Dhoop Chhaon(sun N' Shade) Kheema

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 250 g mutton mince
• 2 cups water
• 8 -10 whole black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 -7 cloves
• 2 -3 whole black cardamom pods
• 2 teaspoons chopped green chilies, divided
• 10 -12 curry leaves
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 1/2 onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon mint leaf, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fried almonds, to garish
• 1 teaspoon fried cashews, to garnish

Recipe

• 1 put mutton mince in a bowl.
• 2 add water, peppercorns, 1 tsp.
• 3 salt or to taste, cloves, black cardamoms, 1 tsp.
• 4 chopped green chillies and curry leaves.
• 5 mix well.
• 6 cook on medium flame.
• 7 while the mutton is cooking, heat oil in a pan.
• 8 add onion and saute until it is light pink.
• 9 add ginger and garlic.
• 10 saute until the onion is browned and the raw smell of ginger and garlic is gone.
• 11 add turmeric powder and the cooked mutton mince (this must be ready by now).
• 12 mix well.
• 13 cook until all the water has evaporated.
• 14 remove from heat.
• 15 grease a casserole dish.
• 16 put kheema (cooked mutton mixture) in it.
• 17 keep aside.
• 18 now, in a separate bowl, beat eggs, one at a time until light and fluffy.
• 19 add 1/2 tsp.
• 20 salt or to taste.
• 21 mix well.
• 22 pour this over the kheema.
• 23 garnish with mint leaves, corriander leaves and the remaining green chillies.
• 24 bake in the oven until you have a combo of dark and light colour on the kheema (the dark and light colour is what the name of this dish is all about- sun and shade)!
• 25 garnish with fried almonds and cashews.
• 26 serve hot.

Home Cooked Camping Potatoes

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 6 medium potatoes
• 5 teaspoons margarine
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon mrs. dash seasoning mix

Recipe

• 1 scrub or peel potatoes and cut into wedges or 1/4 inch slices.
• 2 place in greased glass oven safe dish; sprinkl with onion and garlic.
• 3 place margarine on potatoes; season with seasoning.
• 4 bake in 350f oven for 45 - 60 minutes, tossing occasionally to coat.

Favorite Baked Beans

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (46 ounce) can lamb & beans
• 2 tablespoons dry onion flakes
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons bacon bits
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup catsup

Recipe

• 1 drain beans.
• 2 mix all ingredients together.
• 3 bake 45 min to 1 hour at 350°.

Cucumber-tomato Raita

Total Time: 1 hr 3 mins Preparation Time: 3 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 small ripe tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cucumber, peeled seeded and diced
• 1 scallion, including 3 inches of the green part thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup chitecpin chili, seeded and minced (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 mix all the indgreients together in a small,non-reactive bowl.
• 2 cover & place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to mingle.
• 3 serve chilled.

Easiest Refrigerator Cucumbers

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (16 fluid ounce) jar italian dressing (can be fat free)
• 2 -3 large cucumbers
• 1 onion (any color or variety, but vidalia is best)

Recipe

• 1 wash and cut cucumbers into approximately 1/4" thick slices (removing peel optional).
• 2 remove onion skin, cut in half and slice into thin pieces.
• 3 put the cucumbers and onion into a covered dish and pour in the italian dressing and enjoy (for best results in taste - let sit overnight!:)).

Cucumber/tomato Marinated Salad

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 medium cucumber, sliced into cubes
• 2 medium tomatoes, deseeded and diced
• 3 ounces fontina cheese, cubed
• 3 tablespoons kraft sun-dried tomato dressing

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients
• 2 chill until ready to use.

Cucumbers And Onions

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 cucumbers, peeled and sliced
• 1 sliced onion
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup miracle whip
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 4 tablespoons vinegar
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 whisk all but cucumbers and onions together until smooth. stir in cucumbers and onions. best if chilled at least 8 hours.

Grits, Smoked Gouda, Bacon, And Corn Bake

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 10 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, thawed and drained
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking grits
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups shredded smoked gouda cheese
• 1/2 cup minced green onion
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• sliced green onion, strips for garnish

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet, cook bacon and corn over medium heat, stirring frequently, until bacon is crisp; drain well, and set aside.
• 2 preheat oven to 350°; spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• 3 in a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil over med-high heat.
• 4 slowly stir in grits; decrease heat, and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until thickened.
• 5 stir in cream; remove from heat.
• 6 add cheese, green onion, and bacon mixture to grits.
• 7 add eggs and salt, stirring until combined.
• 8 spoon mixture into prepared dish.
• 9 bake for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown.
• 10 let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
• 11 garnish with green onion strips, if desired.

Easy Spinach Almond Rice Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 1 medium onion, chopped fine-medium
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 1/2 cups milk (you can even use low-fat)
• 1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (mild-medium is fine)
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, chopped and thawed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°f.
• 2 combine all ingredients and place in an olive oil greased 2 quart baking dish with a tight fitting lid.
• 3 bake 65 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked through.
• 4 baking time may vary depending on shape and dimensions of 2 quart dish.

Cucumbers In Sour Cream For A Crowd

Total Time: 24 hrs Preparation Time: 24 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 40
• 20 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced thin
• 1/4 cup salt (add 1 tablespoon more to taste)
• 2 1/2 quarts sour cream
• 1 1/4 cups lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped scallion
• fresh ground pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

• 1 put cucumbers in a large, glass baking dish. sprinkle 1/8 cup salt on the cucumbers, mixing well.
• 2 chill the cucumbers in the refrigerator.
• 3 in a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, lemon juice, scallions, sugar, pepper, and remaining salt.
• 4 refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• 5 when both cucumbers and sour cream are well chilled, drain the water from the cucumbers and combine with the sour cream mixture.
• 6 chill again in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
• 7 to serve, arrange cucumbers with sauce in several serving bowls and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Craig's Sweet & Spicy Crockpot Bbq Beans

Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• beans
• 3 cups rinsed mixed dried beans (i usually use cranberry-incredibly creamy, kind of like pintos, navy, kidney)
• 2 ham or 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 slices bacon, finely diced (or whatever other lamb products you have on hand-i've used ham steak, pancetta, etc)
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed (more to taste)
• baked bean sauce
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 pieces bacon, diced (optional, again use whatever you have)
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar or molasses or date syrup, & add more to taste
• 1/4 cup vinegar (any kind is fine, i've used sugar cane, cider, red)
• 1/4 cup ketchup (or tomato product-tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, diced fresh, whatever)
• 1/4 cup water

Recipe

• 1 to cook the beans:
• 2 1. put beans, bouillon, lamb, garlic and bay leaf in crock pot.
• 3 2. add water to about 1-2 inches over the beans.
• 4 3. cook on high until soft, ~3 hours or overnight (8 hours) on low. cooking for a longer period (aka overnight) won't hurt them, just make them softer and more creamy.
• 5 to make the sauce:.
• 6 1. saute onions, peppers and garlic in a little bit of oil (i use a tsp of bacon fat if i have it) ~10 minutes until softened and brown.
• 7 2. add rest of ingredients, stir, bring to a boil, and simmer on low until mixture has thickened to a syrupy consistency and onions and peppers are very soft.
• 8 3. mix in beans, pour into large pan, cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 f for one hour (or longer). remove foil about 15 minutes before end of cooking time to let top brown.
• 9 4. beans are best if served the next day (i usually make this in the evening and let the beans sit in cooling oven overnight). will keep for one week or more in fridge, great to freeze and reheat later.
• 10 note: ****my secret ingredient is a can of dr. pepper (diet is fine) added with the rest of the liquid ingredients in the sauce.

Cucumber-mint Raita

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 large english cucumber, peeled. seeded and coarsely grated
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (plus a pinch for serving)

Recipe

• 1 coarsely grate cucumber and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
• 2 whisk yogurt, mint, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in medium bowl to blend.
• 3 add grated cucumber and toss to coat. season raita to taste with salt and pepper.
• 4 cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.(can be prepared 1 day ahead, keep refrigerated.).
• 5 sprinkle raita with a pinch of cayenne pepper and serve.

Easiest Macaroni Salad

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 5 cups cooked elbow macaroni
• 1/2-3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 4 ounces chopped ripe olives
• 6 green onions, chopped use most of green part
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients and chill for 30 minutes and serve.

Holy Chipotle Potato Salad

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 5 medium potatoes, peeled & diced into 1/2 cubes
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise (e.g. miracle whip) or 3/4 cup salad dressing (e.g. miracle whip)
• 2 tablespoons tabasco brand smoked chipotle hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon bacon bits
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed (optional)
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 2 tablespoons dried chives or 2 tablespoons fresh chives
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke

Recipe

• 1 boil diced potatoes until just done – do not overcook. drain, and soak in cold water (to stop cooking process), drain again once cooled.
• 2 whisk tabasco® sauce into mayonnaise until well blended. more or less chipotle can be added to taste. take care however; mixture will get hotter as flavors mature.
• 3 combine potatoes, sweet corn, and onions into a mixing bowl – gently fold mayonnaise mixture in taking care not to mash potatoes. add remaining ingredients and fold until well mixed.
• 4 refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving – longer is better.
• 5 recipe variations: deep fry or oven fry potatoes instead of boiling. add ¾ cup of diced sweet or dill pickles.

Cucumbers In Dill Dressing

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 cucumbers
• 1/4 cup snipped dill
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash pepper
• dill sprigs

Recipe

• 1 wash cucumbers; slice thinly into large bowl.
• 2 add snipped dill.
• 3 in 2-cup measure, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt and pepper.
• 4 stir until sugar is dissolved.
• 5 pour over cucumbers and toss.
• 6 refrigerate, covered until well chill- at least 1 hour.
• 7 garnish with dill sprigs.

Easy Spicy Roasted Potatoes

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 5 medium red potatoes, diced with peel
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 450 degrees f.
• 2 arrange the potatoes and onions in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish so that they are evenly distributed. season with garlic powder, salt and chili powder. drizzle with olive oil. stir to coat potatoes and onions with oil and spices.
• 3 bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until potatoes are fork tender and slightly crispy. stir every 10 minutes. when done, sprinkle with cheese. wait about 5 minutes for the cheese to melt before serving.

Grecian Inspired Orzo And Veggies

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups orzo pasta
• 1 (16 ounce) can chicken stock
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup feta cheese
• 1 1/2 cups zucchini
• 1 cup yellow squash
• 1/2 cup kalamata olive
• 2 tablespoons all purpose greel seasoning
• 1 onion, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh dill weed

Recipe

• 1 boil orzo in chicken stock and water until tender and drain, season with greek seasoning.
• 2 sautee zucchini, squash and onion in olive oil 5-8 minutes.
• 3 stir veggies unto orzo.
• 4 top with olives and feta and dill.

Easy Spinach

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach
• 4 -5 garlic cloves
• 1 lemon
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 press garlic cloves into olive oil.
• 2 cook spinach according to package instructions.
• 3 remove spinach from heat.
• 4 add olive oil/garlic mixture, parmesean cheese and lemon juice.
• 5 enjoy!

