Vegetables

Oven Parmesan Chips

4 potatoes
1/4 cup butter
1 tbsp.grated onions
salt&pepper
dash of paprika
2 tbsp.grated parmesan cheese.
Preheat oven to 425
Cut washed,unpeeled potatoes,into 1/8 inch thick
slices and place in a single layer on a lightly
butter baking sheet.Melt butter in a small saucepan
and add onion,salt,pepper,and paprika to taste.
Brush butter mixture on potatoes and bake for 15-20 minutes,
or until potatoes are crisp and golden.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.
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Stir Fry Curried Vegetables

3 tbsp.vegetable oil
1/2 cup carrots,sliced
1/2 cup broccoli
1/2 snow peas
1/2 cup wild mushrooms
1/4 cup thin celery
2 cloves garlic,minced
1 tbsp.fresh ginger,minced
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 tbsp.a taste of thai curry
Heat pan or wok on high
Add oil,garlic and ginger.Saute until light brown.
Add all vegetables.Stir fry until tender.
Add coconut and curry paste
Toss until vegetables are coated well.
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Curried Turnips

6-8 white turnips,thinly sliced
2 medium onions,sliced
4-5 tbsp.butter
1/2 tsp.powdered coriander
1 tsp.curry powder
1/2 tsp.cumin
1/4 tsp.black pepper
1/2 tsp.salt or to taste
1/2 cup water
1 cup yogurt
Cook turnips and onions gently in butter until onions
are golden.Add spices and water,simmer,uncovered,5 minutes
over lowest heat.Add yogurt,1/2 cup at a time,until
well blended and creamy.Serve with mashed or baked
potatoes and buttered green peas.
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Baked Stuffed Tomatoes

4-6 large firm tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp.chopped onion
1-2 medium garlic cloves,crushed
1/2 tsp.thymeor marjoram
1/2 tsp.salt
1 tbsp.minced parsley
2 slices bread,broken into pieces
Scoop centers out of tomatoes,saving part of pulp.
In 2 tbsps of oil,cook onion and garlic about 5 minutes.
Combine with remaining ingredients,blend with tomato pulp,
and use to stuff tomatoes.Pour with remaining oil in
bottom of baking dish,arrange tomatoes in dish,
and bake at 350 for 40 minutes.Tomatoes make their
own sauce while baking.
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Squash Baked In Foil

2 6-inch yellow straight neck squash,diced
2 medium onions,chopped
1/2 green pepper,chopped
1 1/2 tbsp.minced dill
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tsp.salt freshly ground pepper
aluminum foil
Combine ingredients,place in center of large
sheet of foil,wrap to seal completely.Bake in oven
at 350 for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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Sauted Carrots

1 pound carrots
1 tbsp.fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp.frozen apple juice,concentrate,thawed
1 tsp.margarine
Poppy seeds for garnish
In non stick skillet,combine carrots,lemon juice
and apple juice.Place over medium high heat and
saute about 3 minutes,stirring constantly.Add margarine,
and stir to coat evenly.Granish with poppy seeds.
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Baked Tomatoes

2 tomatoes,cut into halves
1 tbsp.oil
1/2 tsp.parsley flakes
1/4 tsp.oregano
1/4 tsp.basil
Place tomato halves in a lightly oiled baking dish.
Drizzle oil over tomatoes and sprinkle with remaining
ingredients.Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes.
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Apple Butter Sweet Potatoes

2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup apple butter
1/4 tsp.salt
1 tbsp.dark brown sugar
1/3 cup pecans,coarsely chopped
Prepare sweet potatoes,cut into 1-inch cubes.
Cook in lightly salted boiling water to cover
until tender,about 15 minutes.Drain and let cool.
Melt butter in large non skillet over medium heat,
mix in apple butter,sugar and salt.Add sweet potatoes.
Cook over medium low heat until heated through,
stirring often.Turn into serving bowl,sprinkle with pecans.
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Stir Fried Broccoli n Vegetables

1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp.corn starch
1 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp.soy suace
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup onion,minced
2 cups broccoli
2 cups cauliflower
Mix suagr,cornstarch,chicken broth and soy sauce
together.Set aside.Heat vegetable oil in skillet
and saute onion.Add broccoli and cauliflower,
stir fry for 3-5 minutes.Add cornstarch mixture to
thicken and heat about 2 minutes.
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Zucchini Fries

4 cups zucchini,cut like french fries
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp.soy sauce
onion salt
Heat oil and add zucchuni,tossing gently
until slightly tender.Sprinkle with soy sauce,
and season with onion salt.
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Spicy Green Beans

1 large can long cut green beans
4 slices bacon
small jar hickory flavor barbecue sauce
Heat oven to 350.Drain green beans,seperate
into 4 portions,wrap each portion with a slice of bacon.
Place portions in a baking dish and cover with barbecue sauce.
Bake for about 20 minutes,or until bacon is done.
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Grilled Onion&Potato Slices

1/3 cup salad dressing
3 garlic cloves,minced
1/2 tsp.paprika
1/4 tsp.salt
1/4 tsp.pepper
3 poatoes,cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 large onion,sliced
Mix salad dressing and seasonings in large bowl,
until well blended.Stir in potatoes and onions,
until well coated.Divide mixture evenly among 6
(12-incch)square pieces of heavy foil,sealing
each to form a packet.Place on grill over medium
hot.Grill,covered,for 25-30 minutes,
or until potatoes are tender.
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Fried Eggplant

2 medium eggplants
1 tsp.salt
1 egg,beaten
1 cup cornmeal
vegetable oil,for frying
Peel eggplants and rthinly slice.
Sprinkle with salt.Dip in egg and dredge in cornmeal.
Fry in vegetable oil until brown.Drain on paper towel.
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Baked Cauliflower

1 large head cauliflower
1/2 cup.buttered,fine,dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 egg yolks
2 tbsp.flour
2 cups.dairy sour cream
1 cup cooked ham
Grease casserole dish.Break cauliflower into flowerettes
cook until tender,but firm.Mix and set aside buttered
bread crumbs and cheese.Mix in a bowl 2 egg yolks slightly
beaten and 2 tbsp.flour.Blend in sourcream.Beat 2 egg
whites until stiff peaks are formed.Fold egg whites
into sourcream mixture.Arrange 1/2 of cauliflower on
bottom of casserole.Spoon 1 cup cubed cooked ham over
cauliflower.Pour 1/2 sauce over ham.Repeat layers.
Sprinkle crumb mixture over top.Bake at 350 for 20-30
minutes or until top is lightly browned.
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Brussel Sprouts In Herb Butter

2(10oz)pkg.frozen brussel sprouts
3 tbsp.butter or margarine
1/2 tbsp.grated onion
1/2 tbsp.lemon juice
1/4 tsp.salt
1/8 tsp.crushed thyme
1/8 tsp.marjoram,crushed
1/8 tsp.savory,crushed
Set saucepan over low heat until butter is melted,
stirring to blend in herbs and seasonings.Cook brussel
sprouts until tender,drain and put in serving dish.
Pour butter mixture over brussel sprouts and toss
gently to coat evenly and thoroughly.
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