Ingredients
- 1 handful power greens (aka Supergreens)
- 1 handful organic Lacinto kale (aka Tuscan and Dino kale)
- 3-4 large frozen strawberries
- 1/4 cup organic frozen blueberries (optional. Can be added to or substitute strawberries)
- 1 scoop protein powder (I use Vega brand Protein & Greens Berry flavor)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or any variety of milk)
- 1 cup of water
Dr. Perry’s Skin Enhancing Green Smoothie
This recipe comes from dermatologist Dr. Patricia Perry MD in Burbank, CA.
Ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil (I use grape seed oil to make it healthier)
- 1⁄2 cup walnut oil
- 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and steamed until tender
- 1⁄3 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup blue cheese, crumbles
- salt
- fresh ground black pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 419.8
- Calories from Fat: 383 g
- Total Fat: 42.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Cholesterol: 4.2 mg
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 7.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
- Sugars: 2.2 g
- Protein: 6 g
Asparagus Salad with Walnut Oil Vinaigrette
This is the BEST recipe I have ever found using fresh asparagus. I think I could eat this salad everyday for…
Ingredients
- 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 garlic cloves
- fresh lemon juice, just a squeeze
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1⁄2 cup water
- salt, to taste
- fresh ground pepper, to taste
Nutrients
- Calories: 551.6
- Calories from Fat: 180 g
- Total Fat: 20.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 1019.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 77.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 15 g
- Sugars: 0 g
- Protein: 17 g
The Trick for Amazing Hummus
I found the secret to making amazing hummus from Chef Roberto Martin in his cookbook vegan Cooking For Carnivores. Roberto states…
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
- 1 (28 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (or can use Great Northern)
- 1⁄4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- cayenne pepper, to taste
Nutrients
- Calories: 420.4
- Calories from Fat: 255 g
- Total Fat: 28.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 882.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 32.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 11 g
- Sugars: 4.1 g
- Protein: 11 g
White Bean Hummus
A great change of pace from your regular hummus. Love the toasted garlic flavor. This is a very easy recipe to…
Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Nutrients
- Calories: 732.7
- Calories from Fat 413 g:
- Total Fat 45.9 g:
- Saturated Fat 6.5 g:
- Cholesterol 0 mg:
- Sodium 952.9 mg:
- Total Carbohydrate 72.8 g:
- Dietary Fiber 25.1 g:
- Sugars 2.1 g:
- Protein 17.7 g:
Avocado Hummus
I thought I had tasted great hummus, until I discovered avocado hummus. A long standing avocado lover from way back, I…
Ingredients
- 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 9 ounces refrigerated ravioli (vegetable, cheese, mushroom or combination. If frozen, thaw)
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1⁄4 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped (if in oil rinse)
- 1⁄2 cup sweet onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, packed
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
- salt, to taste
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- freshly grated parmesan cheese, to taste
Nutrients
- Calories: 44
- Calories from Fat: 3 g
- Total Fat: 0.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 94.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 9.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
- Sugars: 4.9 g
- Protein: 2.4 g
Fresh Spinach and Ravioli Soup
This is a healthy and satisfying soup using vegetable broth and fresh spinach. I use a refrigerated asparagus, gruyere cheese filled…
Ingredients
- 10 ounces whole wheat penne
- 3 pints cherry tomatoes, quartered (or grape tomatoes)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, drained
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3⁄4 cup fresh basil, slivered (or use 1 tsp dry)
- 1 cup olive oil
- salt, to taste
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Nutrients
- Calories: 942.3
- Calories from Fat: 613 g
- Total Fat: 68.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 15.2 g
- Cholesterol: 44.9 mg
- Sodium: 374.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 64.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.8 g
- Sugars: 6.5 g
- Protein: 25.4 g
Fresh Cherry Tomato with Basil and Mozzarella…
I have found this to be an excellent way to serve whole wheat pasta. Of course you could use regular pasta…
Ingredients
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1⁄2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1⁄3 cup tahini (sesame-seed paste)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups (15 1/2 ounce) black-eyed peas (drained and rinsed)
- green onion top, snipped for garnish
Nutrients
- Calories: 338.2
- Calories from Fat: 113 g
- Total Fat: 12.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 1102 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 43.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 10.8 g
- Sugars: 0.9 g
- Protein: 16.4 g
Black-Eyed Pea Hummus
This is a delicious variation of hummus that we enjoy on top of multi-grain tortilla chips. Served with a variety of…
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Vidalia onion, chopped
- 2 cups eggplants, peeled and diced
- 1 cup zucchini, sliced thin
- 1 cup yellow squash, sliced thin
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 lbs fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated to garnish
Nutrients
- Calories: 321.2
- Calories from Fat: 130 g
- Total Fat: 14.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.1 g
- Cholesterol: 45.3 mg
- Sodium: 764.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 31.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
- Sugars: 7.7 g
- Protein: 18.4 g
Ratatouille Tortellini Bake
I love this simple and fresh recipe. You can use canned diced tomatoes, but I suggest using your fresh garden tomatoes…
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 - 3⁄4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1⁄4 teaspoon horseradish
- 1⁄8 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 1/2 TBSP chopped fresh marjoram)
- 10 ounces mixed romaine lettuce, and
- radicchio
- 1 lb fresh crabmeat (pick over for shells and cartilage)
- fresh lemon juice
- 1 avocado, peeled and sliced
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
Nutrients
- Calories: 352
- Calories from Fat: 190 g
- Total Fat: 21.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 180.5 mg
- Sodium: 668.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 16.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5 g
- Sugars: 5.2 g
- Protein: 25.2 g
Crab Louis
This recipe of Crab Louis comes from Legal Seafood. This is not only a delicious way to serve crab, but also…
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1⁄2 cup scallion, chopped (include some of the green tops)
- 3⁄4 lb shrimp, cooked and peeled
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or sweet marjoram)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1⁄2 cup arugula
- 1 bunch chicory lettuce, washed, stemmed and dried (about 2 cups)
Nutrients
- Calories: 191.5
- Calories from Fat: 105 g
- Total Fat: 11.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 129.6 mg
- Sodium: 131.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 3.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
- Sugars: 0.7 g
- Protein: 17.9 g
Shrimp, Arugula and Chicory Salad
This is a very light salad taking less than 10 minutes to prepare. It must be made just prior to serving…
