1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon 4 (1 pound 3 ounce) cans baked beans 2 teaspoons dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 cup strong coffee 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup dark rum 1 (8 1/4 ounce) can Read More …
Rum Baked Beans
Author: Frank
Bulgarian Aubergines in a Tomato Sauce
Ingredients for 4: 2 medium aubergines (cut in thin slices), frying oil, 50-80 gr. of plain white flour, 1 can of chopped tomatoes, 2 garlic cloves (crushed), chopped parsley. This dish is best prepared at least few hours in advance. Read More …
Bulgarian Cheese Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients for 2-3 3 small green peppers, 125 gr. of feta cheese, frying oil, 1 tomato (cut 3 disks or squares from the hard part of the tomato) Cut a hole on top of each pepper, taking all seeds out Read More …
Elote (Mexican Corn on the Cob)
Sauce: 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice (optional) Cheese mixture: 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon salt Alternative versions have a mix of Read More …
Crumby Zucchini Patties
1 zucchini, peeled & thickly sliced 15 ml olive oil 1 tbsp 50 ml parmesan cheese, grated 1/4 cup 250 ml fine bread crumbs 1 cup salt & pepper to taste olive oil for frying Coat zucchini slices with 1 Read More …
Easy Cabbage and Corn
125 ml cider vinegar 1/2 cup 125 ml sugar 1/2 cup 2 ml dry mustard 1/2 tsp 2 ml salt 1/2 tsp .5 ml pepper 1/8 tsp 750 ml green cabbage, shredded 3 cup 500 ml corn kernels 2 cup Read More …
Stewed Tomatoes and Onions
125 ml green pepper, chopped 1/2 cup 1 small onion, thinly sliced 50 ml celery, thinly sliced 1/4 cup 1 garlic clove, minced 750 ml tomato, peeled & coarsely chopped 3 cup 15 ml red wine vinegar 1 tbsp 10 Read More …
Ginger Carrot Pilaf
15 ml butter 1 tbsp 15 ml olive oil 1 tbsp 1 onion, chopped 2 carrots, grated 375 ml rice 1 1/2 cup 7 ml ground ginger 1 1/2 tsp 550 ml chicken broth 2 1/4 cup 125 ml raisins Read More …
Broccoli & Onion Fry
10 ml sesame oil 2 tsp 10 ml vegetable oil 2 tsp 1 medium onion, cut in wedges 350 g broccoli florets 3/4 lb 10 ml soy sauce 2 tsp 15 ml sweet chili sauce 1 tbsp 15 ml fresh Read More …
Easy Eggplant Parmesan
1 large eggplant, peeled & cut into thick slices 2 eggs, beaten 375 ml seasoned breadcrumbs 1 1/2 cup 50 ml olive oil 1/4 cup 750 ml spaghetti sauce 3 cup 225 g mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/2 lb 75 ml Read More …
Green Beans with Carmelized Onions
1 kg fresh green beans, trimmed 2 lb 50 ml butter or margarine 1/4 cup 2 red onion, halved & thinly sliced 15 ml balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp 2 ml salt 1/2 tsp 1 ml ground pepper 1/4 tsp 50 Read More …
Stewed Cucumbers and Tomatoes
30 ml canola oil 2 tbsp 3 cloves garlic, chopped 250 ml onion, chopped 1 cup 1 red pepper, seeded & chopped 4 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded & coarsely chopped 500 ml ripe tomatoes, chopped 2 cup 1 ml sugar Read More …
Oriental Peas
1 L peas 4 cup 15 ml butter or margarine 1 tbsp 5 ml sugar 1 tsp 5 ml soy sauce 1 tsp 5 ml ground ginger 1 tsp In a large saucepan; cook peas with water until tender-crisp. Drain Read More …
Spinach & Bok Choy Side Dish
30 ml oil 2 tbsp 250 ml green onions, sliced 1 cup 225 g fresh spinach, sliced 1/2 lb 225 g bok choy 1/2 lb 30 ml sugar 2 tbsp 30 ml cider vinegar 2 tbsp In a large skillet; Read More …
Fried Eggplant Sticks
6 cups vegetable oil 1 large, long eggplant (about 2 pounds) 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 cup confectioners’ sugar Heat the oil in a Read More …
Sweet Fried Onions
15 ml vegetable oil 1 tbsp 2 large onion, thinly sliced 10 ml Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp 1 ml hot pepper sauce 1/4 tsp 10 ml brown sugar, packed 2 tsp In large skillet; heat oil over medium-high heat. Add Read More …
Pineapple Veggie Skewers
500 ml fresh pineapple, cubed in large chunks 2 cup 2 large red pepper, cut into large chunks 2 small zucchini, cut into thick slices 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water 125 ml butter, melted 1/2 cup 15 ml brown Read More …
Roasting Peppers
