Archive : Vegetables

With the recent salmonella outbreak linked to raw tomatoes, we should all be reminded of the importance of food safety. The Food and Drug Administration is advising people to eat only tomatoes not associated with the outbreak: cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, tomatoes sold with the vine still attached...

Don’t let the name scare you, this is a Swedish dish handed down from my grandmother. Enjoy! 6 large potatoes 3/4 cup cream 1/4 lb. butter 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 10 ounce package of frozen spinach 2 tablespoons chipped chives 1 teaspoons fresh dill Boil potatoes until cooked through....

2 cups thin green beans, lightly steamed 1 small red onion, chopped fine 8 cherry tomatoes, halved Dressing: 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 large garlic clove, crushed 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar salt & pepper, to taste Mix together the salad ingredients in a bowl. Next, mix...

1 cauliflower 1 bunch broccoli salt & pepper, to taste Sauce: 8 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons grated ginger 2 lemons, juice & rind 5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 5 tablespoons grated Cheddar cheese Preheat the broiler.  Cut the broccoli and cauliflower into large...

This recipe is one of my favorites when I’m looking for a quick fresh side dish. 1 1/2 cups chopped zucchini 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon fresh basil, minced 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon butter 1/3 cup chopped tomato 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese In a skillet, saute the zucchini,...

Earlier this month I told you about another great blog; Janet Is Hungry is a great blog with delicious recipes and mouth watering pictures. Recently, I prepared her version of Stuffed Tomatoes and i figured, why not film it? So that I did. They came out really good, though next time I might try mixing...

Summer is almost over, but there is plenty of time to enjoy the fresh flavors from the earths harvests ! The title says low fat, but that does not mean low flavor. This is a simple recipe that goes great for lunch or dinner. Feel free to experiment by adding some fresh vegetables from your home garden. 1...