Category: Vegetable

Shrimp and Summer Squash and Zucchini Vegetable “Spaghetti” Alfredo

4/24/2016

Shrimp and Summer Squash and Zucchini Vegetable “Spaghetti” Alfredo veghetti recipe 1. Spiral Squash and Zucchini 2. Saute Squash 3. Add Zucchini 4. Saute shrimp in separate pan 5. Serve with Alfredo Sauce

This recipe makes a “pasta” from spiraled summer squash and zucchini. I used the Veghetti spiraler. This healthy dish is also very satisfying, tastes great, and is great way to get kids to eat their vegetables

Ingredients:

1-2 Summer Squash per person
1-2 Zucchini Squash per person
6-8 Shrimps per person, peeled and deveined without tails
Vegetables of your choice, diced (Optional)
Olive or Canola oil
Garlic to taste
Italian seasons to taste
Salt and Pepper to taste
Your favorite Alfredo Sauce

Directions:

Use a spiraler such as the Veghetti to spiral the squash and zucchini into to separate bowls
Heat oil, garlic, and Italian seasonings in skillet
Place summer squash in pan add salt and pepper, cook over medium high heat for approximately 8 minutes, covered. Turn occasionally
Heat oil, garlic and seasonings in separate pan, add diced vegetables and sauté until tender
Add shrimp to vegetable sauté pan, cook til pink and remove from heat
Add zucchini to squash pan turn, cover and cook for 5 minutes
Plate vegetable pasta cover with alfredo sauce and add shrimp and vegetables over top

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Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar Glaze

12/19/2015

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Ingredients:

1 pound of brussel sprouts, halved and stem removed
2 TBS olive oil
Salt and Pepper
1 cup of balsamic vinegar
¼ cup bacon, diced[i]

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425º F
Toss Brussel sprouts in 2 TBS olive oil and salt and pepper
Place on baking sheet
Sprinkle bacon over sprouts
Bake for about twenty minutes stirring or flipping once for even cooking and caramelization
Pour vinegar into small saucepan
Simmer over low heat until it reaches a syrupy consistency and coats a spoon. (Watch it closely, it may burn quickly).
Remove Brussel sprouts from oven, toss in 1-2 TBS Balsamic Vinegar glaze
Serve hot

[i] Optional

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Simple Baked Eggplant

1/12/2015

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This recipe works as a side, vegetable or even entree for your meal. It is very simple with only three ingredients, but delicious.

Simple Baked Eggplant

Ingredients:
·         1 Eggplant, peeled (if not fresh) and sliced to ½ inch thickness

·         ¼ cup mayonnaise or salad dressing (use olive oil and make it Vegan)

·         ½ cup breadcrumbs

·         Salt/pepper

Directions:
1.       Preheat Oven to 350ºF

2.       Brush eggplant slices (both sides) with mayonnaise

3.       Coat with breadcrumbs

4.       Place on prepared baking sheet

5.       Bake for 45 minutes, turning halfway through

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Baked Garlic Parmesan Squash Chips

1/10/2015

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This recipe for a healthy snack or perfect party appetizer is sure to please.

GARLIC PARMESAN SQUASH CHIPS

INGREDIENTS:

·         4 yellow squash sliced to ¼-inch to ½-inch thickness

·         3 tablespoons olive oil

·         salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

·         1 cup panko crumbs

·         1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

·         1 teaspoon dried oregano

·         1 teaspoon garlic powder

·         cooking spray (optional)

Directions:

1.      Preheat oven to 450º

2.      Combine olive oil, salt and pepper

3.      Pour mixture over squash

4.      In a separate bowl, combine panko crumbs, Parmesan cheese, oregano, and garlic powder.

5.      Dip squash slices in cheese/panko mixture and coat on both sides, pressing on the coating to stick.

6.      Place the squash in a single layer on the baking sheets lined with parchment paper

7.      Lightly spray each slice with cooking spray. (optional for crispiness)

8.      Bake for 20 minutes, turning halfway through

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Donna and Lani's Corn Casserole

12/26/2014

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While preparing Christmas dinner, I realized I didn't have enough green beans for the green bean casserole I normally make. So my sister Lani suggested using corn. We came up with this recipe for a corn casserole based on the ingredients available. It was a hit! So I decided I'd better write down the recipe and make it every year.