French Onion Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 large onions, sliced
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 lb swiss cheese
• 1/2 loaf french bread, buttered and cubed

Recipe

• 1 boil onions- 10 to 12 minutes till tender but firm.
• 2 drain well, blotting.
• 3 arrange in buttered shallow baking dish.
• 4 in saucepan, melt butter,add flour,salt and pepper, and slowly stir in milk and worcestershire, stirring constantly till thickened.
• 5 boil 1 minute.
• 6 add cheese stir until cheese melts.
• 7 pour over onions and mix.
• 8 arrange the cubed bread on top.
• 9 bake at 350 for 30 minutes till golden brown.

Easiest, Best Baked Beans

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (30 ounce) can of prepared vegetarian baked beans
• 1 cup ketchup
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 5 slices of chopped bacon
• 1/2 of a small onion

Recipe

• 1 add beans, ketchup, brown sugar to round baking dish.
• 2 to make this kid friendly, i grate the onion over the dish. you get all the flavor, no chunks.
• 3 i partially cook the bacon before i chop it and put it inches.
• 4 mix everything gently and bake at 325 until bubbly.i usually let it bake for a little over an hour. just watch that it doesn't get dry.
• 5 ***i try never to preheat the oven until my dish is ready. just a little energy conservation:)***.

Haricots Verts With Shallots

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 large shallot, minced
• kosher salt
• 8 ounces french haricots vert
• 6 -8 basil leaves, cut into thin strips

Recipe

• 1 put the butter in a small saute pan set over low heat.
• 2 add the garlic and shallots.
• 3 saute for 2-3 min, until just softened.
• 4 remove from the heat and set aside.
• 5 fill a medium pot with water and bring it to a boil.
• 6 add a tbs of kosher salt.
• 7 drop in the beans.
• 8 cook until they are tender but not mushy, from 60 seconds for the tiniest green beans to as long as 5 min for the larger ones.
• 9 taste frequently during cooking so that they are not overcooked.
• 10 drain and transfer to a serving dish.
• 11 add the shallot butter and sliced basil.
• 12 toss gently.
• 13 taste, season with salt and pepper if needed.
• 14 serve.

Grits And Greens

Total Time: 12 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 lb spinach or 1 lb collard greens or 1 lb mustard greens (just one or any combination)
• 1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 combine the milk and the cream in a heavy pan and heat to just under a boil.
• 2 stir in the grits and cook 5-10 minutes, stirring often to prevent scorching.
• 3 remove from heat.
• 4 stir in 2 t of the butter.
• 5 in the meantime, place the greens, still wet from washing, in a large skillet.
• 6 cook them with the rest of the butter over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until thoroughly wilted.
• 7 add the greens to the grits.
• 8 stir in the parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
• 9 can be served as is, or you can pour in a greased casserole dish and top with a little more cheese, then broil.
• 10 (i suggest the latter).

Greek Baby Potato Kabobs

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 3 lbs baby red potatoes (unpeeled, washed, scrubbed and dryed)
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or use 1-2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic)
• 2 -3 teaspoons dried oregano (rubbed betwenn fingers to release the flavors)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (rubbed between fingers)
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (more to season after cooking if desired)
• melted butter
• fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 slice each potato in half, then poke a few holes into the skin-side.
• 2 place in a large heavy resealable plastic bag.
• 3 in a bowl whisk together the olive oil with lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme and kosher salt; pour over the potatoes.
• 4 seal bag and turn to coat.
• 5 place in refrigerator for 2 hours.
• 6 soak your bamboo skewers in cold water for 30 minutes before placing on the potatoes.
• 7 remove the potatoes from the bag and discard the marinade.
• 8 skewer each potato with flat side all facing down.
• 9 preheat the grill to medium heat then oil the grates.
• 10 place the potatoes flat-side down on the grill.
• 11 do not close the top of the grill and keep an eye out for flare ups.
• 12 cook for about 20-22 minutes or until golden brown (cooking time will vary depending on the size of your potatoes).
• 13 after cooking brush with melted butter then season with more fresh ground black pepper and kosher salt.

Easiest Kid-friendly Macaroni 'n' Cheese Ever!

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 12 ounces elbow macaroni
• 12 ounces velveeta cheese, cut into chunks
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 teaspoons tabasco sauce
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg
• garlic salt
• 1 cup milk

Recipe

• 1 boil macaroni in 4-quart saucepan until soft, drain well. while noodles are draining, warn cheese, butter, milk, and seasonings in saucepan. when molten, add the noodles, and mix well.

Cucumbers With Oyster Sauce

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 cucumbers
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon msg
• water
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
• 1 sprig coriander, chopped

Recipe

• 1 remove skin from the cucumbers.
• 2 cut the cucumbers into halves longitudinally.
• 3 remove the seeds (optional).
• 4 slice the cucumbers thinly about 2.
• 5 5 to 3mm thick.
• 6 boil 1 cup of water in a saucepan.
• 7 add in the cucumbers and simmer until cucumbers become soft.
• 8 add in more water to cook the cucumbers if required.
• 9 add in oyster sauce, salt, msg and sesame oil to season.
• 10 stir well.
• 11 add in the corrianders.
• 12 stir, remove and serve.

Easy Spicy Kale & Mustard Greens

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 cups kale (1 bunch)
• 3 cups mustard greens (1 bunch)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil or 1 teaspoon butter
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon green chili pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic (minced or crushed)
• 1 lime wedge
• 4 teaspoons water

Recipe

• 1 prepare the kale and mustard greens by cutting middle stem out of each leaf. rinse the leaves thoroughly.
• 2 cut the greens into strips that are about 1 inch by 3-4 inches.
• 3 add 4 tsp of water to a 2 quart pot. bring to boil on medium heat.
• 4 add the kale first, then the mustard greens pour 1/4 teaspoon into the greens and cover tightly with lid.
• 5 cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the greens are wilted and tender.
• 6 when the greens are done cooking, they should be dark green. keep the lid on the pot and set aside.
• 7 in a small saucepan heat 1 tsp oil or butter until almost smoking at medium high heat.
• 8 add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. they will pop and sizzle. turn heat to medium.
• 9 add green chili pepper and crushed garlic and fry until lightly browned. optional: add 1/8 teaspoon red chili pepper.
• 10 pour mixture over greens. add remaining salt (1/2 tsp) to taste.
• 11 serve with a dash of lime juice (brings out the flavor of the greens).

Ginger-garlic Green Beans

Total Time: 22 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh green beans
• 4 -6 cups water, boiling
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth

Recipe

• 1 wash the beans, trim the ends, and cut into 2" pieces.
• 2 arrange beans over vegetable steamer and place over boiling water. cover and steam 5 minutes, until the green beans are tender crisp. drain beans and set aside.
• 3 heat vegetable oil over low heat. add ginger and garlic and sauté 3 minutes ,or until tender. add chicken stock, stir. add beans, cook 4 minutes stirring occasionally.

Ginger-roasted Green Beans

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 garlic clove, sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 lb fresh green beans
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

Recipe

• 1 combine first 5 ingredients in a jellyroll pan; add green beans, tossing to coat.
• 2 bake at 400°, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.
• 3 toss in ginger.
• 4 serves 6.

Grits Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking grits
• 5 eggs
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1.5 (8 ounce) cans canned diced green chiles
• 4 dollops tabasco sauce
• 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook grits in 6 cups water.
• 2 pour grits into mixing bowl.
• 3 cut butter in to 6 blocks.
• 4 pour 5 beaten eggs into grits.
• 5 add 1 handful shredded cheese.
• 6 mix and add more butter.
• 7 add garlic and salt and another handful of cheese, mix.
• 8 add chilis.
• 9 add cheese.
• 10 mix 4 dollops tabasco.
• 11 pour all into ungreased casserole.
• 12 cook one hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.

Haricots Verts With Blue Cheese And Pecans

Total Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb french haricots vert
• 3 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
• 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
• 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 cook the green beans in a small amount of boiling water in a saucepan for 3-4 minutes, until tender-crisp. drain.
• 2 fry the bacon in a skillet until crisp. remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel to drain. add the beans to the bacon drippings and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. add the blue cheese and heat until the cheese melts. stir in the bacon and pecans and season to taste with salt and pepper.

French Onion Pie

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 9 inches pastry shells
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 lb yellow onion, thinkly sliced
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons chives, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 prick pastry shell with fork. and bake at 425 for 12 minutes. cook bacon until crisp remove and drain on towel, crumble.
• 2 cook onions on low heat in bacon fat until soft and brown about 10 minutes. beat eggs slightly.
• 3 blend in sour cream, bacon, onion and chives. season with salt and pepper.
• 4 place in baked shell.
• 5 cook at 300 for 30-40 minutes.

French Onion Potatoes

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 -10 potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (i use more and i used whipped cream cheese)
• 8 ounces french onion dip, room temperature (or more to taste)
• salt and pepper
• butter (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cook potatoes in water until tender.
• 2 mash and add butter if using and salt and pepper.
• 3 mix in cream cheese and french onion dip.
• 4 potatoes should be creamy not dry. if too dry add more dip or cream cheese.
• 5 serve.

Haricots Verts In Plum Tomatoes

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 plum tomatoes or 4 italian tomatoes
• 48 french haricots vert or 48 very thin green beans
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 slice off the top and bottom of each tomato; remove the pulp with a spoon to create hollow cylinders, set aside.
• 2 trim the stem ends of the green beans.
• 3 steam the beans in a saucepan for 3-5 minutes or just until tender; do not overcook!
• 4 place 12 green beans, or as many as will fit, in each tomato; arrange the tomatoes on a serving dish.
• 5 combine the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl or blender container; whisk or process until smooth.
• 6 drizzle 1 tablespoon of the vinaigrette over each tomato.

Harissa

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 5 dried hot new mexico chilies (you can use california green chiles or ancho chiles)
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon caraway seed, crushed
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons no-added-salt tomato paste
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

Recipe

• 1 using rubber gloves, remove and discard stems and seeds from chile peppers.
• 2 wash chiles in cold water; drain.
• 3 tear chiles into strips; place in a small bowl.
• 4 add hot water; let stand 20 minutes.
• 5 pour chile mixture into container of an electric blender; cover and process until smoooth, stopping once to scrape down sides.
• 6 set mixture aside.
• 7 combine flour and next 5 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
• 8 cook onion and garlic in oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
• 9 add flour mixture; stir well.
• 10 mixture will be dry.
• 11 cook, stirring constantly for about 1 minute.
• 12 gradually add chile mixture; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
• 13 stir in tomato paste and salt.
• 14 let cool slightly.
• 15 pour mixture into container of electric blender; cover and process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down the sides.
• 16 stir in lime juice.
• 17 store in refrigerator.

Favorite Cheesy Potato Casserole

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 8 -10 medium potatoes, cut into bite sized chunks
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 peel and cut potaoes into bite sized chunks. place in pan with water and boil until fork tender. drain.
• 2 spray a 8x11 baking dish with non stick cooking spray.
• 3 add drained potatoes, cream of chicken soup and sour cream. mix well in baking dish. stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheese. top with remaining cheese.
• 4 bake at 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes.
• 5 note: i sometimes add cooked, crumbled bacon and or scallions to this dish.

