Ingredients
11/2 to 2 3/4 pounds butternut squash (about 2 medium), peeled, quartered lengthwise, seeded, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 1/4 pounds medium-size tart green apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, quartered, cored, but crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Freshly grated nutmeg
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, cut into pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Preparation
Preheat [...]
Archive for the ‘Vegetables’ Category
Sweetest Veg Ever! Butternut Squash and Apple bake
Posted in Vegetables, tagged apple, butternut squash, fake veggie on December 17, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Creamy Basil Mushrooms
Posted in Sauces, Sides, Vegetables, tagged basil, mushroom on August 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
¼ cup margarine
2 tablespoons green pepper, chopped
½ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon salt
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons red pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons white wine
¼ teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
Sauté mushrooms and pepper in butter. Remove mushrooms and pepper. Add cream, wine, salt and basil. Simmer until thickened; add mushrooms and pepper once more.
This is one that [...]
Snappy Spinach Casserole
Posted in Sides, Vegetables, tagged fake vegetables, spinach on August 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is a popular choice from the my office’s cookbook. It is one of the most popular fake vegetables that I occasionally make.
3 10 oz. packages of frozen spinach; drained
½ onion; chopped
2 Tablespoons margarine or butter
2 Tablespoons flour
1 cup Milk
9 oz. Pepper Jack cheese
½ cup Cracker crumbs
3 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese
· Heat oven to 350 [...]
Roasted Tomato Salad
Posted in Appetizers, Healthy Alternatives, Sides, Vegetables, tagged roasted tomatoes, side dish, topping for chicken or fish on March 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
You can eat as a side or serve this over an easy baked/roasted chicken, etc.
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Pinch red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
Toss the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, garlic, vinegar, pepper flakes, and salt, to taste. Spread out on a [...]
Organic Fruits and Veg – Which to Buy?
Posted in Healthy Alternatives, Vegetables, tagged organic products, which ones worth the extra cash on March 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
If you’re aware of the growing amounts of pesticides and chemicals large farms have to spray the fruits and vegetables with, you may be growing slightly concerned.
If you’re like me, you really can’t afford to buy all organic. Awhile back I sort of adopted the notion that I would try and buy organic if I’d [...]
Easy Dijon Dill Dip
Posted in Dips, Vegetables, tagged 3 ingredients, dip for veggies, vegetable dip on March 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This isn’t a recipe per se…but, a favorite nonetheless! Taught to me by a friend who lived in Paris with an old french couple. I love dipping fresh plain, steamed asparagus or fresh green beans (still a little crunchy) in this dip.
sour cream
dijon mustard
dill
Mix sour cream and mustard to taste (meaning just take a dollop [...]
Broccoli -In a Flash
Posted in Sides, Vegetables, tagged food, recipes on January 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
There is no recipe. But please don’t forget how easy (and cheap!) it is to add broccoli to your meal.
Head of broccoli (or 2), chopped into florets.
Sprinkle with water, pepper (a little lemon juice, if you have it)
Paper towel to cover, Microwave for 2-3 minutes depending on doneness.