Method 1 Warm a cast iron skillet to medium heat. Wash the peppers and remove stem if you desire. Cover the surface of the skillet with peppers. Let peppers cook for 10 to 15 and then turn them over. Continue Read More …
Vegetable Seasonings
Artichokes Summer Savory Asparagus Summer Savory, Thyme Beets Bay Leaves, Chervil, Cloves (ground), Coriander Seed, Dill Seed, Fennel Seed, Thyme Broccoli Oregano Brussels Sprouts Marjoram Cabbage Caraway Seed, Cumin Seed, Dill Seeds, Green Dill, Oregano Carrots Anise Seed, Bay Leaves, Read More …
Tomatoes
Roasting tomatoes gives them an exotic flavor. Roasting works best with ripe, red tomatoes. To roast and peel tomatoes, set the oven to broil. Arrange cored tomatoes with their top surfaces about 5 inches from the heat. Broil, turning occasionally, Read More …
Spinach
Remove the stems of the spinach by hand before cooking. Steam the freshly-washed and stemmed spinach by placing the spinach with its clinging water droplets in a large pot or wok. Cover and cook, stirring often. The water on the Read More …
Sun Dried Tomatoes
Method 1 Wash and stem tomatoes. Slice horizontally about 1/4-inch thick. If desired, salt on both sides, allow to sit for 30 minutes, then rinse. Lay on mesh or foil-covered baking sheets. Cover lightly with cheesecloth. Place in the hot Read More …
Bejing Broccoli
750 ml fresh broccoli florets 3 cup 375 ml celery, sliced 1 1/2 cup 15 ml peanut oil 1 tbsp 50 ml green onion, chopped 1/4 cup 30 ml pimiento, chopped 2 tbsp 300 ml chicken gravy 1 1/4 cup Read More …
Parsnip Pie
1 pie shell, unbaked 500 g parsnip, sliced 1 lb 250 ml milk 1 cup 50 ml liquid honey 1/4 cup 2 eggs, slightly beaten 2 ml grated orange rind 1/2 tsp 3 ml cinnamon 3/4 tsp 2 ml salt Read More …
Orange Roasted Carrots
500 g carrots 1 lb 20 ml butter 4 tsp 30 ml orange juice 2 tbsp 15 ml brown sugar 1 tbsp 2 ml salt 1/2 tsp Place carrots in 1 1/2 quart (1.5 L) baking dish. Dot with butter. Read More …
Cauliflower with Walnut Sauce
1 cauliflower, broken into small florets 50 ml butter 4 tbsp 125 ml flour 1/2 cup 550 ml milk 2 1/4 cup 250 ml cheddar cheese, grated 1 cup 175 ml walnuts, chopped 3/4 cup grated nutmeg to garnish Cook Read More …
Italian Vegetable Pie
2 yellow peppers, sliced into strips 2 red peppers, sliced into strips 227 g mozzarella cheese, sliced 8 oz 4 medium zucchini, sliced 75 ml black olives, pitted 1/3 cup salt & pepper to taste 2 cloves of garlic, crushed Read More …
Horseradish Broccoli
500 g broccoli florets 1 lb 30 ml butter, melted 2 tbsp 7 ml prepared horseradish 1 1/2 tsp 7 ml sugar 1 1/2 tsp 2 ml salt 1/2 tsp 2 ml paprika 1/2 tsp In a large saucepan, over Read More …
Zucchini Cheese Bake
227 g cottage cheese 8 oz 2 ml dried basil 1/2 tsp 30 ml canola oil 2 tbsp 2 medium zucchini, sliced 1 small onion, chopped 30 ml parmesan cheese, grated 2 tbsp In a food processor; puree cottage cheese Read More …
Squash and Potato Saute
50 ml olive oil 4 tbsp 3 large zucchini, sliced 3 summer squash, sliced 1 large onion, cut into wedges 3 potatoes, cut into cubes 3 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped salt & pepper to taste 1 ml Italian seasoning 1/4 Read More …
Spanish Carrots
30 ml butter 2 tbsp 1 small clove garlic, minced 500 g carrots, sliced 1 lb 1 ml salt 1/4 tsp 1 green pepper, cut into strips 15 ml ketchup 1 tbsp chili powder to taste In a large skillet; Read More …
Curried Green Tomatoes
30 ml onions, finely chopped 2 tbsp 30 ml chicken broth 2 tbsp 2 medium green tomatoes, sliced 2 ml curry powder 1/2 tsp 1 ml paprika 1/4 tsp In large nonstick skillet; cook onions and broth over medium heat Read More …
Marinated Garden Veggies
500 g carrots, sliced or cut into strips 1 lb 225 g green beans, trimmed 1/2 lb 225 g asparagus spears 1/2 lb 250 ml cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 cup 375 ml tomato juice 1 1/2 cup 15 Read More …
Low Fat Potato and Red Onion Roast
4 pounds small red potatoes, halved but unskinned 2 large red onions cut into 1/2-inch bits 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 Tablespoon crushed dried parsley 1 Tablespoon crushed dried rosemary Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Read More …