Haricots Verts With Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 lbs french haricots vert, trimmed
• 3 slices bacon, chopped
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced shallot
• 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted walnut oil
• 2 teaspoons champagne vinegar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Recipe

• 1 cook beans in boiling water for 7 minutes or until crisp-tender. drain and plunge beans into ice water, drain.
• 2 cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon. add shallots to drippings in pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender. combine shallots and bacon in a large bowl. add beans to pan; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. add beans, oil, vinegar, and salt to bacon mixture; toss to combine. sprinkle with walnuts and parsley.

Home Fries With Red, , And Green Onions

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup red onion, diced
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 cup green onion, chopped

Recipe

• 1 steam the unpeeled whole potatoes until tender when pierced with a fork. let them cool, and refrigerate them until cold, at least 2 hours or up to 1 day. peel the potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
• 2 in a large, heavy nonstick frying pan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter with the oil over medium-high heat. add the potatoes, red onion, and onion and toss to coat. saute, tossing every 3 or 4 minutes, until the potatoes are light brown and the onions are just beginning to brown, about 15 minutes total.
• 3 sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. toss to blend.
• 4 cook until the potatoes and onions are golden brown, about 5 minutes longer.
• 5 add the green onions and remaining 1 tablespoon butter. toss until the butter melts and the green onions just wilt, about 1 minute.

Cumin And Saffron Rice

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black cumin seeds
• 2 1/4 cups basmati rice
• 4 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• generous pinch of saffron dissolved in 2 tablespoons warm water

Recipe

• 1 heat oil and fry black cumin seeds for 10 seconds.
• 2 add rice and saute for a few minutes until rice starts to change color and become opaque.
• 3 add water and salt. bring to a boil, turn down heat and cover.
• 4 simmer until all liquid is absorbed (15 to 20 minutes) and rice is cooked.
• 5 pour saffron water into middle 2-inch circle of rice. leave covered for a few minutes for water to be absorbed.
• 6 fluff up rice with a fork and mix. rice should be a marbled mix of and yellow grains.

Greek Asparagus Tart

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (10 inch) pie crusts (see greek baking powder pie crust)
• cooking spray
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 lb fresh asparagus
• 3/4 cup skim milk
• 1/4 cup shredded gruyere or 1/4 cup swiss cheese
• 1/4 cup finely grated fresh parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375°.
• 2 press greek baking-powder piecrust into a 10-inch quiche dish coated with cooking spray.
• 3 combine eggs and egg whites in a medium bowl; beat well with a whisk. brush 2 tablespoons egg mixture over crust; set remaining egg mixture aside. bake for 7 minutes; cool on a wire rack.
• 4 snap off tough ends of asparagus; remove scales with a knife or vegetable peeler, if desired. cut asparagus into 5-inch pieces. steam asparagus, covered, 5 minutes or until tender. rinse under cold water. drain well; set aside.
• 5 add skim milk and remaining ingredients to remaining egg mixture in bowl, and beat well. pour into prepared crust. arrange steamed asparagus spokelike in egg mixture, alternating stems and tips.
• 6 bake tart at 375° for 35 minutes or until a knife inserted near center of tart comes out clean.

Grit Fritters

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup grits
• 10 1/2 ounces herb boursin cheese (2 wheels of 5.2 oz. each)
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup japanese-style bread crumbs
• 1/4 quart vegetable oil

Recipe

• 1 in small saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil, slowly stir in grits and cook for 6-8 minutes until very thick.
• 2 remove from heat and let cook, about 5 minutes.
• 3 stir in herb boursin cheese and place mixture in refrigerator until cold and still.
• 4 roll into 1 ounce balls, set aside. (i used a large pampered chef scoop).
• 5 combine milk and eggs for egg wash.
• 6 dip grits fritters into the following: flour, egg wash, then breadcrumbs.
• 7 fry in oil until golden brown (approx 3-5 minutes).
• 8 drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Greek Bean Salad

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered
• 3 small pickling cucumbers, peeled & chopped
• 2/3 cup kalamata olive, pitted & halved
• 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (i used feta with basil & tomato)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
• 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 2 tablespoons fresh oregano

Recipe

• 1 dressing: in a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
• 2 salad: in a large bowl, combine the dressing with the beans and mix well. cover and marinate at room temperature at least one hour, stirring occasionally.
• 3 shortly before serving, mix in the tomatoes, cucumber, olives and cheese and season with salt and pepper.
• 4 serve at room temperature.

Easy Spinach & Ramen

Total Time: 7 mins Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
• 1 (3 ounce) package chicken-flavored ramen noodles

Recipe

• 1 cook the frozen chopped spinach and the flavor packet from the ramen noodles in 2 cups of boiling water for 3 minutes or until spinach is done.
• 2 add in the ramen noodles and cook for another three minutes.

