CHEESY GARLIC STEAMED ARTICHOKESAsiago, Parmesan or Pepper Jack Cheese, cut into sliversWhole garlic cloves Follow the recipe for steaming artichokes but before placing into the water, insert the selected cheese and garlic cloves between the artichoke leaves.PERFECT STEAMED ARTICHOKESArtichokesSalt and…
WONDERFUL ROASTED SQUASH1 lb. fresh butternut squashOlive oilKosher salt/black pepperFew sprigs of thymeFew bay leaves1-2 T. butter Heat oven to 400. Slice squash into 3/8” half-moons. Toss with olive oil. Arrange in slightly overlapping rows on a baking sheet that…
SIMPLE BRUSSELS SPROUTS CASSEROLECASSEROLE:6 slices bacon, chopped1 c. chopped yellow onion2 lbs. Brussels Sprouts, ends trimmed and halvedSalt/red/black pepper to taste¾ c. heavy cream1 T. Dijon mustard1 T. lemon juicePAM1 c. Monterrey Jack Cheese, shredded1 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheeseTOPPING:½…
ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH1-2 (3-4 lb.) spaghetti squash1 large onion, chopped2 T. minced garlic1 ½ lb. ground turkey, beef or chicken1 (14.5-oz.) can Italian stewed tomatoes1 T. minced fresh basil1 T. minced fresh oreganoSalt, black pepper and garlic powder to taste10-oz…
TACO STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS3-4 medium fresh zucchini, cut in half lengthwise½ lb. lean ground beef (can use ground chicken or turkey)½ c. diced onion1 T. minced garlic1 t. chili powder1 t. ground cumin1 t. dried oreganoSalt/black pepper to taste1 (4-oz.)…
IRRESISTABLE ROASTED BRUSSELS BITES1 c. panko bread crumbs½ c. grated parmesan1 T. Cajun seasoning½ c. flour2 eggs, beaten1 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed½ c. veggie oil In large bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parmesan and Cajun seasoning. Place flour and eggs into two…
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…