50 ml walnuts, chopped 1/4 cup 15 ml olive oil 1 tbsp 15 ml butter 1 tbsp 1 medium zucchini, thickly sliced pinch ground nutmeg salt & pepper to taste Place medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add walnuts and toast Read More …
Nutty Zucchini
Category: Recipes
Creamy Onion, Garlic and Dill Beans
175 ml chicken broth 3/4 cup 750 g whole green beans, trimmed 1 1/2 lb 30 ml butter 2 tbsp 125 ml red onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup 2 garlic cloves, minced 15 ml all purpose flour 1 tbsp 50 Read More …
Stuffed Artichokes
6 medium artichokes 1/2 lemon 1/2 500 ml soft bread crumbs 2 cup 175 ml parmesan cheese, grated 3/4 cup 75 ml parsley, chopped 1/3 cup 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tomato, finely diced salt & pepper to taste 75 Read More …
Apple Brussels Sprouts
500 g brussels sprouts, trimmed 1 lb 500 ml apple juice 2 cup 250 ml water 1 cup – salt & pepper to taste – 20 ml vegetable oil 1 1/2 tbsp 15 ml cider vinegar 1 tbsp 250 ml Read More …
Layered Bake Zucchini
30 ml butter 2 tbsp 1 small onion, chopped 1 medium zucchini, sliced – large tomato, sliced 2 ml dried oregano 1/2 tsp 1 egg, beaten 125 ml Gruyere cheese, grated 1/2 cup In a skillet, over medium-high heat, melt Read More …
Harvard Beets
Makes 8 to 10 servings 2 pounds medium beets, tops removed 1/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup water 3 tablespoons butter Boil beets in skins in covered, Read More …
Menudong Gulay
chayote 2 whole chayote cube slice onion 1 whole onion carrots 2 pcs cube slice potato 3 pcs cube slice 1 can corn kernel 1 can green peas garlic 2 whole cloves oil/ margarine 2tbsps 1 can evaporated milk pepper 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 …
Spicy Eggplant with Caramelized Onions
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon julienne-cut onions, for garnish 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 2/3 cups peeled 1/2 inch cubed eggplant 2 tablespoons medium diced red bell peppers 3 tablespoons salsa 1/4 cup coarsely chopped, firmly packed fresh 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 …
Cucumbers in Sour Cream
2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced 5 ml salt 1 tsp 15 ml vinegar 1 tbsp 250 ml sour cream 1 cup 5 ml sugar 1 tsp 15 ml green onion, chopped 1 tbsp In a large bowl; place cucumber slices. 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 …
Blue Cheese Green Beans
225 g green beans, trimmed 1/2 lb 30 ml walnut pieces 2 tbsp 30 ml blue cheese 2 tbsp 15 ml butter, melted 1 tbsp Cook beans until tender crisp. Add walnuts, blue cheese and butter. Gently mix. Serves 2 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 …
Rum Baked Beans
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …