Summer Vegetable Bowl

Summer Vegetable Bowl 4 bacon slices 1 small white onions 1 green pepper – diced 2 cups hot water 1 pound green beans 8 oz corn 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon pepper 6 small zucchini – 1″ chunks 5 celery stalks – 1″ slices 1 large tomato – cut in wedges In … Read more

Summer Squash Medley

Summer Squash Medley 8 small young summer squash (zucchini, yellow, patty, etc) 1 pound seasoned pork sausage 1 garlic clove 1/2 large onion 1/2 large green pepper 4 large tomatoes 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs 1/2 cup grated cheese Preheat oven to 350°F … Read more

Summer-Squash Casserole

Summer Squash Casserole 3 medium zucchini 3 medium yellow summer squash 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red peppers 5 scallions 2/3 cup seasoned dry breadcrumbs 2 eggs 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 … Read more

California Mashed Potatoes

California Mashed Potatoes 2 pounds all-purpose potatoes 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 package onion soup mix 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup sour cream Cut potatoes into chunks and put in stock pot and boil until done. Mash potatoes Mix together parsley, onion soup mix, milk and sour cream. Mix mashed potatoes and liquid mixture. … Read more

Summer Vegetable Casserole

Summer Vegetable Casserole 1 1/2 cups green beans — sliced in 2″pieces 1 1/4 cups medium bow tie pasta — about 3 ounces 1 medium yellow summer squash — cut (1 1/2cups) 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 medium onion — chopped 3/4 teaspoon dried basil — crushed 1 teaspoon dried oregano — crushed 1 tablespoon … Read more

Suprise Brownies

Yeah I would be surprised too.  Spinach….really ???  WHY??? Suprise Brownies 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach — thawed & squeeze dry 1/4 cup oil 1 egg 3 tablespoons water 1 box brownie mix 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of nonstick 9 x 9 pan. Puree in blender spinach, … Read more

Hot Salsa

Salsa 1 large whole onions 8 whole tomatoes 3 whole jalapeno 1/2 whole fresh cilantro 1 dash lime juice 1 dash lemon juice 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon oregano Dice onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, and cilantro as small as possible (using food processor will make … Read more

Proper Chinese Chowing – Stir-Frying

Always make sure that you have all your ingredients ready to go before you turn on the wok.  Get the wok nice and hot and put the oil in and foods won’t stick.  If you are using gas and not electric, go ahead and leave the flame on high and adjust the head by moving … Read more

Chili

  Chili 1 lb ground beef 2 large garlic cloves — minced or pressed. 1 large onion — chopped 1 green pepper — chopped 1 green hot pepper — chopped 1 zucchini — diced 1 large can pureed tomatoes 6 ounces tomato paste 3 tablespoons chili powder (to your liking) 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1 teaspoon … Read more

Black Bean Lasagna

  Black Bean Lasagna 1 cup onions — chopped 3 cloves garlic — minced 2 cups mushroom — sliced 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon basil 1/4 cup parsley — chopped 1/2 cup tomato juice 1 cup black beans — drained and rinsed 3 cups tomato — chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 12 ounces lasagna noodles … Read more

Grilled Salmon

  Grilled Salmon 1 1/2 pounds salmon steaks or fillets 1 6 ounces can unsweetened pineapple juice 1 tablespoon light soy sauce 1 teaspoon hot pepper oil 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic 1/2 cup onion finely chopped 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice vegetable … Read more