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
- 2 large tangerines or 1 small orange
- 1⁄3 cup fresh tangerine juice or 1/3 cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons grated tangerine peel or 1 1/2 teaspoons orange peel
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 3⁄4 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion tops
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dry roasted peanuts
Nutrients
- Calories: 244
- Calories from Fat: 155 g
- Total Fat: 17.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 248 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 17.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g
- Sugars: 7.9 g
- Protein: 9.9 g
Roasted Asparagus with Tangerine Dressing
This lovely Asian flavored salad is very easy to prepare and make a beautiful presentation. I discovered this recipe in Bon…
Ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1⁄4 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons shallots, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
- 2 -3 tablespoons water
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1⁄2 lemon, juice of
- salt, to taste
- white pepper, to taste
- cayenne, to taste
Nutrients
- Calories: 1276.7
- Calories from Fat: 1204 g
- Total Fat: 133.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 81.7 g
- Cholesterol: 828.8 mg
- Sodium: 43.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 8.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
- Sugars: 1.1 g
- Protein: 9.1 g
Bearnaise Sauce
This classy French sauce is typically served over beef tenderloin filets. It is also a perfect pair with fish or served…
Ingredients
- 1 cup white basmati rice
- 1 1⁄2 cups water
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1⁄2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1⁄2 cup English pea (fresh or frozen)
- 1⁄2 cup corn kernel (fresh or frozen-thawed)
Nutrients
- Calories: 285.9
- Calories from Fat: 20 g
- Total Fat: 2.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 398.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 60.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
- Sugars: 3.1 g
- Protein: 7.5 g
Basmati Rice with Corn and Peas
Wonderful side dish from Rice Cooker Cookbook.
Ingredients
- 2 bunches asparagus, tough ends trimmed
- 2 lemons, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 teaspoons oregano, chopped fresh (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Nutrients
- Calories: 125
- Calories from Fat: 67 g
- Total Fat: 7.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 326.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 16 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.5 g
- Sugars: 3.1 g
- Protein: 6.5 g
Lemon Lover’s Asparagus
The Asparagus with the lemon makes a beautiful dish. I hope you will enjoy this recipe from Eating Well Magazine.
Ingredients
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 111.5
- Calories from Fat: 64 g
- Total Fat: 7.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 555.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
- Sugars: 5.3 g
- Protein: 3.1 g
Garlic Green Beans
This is a recipe from Southern Living, May 2001.
Ingredients
- 2 medium potatoes
- 1 onion
- 2 celery ribs
- 4 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
- 2 (15 ounce) cans asparagus spears, undrained
- 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 2 cups milk
- sour cream (optional)
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or cheddar monterey jack cheese mix) (optional)
Nutrients
- Calories: 169.4
- Calories from Fat: 67 g
- Total Fat: 7.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
- Sodium: 724 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 19.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
- Sugars: 2.9 g
- Protein: 8.2 g
Asparagus Soup
I found this recipe in a 1998 issue of Southern Living Magazine. It is quite versatile in that you could add…
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
- 1 cup carrot, sliced
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can great northern beans, undrained
- 2 small zucchini, cubed
- 2 cups Baby Spinach, packed, rinsed and torn
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground pepper (or to taste)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Nutrients
- Calories: 371.4
- Calories from Fat: 194 g
- Total Fat: 21.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.6 g
- Cholesterol: 43.1 mg
- Sodium: 1699.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 23.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
- Sugars: 5.4 g
- Protein: 22.1 g
Italian Sausage Soup
This is a wonderful, easy soup that is quick to put together for a nice weekend lunch or supper. You will…
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 leeks, cleaned and chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped (I slice them)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 3 -4 cups cooked turkey, shredded
- 2 -3 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 6 ounces egg noodles, uncooked
- 1 cup frozen green pea
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
Nutrients
- Calories: 536.4
- Calories from Fat: 115 g
- Total Fat: 12.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.3 g
- Cholesterol: 115.7 mg
- Sodium: 629.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 55.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g
- Sugars: 8.2 g
- Protein: 51.1 g
Turkey Soup with Egg Noodles and Vegetables
I was looking for a way to use up some leftover turkey - Lo and Behold I came up with this…
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghettini or 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 4 scallions, coarsely chopped (white and pale green parts only)
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 12 ounces container cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 ounce piece parmesan cheese, coarsely chopped
- 8 -10 fresh basil leaves
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 440.6
- Calories from Fat: 176 g
- Total Fat: 19.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 28.7 mg
- Sodium: 297.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 48.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
- Sugars: 4.5 g
- Protein: 17.7 g
Spaghettini with Checca Sauce
I saw this recipe on Everyday Italian and simply had to try it right away! I am so glad I did…
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 4 Idaho potatoes
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 540.8
- Calories from Fat: 414 g
- Total Fat: 46.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 28.7 g
- Cholesterol: 168.1 mg
- Sodium: 67.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 29.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
- Sugars: 1.6 g
- Protein: 5.4 g
Potatoes Baked in Cream
This recipe should be baked and served in individual casserole dishes. This is a very rich recipe and not intended for…
Ingredients
- 1 (3 lb) whole chicken
- 12 medium red potatoes, trimmed around center
- 12 asparagus spears, trimmed, halved crosswise
- 3 carrots, cut into sticks
- olive oil
- paprika, to taste
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1⁄4 cup shallot, sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 1⁄4 cups chicken broth
- 1⁄4 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1⁄4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1 lemon, zest of, minced
- fresh chives, minced
- salt, to taste
- cayenne, to taste
Nutrients
- Calories: 4683.7
- Calories from Fat: 1715 g
- Total Fat: 190.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 69.5 g
- Cholesterol: 784.2 mg
- Sodium: 1895.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 523.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 53 g
- Sugars: 109.3 g
- Protein: 214.6 g
Roasted Chicken with Spring Vegetables and Lemon-Honey…
Have you ever considered roasting your chicken vertically? Your results will be tender and juicy. You can buy vertical roasting stands…
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pencil thin fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
- 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter
- 1⁄3 cup minced shallot (use onion if shallots are unavailable)
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- black pepper
- 1⁄4 cup dry vermouth or 1/4 cup sherry wine
- 1 teaspoon orange zest, slices chopped
Nutrients
- Calories: 158
- Calories from Fat: 105 g
- Total Fat: 11.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.4 g
- Cholesterol: 30.5 mg
- Sodium: 297.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 13.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
- Sugars: 3.4 g
- Protein: 2.7 g
Sautéed Asparagus with Shiitake Mushrooms
I have been looking for recipes that contain Shiitake mushrooms. I discovered this recipe on Recipelink.com
Ingredients
- 2 8-inch long zucchini, ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄2 lemon, juice of
- salt and pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 76.8
- Calories from Fat: 62 g
- Total Fat: 6.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 3.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
- Sugars: 1.8 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
Zucchini Linguine
Here is a simple and beautiful side dish that goes great with fish or chicken. Simple yet elegant. From Cuisine at…
Ingredients
- 1 large tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, seeded, diced
- 3⁄4 cup Fontina cheese, cubed
- 1⁄2 cup kalamata olive, pitted, halved
- 1⁄4 cup torn fresh basil
- 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5 slices day old crusty bread (1" thick)
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded, quartered
- 1⁄2 red onion, cut into 1/2 inch thick rounds (see note)
- salt and pepper
- 1 clove garlic, halved
Nutrients
- Calories: 221.7
- Calories from Fat: 94 g
- Total Fat: 10.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 11.8 mg
- Sodium: 401.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 25.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
- Sugars: 2.7 g
- Protein: 6.8 g
Grilled Panzanella Salad
This is an Italian salad which uses toasted (or grilled) day old bread, like a bruschetta, tossed in with the veggies…
Ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 pinch cayenne
- 1 pinch turmeric
- 1 lemon, juice of
- 1 zucchini, cut into 1 inch thick rounds
- 1 yellow squash, cut into 1 inch thick rounds
- 1⁄2 large red bell pepper, seeded, cut into chunks
- 3 fresh pineapple, 1 inch thick rings, cut into quarters
- 12 asparagus, cut into 3 inch lengths
Nutrients
- Calories: 167
- Calories from Fat: 51 g
- Total Fat: 5.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 166.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 30.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6 g
- Sugars: 18.9 g
- Protein: 4.2 g
Grilled Moroccan Vegetable Skewers
It's getting ot be that time of the summer when you may need some new ideas for what to do with…
Ingredients
- 3 -4 ears fresh white corn or 3 -4 ears corn
- 4 slices bacon, cut up
- 1⁄2 - 1 cup half-and-half or 1/2-1 cup milk
- 1⁄2 cup Vidalia onion, chopped (optional)
- salt and pepper, to taste
Nutrients
- Calories: 201.2
- Calories from Fat: 130 g
- Total Fat: 14.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.7 g
- Cholesterol: 26.6 mg
- Sodium: 211.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 14.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
- Sugars: 2.2 g
- Protein: 5.7 g
Bev’s Fried Corn
For a real treat, when you tire of the corn ON the cob this summer, give my version of Fried Corn…
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cucumber, finely shredded and well drained
- 1⁄2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dill weed
- 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1⁄4 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
Nutrients
- Calories: 84.5
- Calories from Fat: 70 g
- Total Fat: 7.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 24.9 mg
- Sodium: 113.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 1.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
- Sugars: 0.2 g
- Protein: 2.7 g
Cucumber and Herb Dip
Here's an easy dip that is sure to please. From B. Smith
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus (about 1 pound)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 3⁄4 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup pecan halves, toasted and divided
- freshly grated parmesan cheese
- fresh ground pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 534.7
- Calories from Fat: 231 g
- Total Fat: 25.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 21.2 mg
- Sodium: 628.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 66.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 11.1 g
- Sugars: 2.3 g
- Protein: 13.9 g
Asparagus Pasta with Toasted Pecans
I recently had a back log of Southern Living Magazines waiting for me to go through. When I came across this…
Ingredients
- 5 large carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch slices (or use baby carrots)
- 4 medium white potatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 medium vidalia onion, cut into eighths
- 2 cloves garlic, diced
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- salt & pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 321.2
- Calories from Fat: 158 g
- Total Fat: 17.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 45.8 mg
- Sodium: 541.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 39.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
- Sugars: 6.6 g
- Protein: 4 g
Ingredients
- nonstick cooking spray
- 8 ounces asparagus spears, trimmed and halved crosswise
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
- 1 (10 ounce) package prepared pizza crust
- 3 slices bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 5 beaten eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese (6 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cooking oil
- shaved parmesan cheese (optional)
Nutrients
- Calories: 263.6
- Calories from Fat: 162 g
- Total Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.8 g
- Cholesterol: 192.7 mg
- Sodium: 336.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 7.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
- Sugars: 1.9 g
- Protein: 18.1 g
Spring Asparagus Quiche
I found this recipe in Better Homes and Gardens Magazine and being an asparagus lover myself, decided to share it with…
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Nutrients
- Calories: 762.6
- Calories from Fat: 209 g
- Total Fat: 23.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 14.8 g
- Cholesterol: 61 mg
- Sodium: 456.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 140 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.3 g
- Sugars: 108.1 g
- Protein: 3.4 g
Southern Traditional Candied Sweet Potatoes
This is a great Southern-Traditional recipe that is great served with ham, pork, chicken or even Holiday meals. Very simple to…
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup prepared mustard
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup prepared horseradish
- 1 dash salt
Nutrients
- Calories: 477.2
- Calories from Fat: 359 g
- Total Fat: 39.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 11.5 g
- Cholesterol: 45.7 mg
- Sodium: 1231.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 29.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
- Sugars: 9.6 g
- Protein: 4.7 g
Mustard Dip for Vegetables
If you like mustard and horseradish, you will like this dip.
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, cut in half horizontally, seeded (about 8 oz each)
- 1/4 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- coarse salt, to taste
- 8 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
Nutrients
- Calories: 139.4
- Calories from Fat: 87 g
- Total Fat: 9.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 58.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 12.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
- Sugars: 5.2 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
Baked Tomatoes Sicilian Style
This recipe is an exercise in simplicity. Don't be dissuaded by the long cooking time, as these juicy Italian beauties only…
Ingredients
- 3 -4 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 -2 zucchini
Nutrients
- Calories: 783.5
- Calories from Fat: 737 g
- Total Fat: 82 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 2.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 12.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
- Sugars: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.9 g
Zucchini Chips
Here is a new way to use all the zucchini that will soon be coming out of your gardens. From Gourmet…
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2 inch-wide pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch dice
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen baby lima beans
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup water
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Nutrients
- Calories: 257.1
- Calories from Fat: 132 g
- Total Fat: 14.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 37.5 mg
- Sodium: 356 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 26.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
- Sugars: 1.3 g
- Protein: 7.6 g
Baby Lima Beans and Corn in Chive…
I love a wonderful vegetable dish and this one looks to me like a real winner! From Gourmet.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 - 2 lbs Brussels sprouts, small
- salt
- 3 ounces thick slab bacon, sliced into 1/2 x 1/4 inch strips
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons grated gruyere cheese
Nutrients
- Calories: 487.2
- Calories from Fat: 405 g
- Total Fat: 45.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 24.9 g
- Cholesterol: 142.2 mg
- Sodium: 263.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 14.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
- Sugars: 3.1 g
- Protein: 10.1 g
Gratin of Brussel Sprouts
Always look for the smallest Brussels Sprouts you can find. They should be no larger than the tip of your thumb,…
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 1⁄4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
- 6 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup frozen green pea
- 6 ounces snow peas, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1 inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Nutrients
- Calories: 147.9
- Calories from Fat: 60 g
- Total Fat: 6.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 159 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 17.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.1 g
- Sugars: 5.8 g
- Protein: 6.3 g
Three Pea Stir-Fry
This recipe caught my eye because I love peas! From Gourmet Magazine.
Ingredients
- 1 lb thin green beans, such as haricots verts, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
Nutrients
- Calories: 43.7
- Calories from Fat: 21 g
- Total Fat: 2.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 101.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 5.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
- Sugars: 1.1 g
- Protein: 1.4 g
Green Beans with Lemon Oil
You will love the fresh lemony taste of these greens beans. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- salt
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (about 3 medium)
- 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch squares
- 1 large red bell peppers or 1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch squares
- 3 medium zucchini, sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons dried basil
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed through a press
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 (5 1/2 ounce) can pitted ripe olives, drained and chopped coarsely
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Nutrients
- Calories: 195.7
- Calories from Fat: 94 g
- Total Fat: 10.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 434 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 24.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 9 g
- Sugars: 13.1 g
- Protein: 5.4 g
Ratatouille
Make a whole meal out of the French Vegetarian Classic while it is warm or offer it chilled as a salad…
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend
- 1 3⁄4 cups water
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 cup carrot, sliced into thin strips
- 1 cup celery, cut into thin strips
- 1⁄2 lb fresh white mushroom, sliced
Nutrients
- Calories: 270.3
- Calories from Fat: 106 g
- Total Fat: 11.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.7 g
- Cholesterol: 73.7 mg
- Sodium: 1388.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 13.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
- Sugars: 6.8 g
- Protein: 28.8 g
Chop Suey Ground Beef Supper
To retain crisp texture, stir in vegetables during the last part of cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 2 1⁄2 cups boiling water
- 1⁄2 cup butter
- 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup sliced mushrooms, drained
- 10 ounces frozen peas, thawed
- 8 ounces canned water chestnuts, drained and diced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
Nutrients
- Calories: 250.8
- Calories from Fat: 106 g
- Total Fat: 11.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.4 g
- Cholesterol: 30.5 mg
- Sodium: 523.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 31.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Sugars: 3.5 g
- Protein: 4.8 g
Browned Rice with Peas
This recipe is so good you will want to save it for company, but don't! Your family deserves to be pampered!…
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 eggs, separated
- white sauce
- 1 cup chopped spinach, cooked and drained
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk or 1 cup light cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 162
- Calories from Fat: 108 g
- Total Fat: 12.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
- Cholesterol: 121.3 mg
- Sodium: 431.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 5.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
- Sugars: 0.5 g
- Protein: 8.2 g
Spinach Soufflé
Looking for a new way to serve spinach? Try this recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 egg yolks
- 1⁄3 cup cream
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1⁄4 cup butter
Nutrients
- Calories: 377.3
- Calories from Fat: 355 g
- Total Fat: 39.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 23.7 g
- Cholesterol: 271.2 mg
- Sodium: 805.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 4.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
- Sugars: 0.9 g
- Protein: 3.9 g
Hollandaise Sauce
Try over Broccoli or a spinach soufflé.
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed beef broth
- 3 cups water
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans or (15 ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up
- 1 1⁄2 cups thinly sliced carrots
- 1 (6 ounce) can pitted ripe olives, drained
- 2 cups sliced zucchini
- 1 cup dried small shell pasta
- grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Nutrients
- Calories: 498.5
- Calories from Fat: 252 g
- Total Fat: 28.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.6 g
- Cholesterol: 88.5 mg
- Sodium: 1135.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 27.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
- Sugars: 4 g
- Protein: 33.9 g
Wastebasket Soup
Why is this baked version of Italian minestrone called Wastebasket Soup? It was found printed in a newspaper that was used…
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh asparagus
- 6 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups white sauce
- 1 teaspoon chives or 1 teaspoon green onion top
- 2 tablespoons pimentos, finely chopped
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- breadcrumbs, buttered
Nutrients
- Calories: 220.5
- Calories from Fat: 135 g
- Total Fat: 15.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.2 g
- Cholesterol: 93.7 mg
- Sodium: 379.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 14.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
- Sugars: 6.9 g
- Protein: 9.2 g
Asparagus and Mushrooms
From Virginia Hospitality.
Ingredients
- 20 ounces broccoli stems, thawed
- 1⁄4 cup onion, grated
- 10 1⁄2 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1⁄3 cup parmesan cheese
- 1⁄4 cup herb seasoned bread crumbs
Nutrients
- Calories: 202.5
- Calories from Fat: 118 g
- Total Fat: 13.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
- Cholesterol: 21.8 mg
- Sodium: 544.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
- Sugars: 3 g
- Protein: 7.6 g
Broccoli Pierre
Having company? This would make a wonderful addition to your table.
Ingredients
- 1 - 1 1⁄2 lb fresh asparagus
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 3⁄4 cup olive oil
- 1⁄4 cup vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- 2 tablespoons shallots or 2 tablespoons spring onions, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh tarragon, chopped (1/2 tsp dried tarragon)
Nutrients
- Calories: 433
- Calories from Fat: 392 g
- Total Fat: 43.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 106 mg
- Sodium: 120.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 6.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
- Sugars: 2.7 g
- Protein: 6.2 g
Asparagus Vinaigrette
Fresh asparagus with a lovely vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants
- salt
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 1⁄2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
- 1⁄2 cup dried breadcrumbs
- 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Nutrients
- Calories: 433.2
- Calories from Fat: 282 g
- Total Fat: 31.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 9.3 mg
- Sodium: 459.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 33.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.8 g
- Sugars: 9.3 g
- Protein: 8.1 g
Italian Eggplant (Aubergine)
I am always looking for new ways to serve vegetables. They can get to be pretty boring if you aren't willing…
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk or 1 tablespoon water
- salt and pepper
- 1⁄2 tablespoon butter
- 1⁄3 cup swiss cheese, grated
- 1⁄3 cup sauteed spinach, drained
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 strip lemon peel
Nutrients
- Calories: 382.1
- Calories from Fat: 269 g
- Total Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15.8 g
- Cholesterol: 482.2 mg
- Sodium: 270.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 4.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
- Sugars: 1.3 g
- Protein: 23.4 g
French Omelet with Spinach & Swiss Cheese
This French omelet offers a smoother, tender texture. Simultaneously shaking the pan and stirring the eggs vigorously, you will notice that…
Ingredients
- 1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1⁄2 cup milk
- 1⁄2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 2 (18 ounce) packages frozen green beans, cooked and drained or (2 lb) cans green beans, drained
- 1 (2 ounce) can French-fried onions
Nutrients
- Calories: 101.2
- Calories from Fat: 34 g
- Total Fat: 3.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 2.9 mg
- Sodium: 358.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
- Sugars: 2.8 g
- Protein: 4 g
Classic Green Bean Bake
Campbell's Soup home economists created this recipe in 1955, and it has been popular ever since. For many reasons it is…
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 -3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1⁄4 teaspoon onion, grated
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 2 ounces blue cheese
- 1⁄4 teaspoon parsley flakes
- 1⁄4 teaspoon chives
Nutrients
- Calories: 687.3
- Calories from Fat: 362 g
- Total Fat: 40.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 25.7 g
- Cholesterol: 116.1 mg
- Sodium: 3086.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 14.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
- Sugars: 1.8 g
- Protein: 65.4 g
Cottage Cheese Dip
Excellent dip for your next veggie tray.
Ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup water
- 5 ounces Baby Spinach
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 clove garlic, lightly smashed and peeled
- 1⁄8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 194.6
- Calories from Fat: 155 g
- Total Fat: 17.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.5 g
- Cholesterol: 61.6 mg
- Sodium: 421.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 7.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
- Sugars: 0.8 g
- Protein: 5.2 g
Garlic Creamed Spinach
Table for One, Please! Delicious way to serve spinach for a single serving!
Ingredients
- 3 lbs thin asparagus, cut into 5 inch spears
- 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
- 1⁄4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 pinch ground red pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 46.4
- Calories from Fat: 24 g
- Total Fat: 2.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 2.8 mg
- Sodium: 82.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 4.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
- Sugars: 1.3 g
- Protein: 1.9 g
Asparagus with Tarragon Dipping Sauce
Love Asparagus like I do? Try this appetizer recipe from Ladies Home Journal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnut halves
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- canola oil
- salt
- 1 lb beef tenderloin
- 1⁄4 cup canola oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 teaspoons orange zest, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
- 1⁄2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups watercress leaves
- 1 cup of fresh mint
- 1 bunch fresh spinach, trimmed
Nutrients
- Calories: 790.4
- Calories from Fat: 568 g
- Total Fat: 63.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 12.9 g
- Cholesterol: 97.5 mg
- Sodium: 663.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 22.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.1 g
- Sugars: 10.3 g
- Protein: 38.4 g
Sweet and Tangy Beef Salad
This recipe was originally posted by a former Zaar member.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
Nutrients
- Calories: 281.2
- Calories from Fat: 231 g
- Total Fat: 25.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 15.6 g
- Cholesterol: 165.9 mg
- Sodium: 39 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 9.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
- Sugars: 3.1 g
- Protein: 7 g
Asparagus with Hollandaise
This recipe was taken from the Paris Collector's Edition of Gourmet, March 2001. I have not tried this yet, but thought…
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup olive oil
- 1⁄2 cup white balsamic vinegar or 1/2 cup regular balsamic vinegar
- 1⁄4 cup chopped shallot
- 5 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 5 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, chopped
- 3 lbs medium-size red potatoes, each cut into 8 wedges
- 3 lbs medium-size Yukon Gold potatoes, each cut into 8 wedges
- fresh thyme sprig
- rosemary sprig
Nutrients
- Calories: 314.4
- Calories from Fat: 100 g
- Total Fat: 11.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 31.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 50.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5 g
- Sugars: 2.9 g
- Protein: 5.3 g
Roasted Herb Potato Medley
A delicious side from the Thanksgiving edition, 1999, Bon Appétit.
Ingredients
- 3 medium onions, cut into thin wedges
- 2 lbs meaty chicken pieces, skinned
- 1 1⁄2 cups diced cooked ham (8 ounces)
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen sliced okra (2 cups)
- 1 cup frozen baby lima bean
- 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
Nutrients
- Calories: 478.6
- Calories from Fat: 191 g
- Total Fat: 21.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 100.7 mg
- Sodium: 375.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 38.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.1 g
- Sugars: 5.2 g
- Protein: 35.8 g
Brunswick Stew
Early Virginia settlers made this hearty stew with squirrel meat. Better Homes and Gardens updated version simmers all day in your…
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/2 lbs large russet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick (about 5)
- 2 cups yellow onions, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 lb pepperoni, peeled, sliced
- 4 cups kale, stemmed, sliced into thin strips (1/4 lb.)
- salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Nutrients
- Calories: 335.6
- Calories from Fat: 145 g
- Total Fat: 16.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.4 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg
- Sodium: 579.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 36.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
- Sugars: 3.4 g
- Protein: 13.8 g
Caldo Verde
Caldo verde means "green soup" and is considered Portugal's national dish. What better way to start off fall than with a…
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained
- 1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
- 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies
- 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
- 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
- shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 1⁄2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
- 1 large tomatoes, diced
- salsa
- reduced-fat sour cream
Nutrients
- Calories: 542.3
- Calories from Fat: 109 g
- Total Fat: 12.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Cholesterol: 36.9 mg
- Sodium: 1091.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 77.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 16.3 g
- Sugars: 4.3 g
- Protein: 30.8 g
Healthy Bean Chalupas
Found this recipe in Southern Living. Healthy and Mexican? Sounds good to me!
Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced thinly
- 1 small tomatoes, cut into small wedges
- 3 green onions, sliced thinly including little green top
- 1⁄2 cup cider vinegar
- 1⁄4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 74.9
- Calories from Fat: 2 g
- Total Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 12.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
- Sugars: 10.8 g
- Protein: 1.8 g
Bev’s Marinated Cucumber Salad
We love fresh vegetables in the summer! This simple recipe allows you to use your garden tomatoes and cucumbers very simply…
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6-8 oz each)
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 large zucchini, thickly sliced
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- olive oil, for basting
Nutrients
- Calories: 215.9
- Calories from Fat: 76 g
- Total Fat: 8.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 68.4 mg
- Sodium: 88.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 5.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
- Sugars: 3 g
- Protein: 28.9 g
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Zucchini, Tomato and…
A grill recipe to use your summer vegetables! This recipe works well with chicken, but another option is to substitute pork…
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed
- 1⁄2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
- salt and pepper
- 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- salt and pepper
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 1⁄2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 -3 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
Nutrients
- Calories: 234.5
- Calories from Fat: 189 g
- Total Fat: 21.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Cholesterol: 4.2 mg
- Sodium: 59.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 10.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
- Sugars: 5 g
- Protein: 3.8 g
Roasted Green Beans with Greek Dressing
I found this wonderfully tempting recipe in Cuisine Magazine. Serving suggestions include serving with lamb, grilled steak or salmon. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 6 medium summer squash, sliced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 medium onion, sliced thinly or diced
- salt & pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 159.8
- Calories from Fat: 108 g
- Total Fat: 12.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.4 g
- Cholesterol: 30.5 mg
- Sodium: 108.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 12.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.7 g
- Sugars: 7.6 g
- Protein: 4 g
Bev’s Sautéed Yellow Squash
This is the way I have been serving summer squash to my family to years. It is so easy and tastes…
Ingredients
- 3 quarts water
- salt
- 4 lbs fresh peas, shelled (4 cups shelled)
- 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- fresh ground pepper
- 1 cup cubed bread
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Nutrients
- Calories: 591.3
- Calories from Fat: 222 g
- Total Fat: 24.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.3 g
- Cholesterol: 15.3 mg
- Sodium: 97.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 70.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 23.4 g
- Sugars: 26.1 g
- Protein: 25.3 g
Chilled English Pea Soup with Extra-Virgin Olive…
This soup gets all its flavor from the peas. If you can't find really sweet fresh ones, you're better off with…
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 5 celery ribs, sliced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 1 large potato, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole kernel corn, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 (16 ounce) loaf processed cheese, cubed
- 1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimientos, undrained
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- celery leaves
Nutrients
- Calories: 327.6
- Calories from Fat: 168 g
- Total Fat: 18.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 11.3 g
- Cholesterol: 48.3 mg
- Sodium: 1240.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 26.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
- Sugars: 6.8 g
- Protein: 15.1 g
Cheesy Vegetable Chowder
I've made this recipe so many times and it is fantastic! It is easy to do and tastes soooo good! Give…
Ingredients
- 3⁄4 cup asian-style dressing
- 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
- 1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups yellow peppers or 2 cups green bell peppers (mixed)
- 2 - 2 1⁄2 lbs rotisserie chicken, meat torn into bite-size pieces (about 4 cups)
- 1⁄2 cup honey-roasted peanuts
- 1 mango, peeled, pitted, sliced
Nutrients
- Calories: 681.4
- Calories from Fat: 399 g
- Total Fat: 44.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 11.5 g
- Cholesterol: 170.1 mg
- Sodium: 254.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 21.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.6 g
- Sugars: 15.6 g
- Protein: 50 g
Asian Chicken Salad with Roasted Peanuts
I just found this recipe in Bon Appétit. It looks so delicious I simply had to share it!
