Easy Glazed Pearl Onions

veg3 easy Glazed Pearl Onions – This dynamic, out of the ordinary, glazed pearl onion recipe, is quite simple to make, and a nice break from the usual vegetable side dish. Sweet, white pearl onions are simmered stove top in broth and sugar, to create the tasty glaze that smothers them, and adds magnificent flavor. A quick, easy vegetable recipe that we highly recommend.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20-25 mins
Main Ingredient: Pearl Onions
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Easy Glazed Pearl Onions

16 oz Frozen pearl onions
2 tb Vegetable oil
3 tb Sugar
1 1/2 c Beef stock
4 tb Red wine vinegar
Salt & Freshly ground black pepper

Directions to make Easy Glazed Pearl Onions

Step 1:RINSE THE ONIONS IN A strainer, just to separate them and remove extra ice. Blot them on paper towels. In a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil over high heat. When it is hot, add the onions and sugar and continue cooking for 5 minutes, shaking often, until the onions are lightly colored.
Step 2:Add the beef stock, adjust the heat to medium- high, and continue cooking until the liquid is almost completely evaporated, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 3:Stir in the vinegar, cook for 30 seconds, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

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Baked Green Tomatoes

veg_mn Baked Green tomatoes – This country style, tangy, recipe for baked green tomatoes is a snap to whip up. The large, luscious, tomatoes are simply cut in half, topeed with a sweet, crunchy, mix of butter, brown sugar, and butter cracker crumbs. Oven roasted until tender, and steaming hot, this sweet tomato vegetable recipe is delicious.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 30-40 mins
Main Ingredient: Green Tomatoes
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Baked Green Tomatoes

15 lg Green tomatoes
Salt and pepper
2 c Brown sugar
3 c Coarse butter-cracker crumbs
2 Sticks butter

Directions to make Baked Green Tomatoes

Step 1:Cut tomatoes in half and arrange in an oiled shallow casserole. Season with salt and pepper and spread each with a tablespoon of sugar. Cover with crumbs and dot with butter.
Step 2:Bake at 350 F until tender but still firm – the time will depend on the size and greenness of the tomatoes – but will probably range from 30 to 40 minutes.

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Carrot-Pineapple Cake

crt_pnp_cake carrot-Pineapple Cake – Bright orange, carrots, and sweet, golden pineapple give this fabulous cake so much natural sweetness, we didn’t even add sugar! Topped with a tasty cream cheese frosting, who knew vegetables could be for dessert?

Prep Time: 15-20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 8
Main Ingredient: Carrot, Pineapple
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Carrot-Pineapple Cake

1/2 c Low Fat margarine,softened
3 Eggs** For low fat use egg substitute
1 c Thawed frozen unsweetened pineapple juice concentrate
2 ts Vanilla
2 1/2 c All-purpose flour
2 ts Baking powder
1 ts Baking soda
1 ts Ground nutmeg
1 ts Ground cinnamon
1/4 ts Salt
3 c Shredded carrots

ICING
8 oz Cream cheese, softened
1 cn (8 oz) crushed pineapple in unsweetened juice,drained
1 ts Vanilla

Directions to make Carrot-Pineapple Cake

Step 1:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat butter in large bowl until creamy. Blend in eggs, pineapple juice concentrate and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices and salt. Gradually add to egg mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in carrots.
Step 2:Spread batter evenly into greased 12 x 8 inch baking dish. Bake 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack.
Step 3:Prepare Icing by combining all ingredients. Spread over cooled cake.

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Yam Stuffed Oranges

yam_stuffed_oranges Yam Stuffed Oranges – This wonderful vegetable recipe is as versatile is it is distictive. The ever popular and very healthy sweet potato, and the light citrus flavor of the orange are the perfect combo! Completely loaded with all the healthy we could put in.

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Main Ingredient: Oranges, yams
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Yam Stuffed Oranges

6 Medium Louisiana yams
4 Large navel oranges
1/2 Stick butter, melted
1/4 Tsp nutmeg
1/2 C brown sugar
1/2 C pecan pieces
1/4 Tsp. cinnamon
1 Oz. Grand Marnier or Triple Sec (optional)

Directions to make Yam Stuffed Oranges

Step 1:Bake yams at 350 degrees until tender.
Step 2:Cut oranges in half. Scoop out pulp and chop up half of it. Peel yams; put into mixing bowl with chopped orange pulp, melted butter, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, half of pecans and Grand Marnier or Triple Sec.
Step 3:Mix well and stuff oranges. Sprinkle rest of pecans on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

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Cabbage Coleslaw with Apples

Cabbage coleslaw with Apples – This sensational fruit and vegetable salad has a little sweetness added to it, in the form of added apples. A wonderful complement to any BBQ meat you may have as you can do all the work to get it ready, ahead of time.


How To Make Cabbage Coleslaw with Apples Video

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Baked Butternut Squash

bkd_squ1 Baked butternut squash – Butternut Squash with a little spice, is baked up sweet and golden and served as the perfect vegetable side for your favorite meal. If you have never tried squash before, try this one soon, we know you will just love it.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Main Ingredient: Butternut Squash

Ingredients to make Baked Butternut Squash

1 lg Butternut squash
Salt Freshly ground black pepper
2 ts Anise seed
1/8 ts Ground cardamom
3 tb Brown sugar
8 tb Butter,melted
2 tb Fresh lemon juice

Directions to make Baked Butternut Squash

Step 1:Peel and cut open the squash. remove and discard the seeds and the fibers. Cut the squash into 1-inch cubes.
Step 2:Turn the squash into a buttered 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper, anise seed, cardamom and brown sugar. Drizzle butter and lemon juice over the top.
Step 4:Bake the squash, uncovered in a preheated 350F oven for about 30 minutes, or until tender.

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