Greek Borrekas

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 1/2 cups unbleached flour
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
• salt, dash of
• 1 egg, beaten
• 5 ounces feta cheese
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• sesame seeds

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°f.
• 2 stir with a wooden spoon flour, oil, water and salt in a bowl.
• 3 mix all together to form a soft dough.
• 4 place the dough in a sheet (flat) and start kneading with your hands for about 10 minutes until the dough is ready
• 5 cover with a dry towel and let stand for 15 minutes
• 6 cut the dough and form a ball about the size of an orange
• 7 with a rolling pin, flatten the dough to the size of a circle 3 inches in diameter
• 8 continue until all the dough is used and in circles.
• 9 mix in a bowl the beaten egg, feta cheese and cream cheese
• 10 place a teaspoon of the filling in the middle of each circle.
• 11 fold each to form a half moon.
• 12 press closed the edges.
• 13 place a glass, 3 inches in diameter, on the top of each borreka and take off the excess dough.
• 14 pinch the edges firmly closed; continue until all are filled and closed.
• 15 line a shallow baking pan with foil
• 16 beat egg in a bowl
• 17 brush the top of each borreka with egg, then sprinkle with sesame seeds
• 18 arrange borrekas around the pan.
• 19 bake in a 350°f over for 35 minutes or until brown; be careful not to burn them.

Cracklin Cornbread - Down Home Good

Total Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups self-rising cornmeal
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 1 beaten egg
• 2 ounces lamb cracklings

Recipe

• 1 generously grease pan or skillet to be used and pre-heat oven to 450 degrees.
• 2 measure cornmeal into bowl and gradually ad buttermilk.
• 3 add the egg and cracklins.
• 4 pour into hot pan and bake for 10-15 minute.
• 5 enjoy!

Cucumbers And Onions In Sour Cream

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber
• 2 green onions
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 peel and slice the cucumber very thin.
• 2 chop the green onions (including the tops). mix with the cucumber.
• 3 sprinkle the salt and sugar over all and toss lightly with a fork to distribute sugar and salt evenly over the cucumber slices.
• 4 let stand 15 to 20 minutes.
• 5 drain thoroughly, pressing cucumber to extract as much moisture as possible. stir the vinegar into the sour cream.
• 6 add a dash of pepper.
• 7 pour over cucumber and onion.
• 8 refrigerate until ready to serve. note: i usually double this recipe as it is better the longer it sits in the refrigerator.
• 9 i also like more onion so i usually use 3 to 4 if they are small.

Ginger-lemon Sweet Potatoes

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 lbs sweet potatoes or 2 lbs yams
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 2 small green serrano chilies, cut horizontally in half
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2-3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, to taste

Recipe

• 1 boil sweet potatoes in water to cover till just tender. cool, peel, and cut into 1-inch pieces.
• 2 heat oil in large saute pan over high heat. when oil begins to smoke, add mustard seeds, covering pan. when seeds stop sputtering, add chiles. when chiles are toasted, add onion and ginger. saute until onion is lightly browned, then add turmeric and stir.
• 3 add sweet potatoes and salt and toss gently to mix. cover and steam over low heat until flavors meld, about 4 minute sprinkle with lemon juice and serve hot.

Home Made Beef Hash #5fix

Total Time: 32 mins Preparation Time: 8 mins Cook Time: 24 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 10 ounces simply potatoes diced potatoes with onion
• 1 1/2 cups cooked corned beef or 1 1/2 cups beef roast
• 1 tablespoon seasoning salt

Recipe

• 1 1. chop cooked meat into half inch pieces.
• 2 2. on medium-high heat in a lg. cast iron frying pan or skillet. add olive oil.
• 3 3. when oil is hot add potatoes and sauté stirring gently about 14 minutes.
• 4 4. add beef and seasoning continue cooking about 10 more minutes stirring gently as not to break up potatoes.

French Onion Bread

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 french baguette
• 250 g cream cheese
• 1 (45 g) packet french onion soup mix

Recipe

• 1 cut bread diagonally into 2cm slices without cutting through base.
• 2 spread both sides of each slice with combined cream cheese & french onion soup mix.
• 3 wrap in foil & heat through in the oven or bbq for 20-30 minutes.

Greek Barley Salad

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
• 3/4 cup chopped red pepper
• 3/4 cup chopped cucumber
• 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in halves
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion, to taste
• 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olive, sliced
• 3 tablespoons vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 clove minced garlic
• salt, pepper
• 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 4 romaine lettuce leaves

Recipe

• 1 bring 2 c vegetable broth to a boil.
• 2 add barley, cover, lower to simmer and cook 12 minutes until barley is tender.
• 3 remove from heat, drain if necessary, cool completely.
• 4 combine barley, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and olives in a bowl.
• 5 combine broth, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper, stir well and add to barley mixture, toss well.
• 6 add feta cheese, toss.
• 7 serve over romaine lettuce leaves.

French Onion Bake

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1 loaf french bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices (or french baguette)
• 2 cups shredded swiss cheese (more if you like)
• 1 (3/4 ounce) envelope onion soup mix, prepared according to package directions (lipton is best)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 425°f arrange bread slices on baking sheets and bake 5 minutes per side, until dry and golden. while bread is toasting prepare onion soup. if using dry onion soup - prepare according to package directions.
• 2 reduce oven temperature to 350°f coat a 9" x 13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• 3 arrange half the bread slices in a single layer over bottom of baking dish. sprinkle with 1 cup cheese and top with remaining bread slices. pour prepared onion soup over bread and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
• 4 bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until bread has absorbed most of the soup and cheese is golden.

Easy Stove Top Mac 'n' Cheese - Weight Watchers

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 1/2 ounces elbow macaroni or 4 1/2 ounces other stubby pasta
• 2 cups vegetable alfredo sauce (ww vegetable with alfredo sauce)
• 1 cup cooked cauliflower and broccoli floret (it says and or or)
• 1/2 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard

Recipe

• 1 prepare the macaroni according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
• 2 meanwhile, heat the vegetable alfredo sauce in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until smooth and bubbling, about 5 minutes; stir in the vegetable florets and heat through. remove from the heat and add the cheddar cheese and mustard; stir gently until the cheese melts. add the cooked pasta and return to the heat. cook, stirring gently, just until warmed through. serve at once.