Donna and Lani’s Corn Casserole

Ingredients:
·         8 oz. cream cheese

·         1 can cream of chicken soup

·         16 oz. corn

·         1 cup stuffing mix, or course bread crumbs

Directions:
1.       Preheat oven to 350ºF

2.       Melt cream cheese, (put in microwave for 1 minute)

3.       Stir cream cheese and soup together

4.       Add corn to mixture and stir

5.       Place mixture in baking dish

6.       Top with stuffing

7.       Cover with foil

8.       Bake for 30 minutes

9.       Remove foil and bake for additional 10 minutes

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Lani's Sweet Carrots

12/23/2014

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Lani’s Sweet Carrots are the perfect vegetable for dinner. They are amazingly easy and delectably delicious.

INGREDIENTS:

·         2 tbsp. butter

·         1 cup carrots

·         2 tbsp. maple syrup

DIRECTIONS:

1.    Combine all ingredients in saucepan and cook medium for 10 minutes

2.   Reduce heat to simmer for 30 minutes

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Donna's Orange Glazed Carrots

12/23/2014

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These carrots are simple to make and refreshingly bright.

Donna’s Orange Glazed Carrots

Ingredients:

·        1 pound baby carrots

·        ¼ cup orange juice

·        2 tbs. sugar

·        ½ tsp ginger

Directions:

1.     Place carrots and juice in saucepan over medium heat

2.    Stir in sugar and ginger

3.    Cook over medium heat until boiling

4.    Turn heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes

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Squash Casserole

11/25/2014

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This time of year green bean casserole is the casserole we think of most, but there are all kinds of vegetable casseroles to try. Here is a recipe for one of my favorites.

Squash Casserole

INGREDIENTS:

·         8-10 squash, chopped

·         1 onion, chopped

·         1 can cream of chicken soup

·         1 can cream of mushroom soup

·         8 oz. cheddar cheese, grated

·         1 cup sour cream

·         ½ cup milk

·         Salt and pepper

·         ½ cup butter cracker crumbs

DIRECTIONS:

1.    Preheat oven to 350ºF

2.   Boil squash for 5-10 minutes

3.   Drain and mash in colander to remove all water

4.   Mix all ingredients except cracker crumbs well

5.   Put into buttered casserole dish

6.   Sprinkle cracker crumbs over the top

7.   Bake for 35 minutes

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Cauliflower Bread

11/24/2014

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Are you looking for a gluten-free bread alternative? This recipe is just the thing. It is good for you, goes well with dinner and tastes great.

Cauliflower Bread

Ingredients:
•1 large head of cauliflower
•2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
•2 large eggs, lightly beaten
•4 oz low fat mozzarella cheese
•1/2 teaspoon onion powder
•salt
•pepper

Directions:
•Preheat oven to 450ºF.
•Chop the cauliflower into chunks and place into microwave for about 5 minutes or until soft
•Place the cauliflower into a food processor and blend until it's a mashed potato texture
•In a medium bowl, stir together cauliflower, eggs, cheese, and seasonings
•Lightly spray a baking pan with spray oil and coat with the mixture (about 1/2 inch thick)
•Bake at 450º for 20-25 minutes or until the top starts to brown
•Add additional cheese to the top and enjoy!

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Eggplant patties

11/12/2014

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You can enjoy these as a side to your entree or as a meat free entree.

Eggplant Patties

INGREDIENTS:

·         1 medium eggplant pared and cubed

·         1 ¼ cup Ritz cracker crumbs (about 1 sleeve)

·         1 ¼ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

·         2 eggs slightly beaten

·         2 tbsp. snipped parsley

·         2 tbsp. sliced green onion

·         1 clove garlic, minced

·         ½ tsp. salt

·         1/8 tsp. pepper

·         2 tbsp. cooking oil

DIRECTIONS:

1.    In covered saucepan cook eggplant in boiling water until tender (about 5 minutes)

2.   Drain well

3.   Mash

4.   Stir in crumbs, cheese, eggs, parsley, onion, garlic, salt and pepper

5.   Shape into 8 patties about 3 inches in diameter

6.   Cook in hot oil about 3 minutes on each side ‘til golden brown

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Shrimp and Summer Squash and Zucchini Vegetable “Spaghetti” Alfredo

Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar Glaze

Simple Baked Eggplant

Baked Garlic Parmesan Squash Chips

Donna and Lani's Corn Casserole

Lani's Sweet Carrots

Donna's Orange Glazed Carrots

Squash Casserole

Cauliflower Bread

Eggplant patties

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