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…
EASY GREEN BEANS WITH MUSHROOMS1 ½ lbs. fresh green beans, trimmedKosher salt/black pepper to taste8 oz. cremini mushrooms (cut into thick slices)1 small red onion (halved and thinly sliced2 T. butter, cut into a few pieces¾ c. chicken stock Spread…
BELOVED CREAMED CORN CASSEOLE½ c. butter¼ c. flour¼ c. sugar2 eggs, well beaten1 c. milk1 (15.25-oz.) can whole kernel sweet corn, drained1 (14.75-oz.) can creamed-style sweet cornSalt/black pepper to taste Preheat oven 350. In saucepan, heat butter over medium heat…
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…
EASY BAKED WHOLE CAULIFLOWERWhole Head of Fresh Cauliflower1 c. Miracle Whip or mayo1 c. grated Parmesan cheese½ c. shredded white cheddar cheese or your favorite3 T. minced garlic½ c. chopped fresh parsleySalt/black pepper/garlic powder Cut off hard pieces and stem…
CRUNCHY AIR FRYER OKRAOKRA:1 c. yellow cornmeal2 T. flour2 t. Creole seasoning2 eggs2 T. pickle juice, from a jar½ lb. okra, halved lengthwiseNonstick cooking spraySPICY DIPPING SAUCE:¼ c. mayo¼ c. sour cream2 T. pickle juice2 t. Tabasco or Sriracha OKRA:…
STACKED EGGPLANT PARMESAN¼ c. flour1 t. dried oregano1 t. dried basil1 t. salt1 egg2 t. cold water1 large eggplant, about 1 lb., ends trimmed, peeled and cut crosswise into 8 slices.2 T. olive oil, divided2 ¼ c. spicy marinara sauce½…
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…
AMAZING CANDIED CARROTS1 ½ lbs. medium carrots, cut into ¼” thick rounds or use mini carrotsKosher saltBlack pepper¼ c. packed light brown sugar2 T. apple cider vinegarChopped fresh parsley Scatter carrots in large skillet. Add 1 c. water and 2…
PERFECT STEAMED ARTICHOKESArtichokesSalt and pepperOlive oil Pull off and discard tough and discolored leaves from bottom of artichoke. Cut off the stem so that it will sit evenly. Slice off about an inch off the top of the artichoke. With…