HEALTHY HERB ROASTED CARROTSOlive oil spray2 lbs. fresh carrots (peeled and cut into ½” pieces at an angle (about 6 cups)2 T. extra virgin olive oil1 T. fresh minced thyme leaves¼ c. fresh Italian parsley, plus more to garnish2 T.…
CRISPY CHEESY BAKED BROCCOLI2 large heads of broccoli, chopped into bite-size pieces1 c. Italian bread crumbs1 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese¼ c. fresh grated parmesan cheese (refrigerated type)3 eggs1 T. milk1 t. garlic powderSalt/pepper to taste Preheat oven 400 and…
CRISPY SOUTHERN FRIED OKRA1 lb. fresh okra pods2 eggsKosher saltBlack pepper/red pepperVegetable oil, for frying1 ¼ c. yellow cornmeal¼ c. flour Trim stems and thin tips from fresh okra pods. Cut okra crosswise into ½” pieces. In bowl, lightly beat…
RANCH-STYLE FRIED ZUCCHINI1 ½ c. seasoned Cajun breading batter or fish fry/cornmeal type of mixture2 eggs¼ c. milk3 small zucchini, cut into ¼” slicesCanola oil, for fryingRanch dressing Place the batter mixture in one bowl. In another bowl, beat eggs…
EASY SUMMER SQUASH GRATINOlive oil1 medium Vidalia onion, thinly vertically sliced1 large orange bell pepper, sliced1 T. minced garlic¼ c. dry white wineKosher salt, black pepper2 c. thinly sliced zucchini2 c. thinly sliced yellow squash3 oz. whole-wheat bread1 T. chopped…
EASY BOK CHOY FRIED RICE1 c. dry jasmine rice or brown rice2 c. water3 T. peanut oil2 T. minced fresh ginger2 T. minced garlicSalt to taste1 ½ c. chopped bok choy stems3 c. chopped bok choy leavesThawed frozen green peas,…
SPECIAL BROCCOLI POTATO SUPREME CASSEROLE3 c. hot mashed potatoes (store bought or homemade)4 oz. cream cheese, soft¼ c. milk1 large egg2 T. butter, softSalt, black pepper1 (2.8-oz.) can French-fried onions, divided5 c. fresh broccoli florets1 c. shredded cheddar cheese In…
OVEN-BAKED GOODIE ONION RINGS1 large onion½ c. FIBER ONE ORIGINAL CEREAL½ t. garlic powderSalt, black pepper to taste4 eggs, beaten or ½ c. liquid egg substituteFavorite dipping sauce Preheat oven 375. Slice ends of onion off, remove outer layer. Cut…
CRISPY ZUCCHINI FRITTERS WITH CHIPOTLE-LIME CREMAFRITTERS:2 medium fresh zucchinisKosher salt1 egg2 green onions, sliced¼ c. flour1 T. cornstarchVegetable oil, for fryingCHIPOTLE-LIME CREMA:¾ c. sour cream3 T. mayo1 T. Tabasco1 t. chipotle chili powder1 t. ground cuminKosher saltJuice 1 lime CHIPOTLE-LIME…
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CHICKPEAS2 T. ground coriander1 t. cumin seedsSalt, red/black pepper¼ c. olive oil1 T. grated fresh ginger1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets1 (19-oz.) can chickpeas, drained1 Vidalia onion, slicedFresh parsley, garnishJuice of 1 limePaprika Preheat oven 400.…