Fauxtatoes - They'll Never Know!

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 lbs cauliflower
• 2 potatoes
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Recipe

• 1 cook potatoes until potato slides off fork when pierced.
• 2 cook cauliflower until soft.
• 3 use an electric mixer or hand masher and mash all ingrediants.

French Onion Casserole

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 medium onions, sliced
• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
• 2 tablespoons flour
• salt, to taste
• 1 dash pepper
• 3/4 cup beef bouillon
• 1/4 cup sherry wine
• 1 1/2 cups croutons, plain
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup swiss cheese, shredded
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cook onions in butter, just until tender.
• 2 blend in flour, salt, and pepper.
• 3 add bouillon and sherry.
• 4 cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
• 5 turn into 1 quart casserole.
• 6 toss croutons with 2 tablespoons melted butter and spoon on the onion mixture, evenly.
• 7 sprinkle with swiss cheese and parmesan if desired.
• 8 put in oven under broiler and broil for about 1 minute until the cheese melts.
• 9 serve immediately.

Gringo Green Beans

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups green beans, cooked or 1 (16 ounce) can green beans, drained
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/3 cup mild picante sauce (i use chunky pace)
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup onion, diced
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise or 1/3 cup miracle whip
• 2 tablespoons mild picante sauce, reserved for garnish

Recipe

• 1 drain cooked green beans and chill.
• 2 mix oil, sugar, picante sauce, lemon juice, salt, onion and mayonnaise.
• 3 fold chilled green beans and mayonnaise mixture.
• 4 cover and chill overnight, stirring two or three times during that time.
• 5 when ready to serve, garnish with picante sauce on top.

Haricots Frites

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/4 lbs french haricots vert, trimmed (thin green beans)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• salt

Recipe

• 1 bring 2 inches water to a boil in a large skillet. salt water once when it comes to a boil.
• 2 blanch haricots verts in boiling water 2 minutes, drain and cool. pat beans dry on paper towels.
• 3 dry skillet as well and return to heat. heat pan over high flame and add oil to coat the bottom of pan.
• 4 add beans to hot oil and stir fry using tongs to move and toss the beans until they are charred and very hot (3-4 minutes).
• 5 sprinkle beans with sesame seeds and cook 30 seconds more, to both toast the seeds and distribute them.
• 6 pile fried beans onto a serving plate and sprinkle with salt, to your taste.

Faux-tatoes/cauliflower

Total Time: 21 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 medium head cauliflower
• 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/8 teaspoon chicken bouillon (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon salt)
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chives, for garnish (chopped fresh or dried)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Recipe

• 1 set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat.
• 2 clean and cut cauliflower into small pieces.
• 3 cook in boiling water for about 6 minutes, or until well done.
• 4 drain well; do not let cool and pat cooked cauliflower very dry between several layers of paper towels.
• 5 in a bowl with an immersion blender, or in a food processor, puree the hot cauliflower with the cream cheese, parmesan, garlic, chicken base, and pepper until almost smooth.
• 6 garnish with chives, and serve hot with pats of butter.

Jamaican Banana Fritters

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 very ripe bananas
• 3 tablespoons skim milk
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Recipe

• 1 mash the bananas until paste like.
• 2 blend milk and egg into bananas until smooth.
• 3 add in flour and mix.
• 4 heat a nonstick skillet to medium.
• 5 spoon batter about 2 tbsp per fritter.
• 6 wait until bubbles rise, then flip.
• 7 careful - because of the high egg ratio it is likely to burn easily.
• 8 serve hot!

Easiest Green Beans Ever

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 1 min Cook Time: 9 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (1 lb) package frozen green beans
• 1/4 cup ranch dressing or 1/4 cup green goddess salad dressing

Recipe

• 1 cook or microwave beans according to package directions.
• 2 toss with dressing and serve warm.

Fava Beans Just Like Grandma Made

Total Time: 31 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 min

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 lbs fava beans, fresh, will yield about 1 pound shelled beans
• 1 large onion, cleaned and chopped
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 shell the beans, add to boiling water, cook for apprx 10 minutes, dash into cold water drain.
• 2 heat the oil and butter in a skillet. add onion and garlic and saute over medium heat until the onions are golden brown apprx 20 minutes.
• 3 add fava beans, tomato sauce, and pepper to the onions.
• 4 place beans and onions in an oven proof dish and sprinkle with cheese.
• 5 to make this dish ahead stop here and refrigerate.
• 6 bake in 350 f oven for 20 minutes if beans are hot off the stove and 30 minutes if they have been in the frig.
• 7 cheese will be melted, if you would like it browned will need to place under the broiled for a minute or two.

Home Fries

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 potatoes, baked with skin left on
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• garlic salt

Recipe

• 1 melt 2 tbl. butter in skillet on medium heat and cook the onions until just soft.
• 2 add the potatoes that have been cut into small chunks,garlic salt and pepper to taste and another 2 tbl. butter. cook on medium heat browning slowly and adding butter 2 tbl. at a time until browned.
• 3 it should take approximately 30 minutes to make these depending on your stove and amount of spuds you use.

Greek Baked Beans ( Fasolia)

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 large onion, sliced thin
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 cup water
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°f .
• 2 in a 9 x 13 inch pan, mix all the ingredients.
• 3 bake for an hour.

