Brussel Sprouts In Pecan Sauce

brus_sprt  Brussel Sprouts In Pecan Sauce - This saucy, fresh, brussel sprouts recipe is oh so simple, as well as healthy. Brussel sprouts have no fat, no cholesterol, and no carbs, and positively overflowung with VitaminC. The distictive pecans, first browned in butter, are then poured over the top, adding texture and flavor to this quick, easy vegetable recipe.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Brussel Sprouts, Pecans
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Brussel Sprouts In Pecan Sauce

1 lb Brussel sprouts; trimmed
3 T Butter, unsalted
1/4 c Pecans, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions to make Brussel Sprouts In Pecan Sauce

Step 1:Cook the brussel sprouts, covered in boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain. Keep warm.
Step 2:Heat the butter in small saucepan and brown the pecans;do not let them burn. Pour the pecans over the Brussel Sprouts and serve.

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Baby Carrots & Onions In Irish Cream

veg Baby Carrots & Onions In Irish Cream - This pleasant sweet recipe for creamy carrots and onions, is an ideal side dish for any meal. The fresh, colorful vegetables are first steamed them mixed with rich irish cream, for a delightful, quick-fix, side dish recipe.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10-15 mins
Main Ingredient: Baby Carrots. Onions
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Baby Carrots & Onions In Irish Cream

lb Baby carrots
1 lb Small white onions
5 fl Cream
Salt and pepper
Pinch nutmeg

Directions to make Baby Carrots & Onions In Irish Cream

Step 1:Wash and trim carrots. Peel onions. Place in pot with 1/2 inch boiling salted water. Cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Remove lid and boil rapidly, shaking pot to prevent burning, until water is absorbed.
Step 2:Stir in cream and add pepper and salt to taste, if necessary. Serve with a very light sprinkling of nutmeg.

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Vegetarian Meatballs

veg_mtbl Vegetarian Meatballs - These rustic, homestyle, vegetarian meatballs are spectacular. Pre-made vegetable patties, are combined with traditional meatball ingredients, and a dash of soy sauce and your favorite seasonings, before being rolled into balls. Skillet fried, stove top, this quick and easy vegetarian meatball recipe also freezes well.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10-15 mins
Servings: 24
Main Ingredient: Vegetable Burgers
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Vegetarian Meatballs

1 lb Vegetable burgers
1/4 c Breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tb Butter or margerine
1 lg Onion; chopped
1 c Milk
1 ea Egg; beaten
1 tb Fresh parsley; chopped
1 tb Soy sauce
Veg oil for frying

Directions to make Vegetarian Meatballs

Step 1:Crumble the burgers into a mixing bowl and use your fingers to work in the breadcrumbs, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Step 2:Melt the butter in a frying pan and saute the onion until transparent. Mix the milk and egg together and add, with the parsley and soy sauce, to the dry mix. Stir well.
Step 3:Add the onion saute. Stir thoroughly and shape into 24 small balls. Fry until well browned all over.

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Zesty Shrimp Salad

veg_shrp Zesty Shrimp Salad -This exquisite, light, zesty shrimp salad recipe is chilled, and without a doubt a meal in itself. Flavored with the addition of fresh, distinct asparagus, citrus and jack cheese, it is positively overflowing with fresh robust shrimp. The homemade dressing, recipe included, is drizzled over the shrimp and asparagus, giving it it’s magnificent zest. This quick nad easy recipe is a “Must Try” for shrimp lovers!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Shrimp, Asparagus
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Zesty Shrimp Salad

1 lb Shrimp shelled and cleaned
1 1/2 lb Cleaned asparagus
1 Thin lemon slice
1/4 c Sliced green onion
2 tb Minced parsley
1 md Diced tomato
Lettuce leaves
1 oz Grated Monterey jack cheese

DRESSING
1/2 c Salad oil
4 tb Vinegar
1/4 ts Salt
Dash cayenne
1/8 ts Pepper
1 tb Parsley
1 tb Basil
1 tb Oregano
1 tb Chervil

Directions to make Zesty Shrimp Salad

Step 1:Cook shrimp; drain and set aside. Cook asparagus until crisp- tender; drain well. Place shrimp, asparagus and lemon slice in mixing bowl. Pour herb dressing over all, cover and chill well, stirring once or twice.
Step 2:Combine onion, parsley and tomato. To serve, drain shrimp asparagus mixture and arrange on plate with lettuce and cheese. Serve with tomato mixture.
Step 3:DRESSING: Combine oil, vinegar, salt, cayenne, pepper, parsley, basil, chervil and oregano.

