Baked Honey Tomatoes

veg_frd Baked Honey tomatoes – This naturally sweet, fresh tomato recipe, is a secretly simple, extraordinary, baked side dish. Perfect when tomatoes are in season, as they are juicier, the drizzled honey on the tomatoes gives them an exotic flare. This quick and easy recipe will complement any meal, and will soon be a new family favorite.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Servings: 8
Main Ingredient: Tomatoes
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Baked Honey Tomatoes

8 Tomatoes, medium
1/2 c bread crumbs, fresh, coarse
2 ts Salt
2 ts Pepper
1 ts Tarragon, dried
4 ts Honey
4 ts Butter

Directions to make Baked Honey Tomatoes

Step 1:Preheat oven to 350F. Slice off stem ends of tomatoes and carefully scrape out seeds. Place open side up in buttered baking dish.
Step 2:Mix bread crumbs, salt, pepper and tarragon. Drizzle honey over tomatoes, rubbing it down into cavities. Sprinkle tomatoes with crumb mixture and dot with butter.
Step 3:Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, till tomato skins begin to wrinkle. Place under broiler for another 5 minutes or till crumbs begin to brown.

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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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Scalloped Potatoes with Apples and Cinnamon

veg4 scalloped potatoes with Apples and Cinnamon – This fragrant, supreme, scalloped potato recipe uses hearty sweet potatoes and has the exceptional addition of apples and cinnamon! A perfect “out of the ordinary” addition to any homemade dinner, this simple vegetable recipe is out of this world.

Cook Time: 45-30 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Sweet Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Scalloped Potatoes with Apples and Cinnamon

6 Apples, peeled and sliced
6 Sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 cup Orange juice
1 Grated orange, zest of
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 cup Crushed corn flakes or breadcrumbs

Directions to make Scalloped Potatoes with Apples and Cinnamon

Step 1:Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Place alternate layers of sweet potatoes and apples in baking dish, ending with apples. Pour orange juice and zest over mixture and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Step 2:Bake, covered with foil, in preheated 375 degree oven, 40 minutes.
Step 3:Remove foil, top with crushed cereal or bread crumbs, and spray with cooking spray. Bake an additional 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.

 

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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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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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Crockpot Orange Glazed Carrots

veg4 crockpot Orange Glazed Carrots – This super easy, glazed vegetable recipe for orange glazed carrots tastes just like something Grandma used to make. A fuss free, anyone can cook, slow cooker recipe, side dish with a sweet citrus taste, and the added crunch of pecans, we give this a “Must Try”!

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Carrots
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Crockpot Orange Glazed Carrots

3 cup carrots, thinly sliced
3 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 cup water
3 tablespoon orange marmalade
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon pecans, chopped

Directions to make Crockpot Orange Glazed Carrots

Step 1:Combine carrots, water, and salt in crockpot. Cover and cook on high 2 to 3 hours or until the carrots are done.
Step 2:Drain well; stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on high 20-30 minutes.

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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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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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