Spicy Beans
40 ml vegetable oil 3 tbsp 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 tomato, chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded & chopped 10 ml chili powder 2 tsp 1 ml dried oregano 1/4 tsp 1 can (16 Read More …
Sweet & Sour Veggies
15 ml canola oil 1 tbsp 500 ml carrots, julienne cut 2 cup 125 ml onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup 30 ml water 2 tbsp 500 ml celery 2 cup 125 ml water chestnuts, sliced 1/2 cup 1 can pineapple Read More …
Glazed Onions and Peppers
30 ml vegetable oil 2 tbsp 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 20 ml fresh oregano, chopped 4 tsp 2 ml salt 1/2 tsp 2 ml pepper 1/2 tsp 1 red pepper, thinly sliced 1 yellow pepper, thinly Read More …
Creamy Fresh Veggie Pot
10 new potatoes, scrubbed & quartered 375 ml peas 20 baby carrots 375 ml yellow beans, cut 2 onions, chopped 3 fresh dill sprigs 250 ml cream or half & half In a large pot; add potatoes, peas, carrots, beans, Read More …
Cabbage with Cranberries and Apples
1 medium red cabbage, shredded 1 large apple, cored, peeled & diced 250 ml fresh or frozen cranberries 75 ml red wine 25 ml red wine vinegar 1 small bay leaf 1 whole clove 50 ml white or brown sugar Read More …
Easy Bok Choy
1 head bok choy, cleaned & chopped 15 ml oil 250 ml chicken broth 125 ml water 15 ml corn starch In a large skillet; heat oil. Add bok choy stalk. Stir to coat oil on stalk. Cook for 1 Read More …
Asparagus with Dill Sauce
3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 (8 oz) container sour cream 2 green onions, chopped 1 tbsp. minced fresh dill or 1 1/2 tsp. dried dill 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 lb. fresh asparagus spears For dill sauce combine mayonnaise, sour Read More …
Peperoni e patate
2 large red bell peppers 4 potatoes 1 large onion 2 ripe tomatoes 2 tablespoon capers 4 basil leaves 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Sea salt to taste Rinse the peppers, cut them open and remove the stem, seeds Read More …
Curried Corn
30 ml butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 500 ml corn kernels 2 ml curry powder 125 ml sour cream salt & pepper to taste In a medium saucepan; melt butter. Add onion. Saute until translucent. Add corn and curry Read More …
Broccoli with Lemon Cheese Sauce
750 g fresh broccoli florets 125 ml milk 115 g cream cheese 2 ml lemon peel, finely grated 5 ml lemon juice 1 ml ground ginger Cook broccoli until tender crisp. Drain. In a small saucepan; heat milk over medium Read More …
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
2 bunches asparagus 500 g bacon slices – fresh ground pepper – 1 lemon, sliced in wedges Bunch 4 or 5 asparagus and wrap with one slice of bacon. Secure with a wooden toothpick. Repeat with remaining asparagus. Sprinkle with Read More …
Curry Vegetable Blend
30 ml oil 1 onion, chopped 250 ml cauliflower florets 1 zucchini, sliced 1 green pepper, chopped 250 ml tomatoes, chopped 125 ml peas 50 ml water 30 ml mild curry paste In a skillet over medium high heat; heat Read More …
Parmesan Tomatoes
125 ml mayonnaise 125 ml Parmesan cheese, grated 15 ml lemon juice 5 ml lemon zest, finely grated 50 ml onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 4 medium tomatoes In a small bowl; combine mayonnaise, cheese, lemon juice, lemon Read More …
Carrot Rounds
500 ml carrots, shredded 2 eggs 30 ml milk 30 ml green onion, finely chopped 30 ml dry bread crumbs 2 ml salt 1 ml Worcestershire sauce .5 ml pepper 30 ml oil In a medium bowl; combine carrots, eggs, Read More …
Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus
Makes 6 servings 1/2 cup Italian dressing 1/3 cup Dijon mustard 2 pounds small red potatoes, unpeeled, quartered (about 1-inch pieces) 2 cups cut-up fresh or frozen Michigan asparagus 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1/3 cup Read More …
Toasted Barley with Veggies
125 ml uncooked barley 1 chicken broth 125 ml red onion, chopped 50 ml fresh mushrooms, chopped 50 ml carrot, chopped 50 ml green pepper, chopped 15 ml fresh dill weed, chopped salt & pepper to taste In a large Read More …