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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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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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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