Easy Spring Potato Salad

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 lbs small red potatoes, eyes removed and washed
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 5 -6 green onions, cleaned and chopped
• 1 cup sour cream (or more to achieve your desired consistency)
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 place the garlic and a small amount of salt (if desired) in a large pot of cold water.
• 2 add cleaned, whole potatoes and bring just to the boil.
• 3 reduce heat and simmer until fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
• 4 remove from heat, drain into a colander, and cool (over ice, if you're in a hurry).
• 5 when cool, quarter the potatoes (or cut into bite-sized pieces).
• 6 combine the onion, sour cream and dill thoroughly; mix with potatoes.
• 7 add salt and pepper to taste.
• 8 the flavors meld well if chilled at least two hours, but tastes great slightly warm too!

Home Style Potatoes

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 5 cups cooked diced and unpeeled new potatoes
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons water
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 dash cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch salt
• grated parmesan cheese, to finish

Recipe

• 1 pre-heat the oven to 425*f.
• 2 mix the potatoes, olive oil, water, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper and salt in a bowl with your hands. spread on a baking sheet that you have coated with nonstick cooking spray.
• 3 bake for 30 minutes or until crispy.
• 4 sprinkle lightly with cheese before serving.

Greek Baked Beans

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups dry lima beans
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 cups hot water
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 whole cloves
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook beans and drain. make sauce by heating oil in a saucepan and frying the onions until soft. add remaining sauce ingredients and bring to a boil.
• 2 mix sauce with beans and pour into a shallow pan. bake 30 minutes at 375 degrees. sprinkle top with grated cheese.

Grits And Greens

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 lb lamb sausage
• 1 chopped red bell pepper
• 1 small onion, grated
• salt
• 5 cups spinach (can use any green desired, or a mix)
• 2 cups low-fat milk
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 1/4 cups uncooked quick-cooking grits
• 1 tablespoon butter, cut into pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Recipe

• 1 brown sausage in large skillet.
• 2 add bell pepper, onion and salt to taste. sautee 3-4 minutes or until peppers are crisp tender.
• 3 add spinach and cook until wilted.
• 4 remove from heat.
• 5 combine milk and broth in saucpan and bring to a boil.
• 6 slowly add grits, stirring constantly.
• 7 cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until grits are thickened and tender, stirring frequently.
• 8 stir in butter, black and red pepper and nutmeg.
• 9 remove from heat and add to sausage mixture, combining well.
• 10 taste and season with more salt if desired.
• 11 serve immediately.

Greek Broccoli And Tomatoes

Total Time: 36 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 26 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 lb fresh broccoli
• 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic, smashed
• 1 ounce cup feta cheese, broken small
• 2 tablespoons sliced black olives

Recipe

• 1 trim broccoli, remove tough ends, wash and cut into small spears.
• 2 arrange broccoli in a veggie steamer over boiling water.
• 3 cover and steam 5 to 8 minutes or until crisp tender.
• 4 drain, place in saucepan.
• 5 add tomato wedges, water, garlic and oregano to pan, stir gently.
• 6 cook uncovered, over medium low heat 10 to 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
• 7 sprinkle with feta and olives.
• 8 remove from heat, cover and let stand 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts.

Easy Spanish Yellow Rice

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 tablespoons shallots or 2 tablespoons yellow onions, chopped
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil or 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 -3 garlic clove (depending on taste)
• 1 1/2 cups long grain rice, rinsed
• 2 1/4 cups vegetable broth or 2 1/4 cups chicken broth or 2 1/4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• frozen peas (amount to taste)
• cilantro

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a medium saucepan on medium-high heat.
• 2 add the shallots and garlic and cook until they start to brown, around 2-3 minutes.
• 3 add rice, broth, tumeric, and salt. add frozen peas; i usually add enough to cover the surface of the broth (you can gauge this by adding them little by litte, they usually float to the top). bring to a boil; this may take a few minutes.
• 4 reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender and liquid is absorbed, this takes anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes depending on tastes and your stove!
• 5 sprinkle with fresh cilantro for a little extra flavor.

Grilled Zucchini With Cumin

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 medium zucchini, 5 to 7 inches long
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
• salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 cut zucchini in half lengthwise.
• 2 make criss-cross hatches into the cut side of the flesh.
• 3 season with salt and pepper.
• 4 drizzle with olive oil.
• 5 sprinkle with cumin.
• 6 grill on medium hot grill for about 5 minutes on each side, or until desired tenderness.

Holiday Yams

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 5 medium yams or 3 large yams or 3 large sweet potatoes
• 2 apples, i use granny smith
• 4 -5 tablespoons orange juice
• 1/2 cup raisins, that have been soaked in
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

Recipe

• 1 add yams to a pot of boiling water, cover and after allowing water to return to a boil, cook for 30-35 minutes.
• 2 rinse in cold water.
• 3 remove the skins from the yams.
• 4 cut into 1/4 inch slices.
• 5 quarter the apples and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
• 6 spray a large rectangular or oblong pan with cooking spray of your choice.
• 7 layer the yams and the apples.
• 8 pour the orange juice over both layers.
• 9 dot with butter or margarine if desired.
• 10 top with the raisins.
• 11 sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
• 12 you can adjust these amounts to your own personal preference.
• 13 bake at 350º for 30-35 minutes.

Easy Spinach Squares

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
• 1/4-1/2 cup cup butter
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 cook spinach according to package instructions and drain.
• 2 preheat oven to 350.
• 3 melt butter in a 9x13" baking pan (don't let it burn).
• 4 remove from oven.
• 5 combine remaining ingredients with spinach and mix well.
• 6 turn into pan with melted butter, stirring in butter and spreading evenly.
• 7 bake 30 minutes.
• 8 cool 5 minutes.
• 9 cut into large 3"x3" squares to serve as a side dish or 1 1/2" squares to serve as an appetizer.