Ingredients
- 1 lb small yellow-fleshed potato (such as Yukon Gold)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (preferably corn oil)
- 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (from 3 ears; preferably yellow and white)
- 8 ounces baby pattypan squash, trimmed and quartered
- 8 ounces frozen shelled edamame or 8 ounces baby lima beans, cooked according to package directions and cooled
- 1⁄4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1⁄4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
Nutrients
- Calories: 255.3
- Calories from Fat: 119 g
- Total Fat: 13.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.6 g
- Cholesterol: 20.3 mg
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 29.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g
- Sugars: 3.4 g
- Protein: 8.7 g
Summer Vegetable Succotash
From Gourmet Magazine.
Ingredients
- vegetable oil cooking spray
- 1 large red onion, cut into 1/4-inch wedges
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced diagonally
- 2 crookneck yellow squash, sliced diagonally
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Nutrients
- Calories: 49.2
- Calories from Fat: 13 g
- Total Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 11.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 8.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
- Sugars: 5.2 g
- Protein: 1.7 g
Mediterranean Vegetables
Very simple and simply delicious!
Ingredients
- vegetable oil cooking spray
- 1 lb red potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb celery root, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb rutabaga, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb carrot, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb parsnip, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 leeks, cut into 1-inch-thick rounds (white and pale green parts only)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1⁄2 cup olive oil
- 10 cloves garlic, peeled
Nutrients
- Calories: 299.9
- Calories from Fat: 128 g
- Total Fat: 14.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 129.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 41.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.8 g
- Sugars: 12.3 g
- Protein: 4.7 g
Roasted Root Vegetables with Rosemary
This one is for the veggie lovers! This recipe can be made four hours ahead and reheated when the it's time…
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 10 mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 (10 ounce) russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth
- 3 cups canned crushed tomatoes, with added puree
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- additional chopped fresh parsley
Nutrients
- Calories: 85.7
- Calories from Fat: 5 g
- Total Fat: 0.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 147.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
- Sugars: 7.6 g
- Protein: 3.8 g
Low-Fat Vegetable Soup
A soup so delicious and easy and low fat, too! an excellent soup to serve anytime! From Bon Appetite, 1995.
Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 russet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2 cubes
- 1⁄2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels or 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Nutrients
- Calories: 294
- Calories from Fat: 91 g
- Total Fat: 10.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.2 g
- Cholesterol: 19.9 mg
- Sodium: 481.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 45.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
- Sugars: 13.2 g
- Protein: 9.9 g
Corn and Potato Chowder
Wonderful!
Ingredients
- 10 ounces frozen spinach, thaw and drain
- 1 (1 1/2 ounce) package Knorr vegetable soup mix
- 1 1⁄2 cups sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 loaf sourdough bread or 1 loaf pumpernickel bread
Nutrients
- Calories: 1537.9
- Calories from Fat: 326 g
- Total Fat: 36.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 18.3 g
- Cholesterol: 72.2 mg
- Sodium: 3371.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 249.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 13.9 g
- Sugars: 16.7 g
- Protein: 57.4 g
Spinach Dip
Simple and wonderful.
Ingredients
- 1 turkey carcass, broken into large pieces
- 4 1⁄2 quarts water
- 1⁄3 cup water
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 pieces peeled fresh ginger root (1-inch cubes)
- 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 large boiling potatoes (about 1 pound total)
- 4 cups chopped onions
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk (available at Asian markets, specialty foods shops, and some supermarkets)
- 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1⁄3 cup finely chopped fresh coriander
- coriander sprig (to garnish)
Nutrients
- Calories: 162.3
- Calories from Fat: 95 g
- Total Fat: 10.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 34 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 16.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
- Sugars: 4 g
- Protein: 2.2 g
Turkey Mulligatawny Soup with Coriander
I'm always looking for wonderful ways to use leftover turkey. This is a great soup recipe from Gourmet Magazine! Soup's on!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 1⁄2 lbs tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped or 3 cups diced canned tomatoes, with, juices
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta or 12 ounces fusilli
- 6 ounces arugula, tough stems trimmed, leaves coarsely chopped
- 3⁄4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
Nutrients
- Calories: 309.1
- Calories from Fat: 58 g
- Total Fat: 6.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 24 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 59.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 10.4 g
- Sugars: 8.5 g
- Protein: 7.7 g
Penne with Arugula and Tomatoes
I found this wonderful recipe in a 1995 issue of Bon Appétit.
Ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup butter
- 1⁄2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1⁄2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 cups Italian bread, cubes
- 1 large egg, slightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon chablis (or other dry white wine)
- 4 (8 ounce) farm raised whole trout, dressed
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 slices bacon, cut in half
- lemon slice
- fresh parsley sprig
Nutrients
- Calories: 549.7
- Calories from Fat: 267 g
- Total Fat: 29.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.9 g
- Cholesterol: 211.3 mg
- Sodium: 1116.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
- Sugars: 1.4 g
- Protein: 51.8 g
Stuffed Rainbow Trout
This is an absolutely wonderful dish for trout! I used trout fillet instead of the whole trout and it is easy,…
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 (4 lb) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 parsnips, peeled, sliced
- 3 large carrots, peeled, thinly sliced
- 3 medium leeks, halved lengthwise, sliced (white and pale green parts only)
- 1 lb baby new potato, thickly sliced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups canned chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
- 1 bay leaf
- 1⁄4 cup whipping cream
Nutrients
- Calories: 1399.5
- Calories from Fat: 826 g
- Total Fat: 91.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 385.4 mg
- Sodium: 1631.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 41.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g
- Sugars: 6.8 g
- Protein: 98 g
Chicken and Mixed Vegetable Stew
Stew is always a great supper because it is like a one dish meal. This recipe come from Bon Appétit from…
Ingredients
- vegetable oil cooking spray
- 3 red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1⁄2 medium eggplants, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1⁄2 large crookneck yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 1⁄4 cups peeled butternut squash (1/2-inch pieces)
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1⁄2 lbs penne pasta
- 3 medium tomatoes, cored, seeded, diced
- 3⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil or 2 1/4 tablespoons dried basil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Nutrients
- Calories: 405.6
- Calories from Fat: 108 g
- Total Fat: 12.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
- Cholesterol: 6.6 mg
- Sodium: 124.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 67.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 12.2 g
- Sugars: 5.9 g
- Protein: 10 g
Pasta with Roasted Vegetables, Tomatoes and Basil
This delicious recipe can be served warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 3⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
- dried crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
- 1 1⁄4 lbs broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Nutrients
- Calories: 117
- Calories from Fat: 65 g
- Total Fat: 7.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 483.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
- Sugars: 2.4 g
- Protein: 5.2 g
Broccoli with Sesame Seeds
Tired of serving broccoli the same old way? Try something new and a little spicy! This recipe comes from Bon Appétit.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 cups flour
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Nutrients
- Calories: 231.2
- Calories from Fat: 102 g
- Total Fat: 11.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
- Cholesterol: 23.2 mg
- Sodium: 182.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 30 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Sugars: 17.1 g
- Protein: 3 g
Mary’s Zucchini Bread
This is my mother-in-law's favorite recipe and for very good reason! This recipe makes two very moist and flavorful loaves. I…
Ingredients
- 2 lbs yellow squash, sliced
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
Nutrients
- Calories: 153.2
- Calories from Fat: 94 g
- Total Fat: 10.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.9 g
- Cholesterol: 86.8 mg
- Sodium: 321.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 5.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
- Sugars: 3.5 g
- Protein: 10 g
Mary’s Posh Yellow Squash
This is my Mother-in-law's favorite recipe for yellow squash casserole. It has been served at her table for years and is…
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 small zucchini, trimmed, cut in half crosswise,then cut lenghthwise into 1/4-inch-thick strips (about 4 oz each)
- 1⁄2 lb white button mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
- 1⁄4 cup dry-packed sun-dried tomato, halves, cut into thin strips with kitchen shears, soaked in warm water to cover for 15 minutes, drain
- 2 tablespoons vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional)
- salt
- fresh ground pepper, to taste
Nutrients
- Calories: 72.7
- Calories from Fat: 44 g
- Total Fat: 4.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 79.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 6.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
- Sugars: 3.2 g
- Protein: 3 g
Sautéed Zucchini and Mushroom with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Zucchini, mushroom and sun-dried tomatoes! What a wonderful, colorful dish, tasty dish. And so easy to prepare!
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 lbs pencil thin asparagus, tough end removed
- 1⁄2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
- 1⁄2 cup vegetable broth
- 1⁄2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- fresh ground pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 90.7
- Calories from Fat: 19 g
- Total Fat: 2.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 25.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
- Sugars: 5.1 g
- Protein: 4.3 g
Asparagus in Orange Sauce
Say goodbye to winter with the arrival of fresh asparagus brought to your table! When not in season, green beans may…
Ingredients
- 2⁄3 cup sour cream
- 2⁄3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon instant minced onion
- 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
Nutrients
- Calories: 212.7
- Calories from Fat: 183 g
- Total Fat: 20.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 11.8 g
- Cholesterol: 53.4 mg
- Sodium: 84.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
- Sugars: 4.9 g
- Protein: 2.6 g
Dill Dip
Delicious dip to serve with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 (1 1/4 lb) acorn squash
- 2 tablespoons packed golden brown sugar
- 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1⁄8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
Nutrients
- Calories: 150.1
- Calories from Fat: 53 g
- Total Fat: 5.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
- Cholesterol: 15.3 mg
- Sodium: 48 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 21.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
- Sugars: 6.6 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
Butter Rum Acorn Squash
I always enjoy a good squash recipe. This is a good one!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 6 cups water
- 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, undrained and chopped
- 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can green beans (or use frozen)
- 1 cup frozen corn (or use canned)
- 1 small zucchini, sliced (optional)
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 large turnip, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup black-eyed peas (frozen or canned) (optional)
- 1 (15 ounce) can green peas (or use frozen)
- 1/4 head cabbage, shredded (optional)
- sliced mushrooms (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon seafood cocktail sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- salt
- fresh coarse ground black pepper
Nutrients
- Calories: 417.5
- Calories from Fat: 114 g
- Total Fat: 12.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.3 g
- Cholesterol: 72.6 mg
- Sodium: 166.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 46.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 9.9 g
- Sugars: 13.2 g
- Protein: 33 g
Marvelous Vegetable Soup
I've tried all kinds of vegetable soup recipes and always come back to this one. So easy to do with the…