satisfying.Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 10-15 mins
Servings: 2
Main Ingredient: Sirloin Steak, Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Best Beef Salad

Lean sirloin steaks – 75g
1 Red onion,finely sliced
1/2 Cucumber,finely julienne
1 Stalk Lemon grass,finely chopped
1 Green onion,finely chopped
Juice of 2 limes
1-2 Tbsp fish sauce
3 Red chilies,finely sliced
Cilantro, and mint leafs to garnish
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions to make Best Beef Salad

Step 1:Grill the steaks until medium. Then thinly slice.
Step 2:Add cucumber, green onion, red onion, lemon grass, and red chilies to the beef recipe.
Step 3:Add in lime juice, fish sauce, salt and pepper to the beef. Mix everything well. Garnish with cilantro and mint.

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