 

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Fried Potato Pancakes

int Fried Potato Pancakes - This fabulous, fried potato pancake recipe is a tried and true favorite at our house, even the kids love it. Basic boiled potatoes are mashed with the flour added in, giving them a dough like texture, before being quickly skillet fried to an appealing golden brown.

Prep Time: 20-30 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Main Ingredient: Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Fried Potato Pancakes

1 1/4 lb Potatoes (3 or 4)
2 tb Butter, melted
1 c Flour, all purpose
1/2 ts Salt
4 ts Vegetable oil

Directions to make Fried Potato Pancakes

Step 1:Peel and halve potatoes; put in large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to boil; simmer, covered, 20 to 30 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain well; return to saucepan over low heat. Add butter; mash potatoes well. Stir in flour and salt.
Step 2:Gather mixture into a ball; turn onto lightly floured surface. Knead lightly until smooth. Divide dough in half.
Step 3:Roll out one half into an 8 in. (20 cm) circle, about 1/4 in. thick. Cut into quarters; set aside. Repeat with remaining dough.
Step 4:In large nonstick skillet, heat half the oil over medium-high heat. Cook dough quarters in batches, 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown, adding more oil as necessary. Serve warm.

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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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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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Artichokes Vinaigrette

veg3 Artichokes Vinaigrette - This super easy, very tasty, artichoke vinaigrette recipe is a nice change from the usual. Artichokes are very good for you, and one of the most under-used veggies out there. Another two-for-one, it also includes a second recipe for the tangy vinaigrette.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Main Ingredient: Atichokes
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Artichokes Vinaigrette

4 Extra-large artichokes
2 c Concentrated lemon juice
1 tb Salt
1 ds Black pepper
1 ds Dried oregano
1 ds Crushed red pepper flakes

VINAIGRETTE:
1 c Olive oil
1/2 c White wine vinegar
3 Garlic cloves, peeled, crushed
1 ds Dried oregano
1 ds Crushed red pepper flakes
1 tb Capers
2 tb Chopped pimiento

Directions to make Artichokes Vinaigrette

Step 1:Trim artichokes stems to 1/2 inch. Place upright in large kettle and add enough water to cover. Add lemon juice, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer about 1 hour or until leaves pull easily from base of artichokes.
Step 2:Remove from pan and invert artichokes to drain thoroughly and cool. Using spoon, remove chokes and discard.
Step 3:invert artichokes to drain thoroughly and cool. Using spoon, remove chokes and discard. To make vinaigrette, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, capers and pimiento in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Blend well.

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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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Brandied Tomato Gravy

veg7 Brandied Tomato Gravy - This terrific, tangy, vegetable gravy recipe, has a little brandy added to it, giving it an extra boost of fabulous flavor. Cooked stove top, in a matter of minutes, it is the perfect compliment to so many dishes. A quick and easy gravy recipe, that is exceptionally rich and thick.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 7-12 mins
Main Ingredient: Tomatoes
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Brandied Tomato Gravy

1 cn Tomatoes(8oz)
4 tb Butter or margarine
2 tb Flour,all-purpose
1 cn Beef broth(14oz)
1 tb Brandy
1/2 ts Meat-extract paste
1/4 ts Salt

**NOTE: Meat-extract paste is an extract of meat, concentrated to a paste, with seasoning added and packed in a jar. It is available in most supermarkets.

Directions to make Brandied Tomato Gravy

Step 1:Drain tomatoes; reserve liquid. Finely chop tomatoes; set aside.
Step 2:In 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter or margarine. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute. Gradually stir in beef broth, tomato liquid and tomatoes, brandy,
Step 3:meat-extract paste and salt; cook, stirring until gravy thickens and boils.

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