1 ml vinegar 1/4 cup 15 ml sugar 1 tbsp 2 ml salt 1/2 tsp 1 ml celery seeds 1/4 cup 750 ml large cucumber, halved lengthwise & thinly sliced 3 cup 75 ml onion, thinly sliced 1/3 cup In Read More …
Marinated Cucumbers
Category: Vegetables
Tangy Red Bulgar
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 cup chopped red or green bell pepper, or combination 1 cup chopped zucchini or yellow squash, or both 2-1/4 cup Bloody Mary mix or vegetable juice 1 cup bulgur wheat 1 tablespoon lemon Read More …
Sweet Potato Polenta
2-1/2 lbs Red Garnet Yams in 1 inch pieces 1-3/4 cups Polenta (fine corn meal) 5-1/2 cups Vegetable stock 1 teaspoon Salt 1 small Chipotle pepper stemmed, seeded, chopped 3/4 cup Yellow onion finely chopped 1-1/2 teaspoons Fresh garlic, minced Read More …
Swiss Vegetable Medley
16-oz. pkg. frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower 10-oz. can cream of mushroom soup 4 ounce Swiss cheese, shredded 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4-oz. jar diced pimento, drained 2.8-oz. can French-style onion rings Thaw and drain vegetable mixture. Read More …
Sweet & Sour Pomegranate Tofu
Makes 4 servings SAUCE 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 cup chopped onions 3 cloves minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced gingeroot 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 cup walnuts, ground to a coarse powder 2 teaspoons sugar 2-1/2 Read More …
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
1 8-oz. can tomato paste 1 small carrot (1/4 cup) shredded 2 Tab. water 1/4 tea. dried basil, crushed 1/4 tea. dried oregano,crushed 1 beaten egg 1/3 c. fine dry seasoned bread crumbs 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 1 small Read More …
Spicy String Beans
1 lb slender green beans, ends trimmed 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1-1/2 teaspoons chili sauce 3 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 green onions, chopped In a large pot of boiling water; Read More …
Snake Creek Grill Caramel Carrots
Source: Barbara Hill, Snake Creek Grill, Heber, Utah 6 carrots, peeled, cut diagonally 1 teaspoon canola oil 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons brown sugar Blanch carrots in boiling water until tender, approximately 20 minutes. Do not overcook. Cool quickly in Read More …
San Andreas Grill Vegetable Kabobs
Source: Executive Chef Jason Hill, San Andreas Grill, Mountain High Ski Resort, Wrightwood Zucchini, sliced Yellow squash, sliced Whole mushrooms Red onions, quartered Marinate vegetables in a little melted butter and season with salt and pepper. Place on skewers and Read More …
Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 clove garlic, minced salt & pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon brown sugar 2 cups cherry tomatoes 2 bunches asparagus In a small bowl; whisk oil with Read More …
Red Lobster Basil Shrimp Stuffed Zucchini
4 zucchini (2- to 3-inch diameter) 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 tablespoon minced onion 1/2 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 pound small shrimp, peeled, deveined (cut shrimp if they are larger than a quarter) 1 tablespoon minced Read More …
Poor Man’s Caviar
Serves: 4 to 6 4 tablespoons olive oil 3 medium size eggplants, ends removed and cut in half lengthwise 1 small onion minced 3 garlic cloves, finely minced 6 basil leaves, minced 2 tablespoons chives, finely sliced 1 lemon juiced Read More …
Pepper Cabbage
1 medium size Cabbage, finely chopped 3 tablespoons cooking oil 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon whole pepper Salt to taste 1 teaspoon lemon juice Heat oil in a wok add mustard seeds and pepper and allow them to splutter. Read More …
Red Delicious Apple Stuffed Squash
1 small buttercup squash (1 lb.) 1 cup chopped Red Delicious apples 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 teaspoon lemon juice dash of nutmeg Cut squash into fourths, remove seeds and fibers. Place squash pieces, skin Read More …
Avocado and Scallop Ceviche
1/2 cup Fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons Peanut oil or vegetable oil 24 Green peppercorns; crushed Salt Freshly ground black pepper 3/4 pounds Sea or bay scallops finely chopped 1 large Ripe avocado; peeled 2 tablespoons Fresh chives, chopped or Read More …
Diabetic Low Fat Buttery Spaghetti Squash
3 pounds spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise, seeded 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1/4 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Place squash, cut side down, in a microwave-safe dish. Add 2 tablespoons water. Read More …
Diabetic Low Fat Minted Tomato Sauté
Yield: 4 servings 24 Cherry tomatoes 1 tablespoon Olive oil 3 tablespoon Chopped fresh Mint Trim stems from tomatoes and rinse. In a large, non-stick skillet, heat oil. Cook tomatoes 3 minutes, stirring. Add mint and stir to mix Food Read More …
Diabetic Low Fat Roasted Turnips with Ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt 1 pound turnips, peeled, cut into 2 x 1/2 x 1/2-inch strips 2 teaspoons dark Asian sesame oil 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Bring 2 quarts water and Read More …
Diabetic Low Fat Zucchini and Feta Gratin
2-1/2 cups long grain rice, cooked 1 cup low-fat feta cheese, crumbled cooking spray 4 cups, zucchini, sliced 1/2 tsp.salt 1/8 tsp.pepper 1 teaspoon dried mint flakes 1 dash ground nutmeg 3 large eggs,lightly beaten or egg substitute Preheat oven Read More …
Diabetic Sweet Potato Revenge
2 (16 oz.) cans sweet potatoes or yams, drained and mashed 1/2 cup orange juice concentrate 1/2 cup skim milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoon chopped pecans Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray an 11×7 baking dish Read More …
Dilled Zucchini
3 pounds zucchini, cubed 1 large onion, minced 6 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons flour 1/2 cup sour cream 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon sugar salt to taste 2 tablespoons dill weed Preheat oven to 325 F. Cook zucchini in Read More …
Drinkwater’s City Hall Steakhouse Specialty Spinach
Source: Chef Charles Schwerd, Drinkwater’s City Hall Steakhouse, Scottsdale, Arizona 6 ounces butter 1/2 cup flour 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 tablespoon white pepper 1-1/4 quarts half-and-half 3 cups frozen sweet corn 3 cups frozen chopped spinach Melt butter in saucepan. Read More …
III Forks Restaurant Off the Cob Cream Corn
Source: Chris Vogeli, Executive Chef, III Forks, Dallas, Texas 10 ears fresh corn, shucked, cooked and off cob 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Read More …
Low Fat Carrot Stuffed Cabbage Leaves
1 head green cabbage, about 2-1/2 lbs. 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 Tablespoon oil 1-1/2 cups raw carrots, scrubbed and finely grated 2 cups cooked mashed potatoes 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup fresh parsley, Read More …
Low Fat Braised Pumpkin
1/2 cup vegetable broth 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon apple juice 3/4 cup onion, finely chopped 2 cups peeled and coarsely shredded pumpkin 1/8 teaspoon white pepper Salt (optional) 4 green onions, sliced In a large non-stick frying pan, Read More …
Low Fat Bryani
Makes 6 servings 1 9 ounce package frozen green beans 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic clove, minced 2 fresh peaches, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup cashews, roasted, chopped 2 cups water 2 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 teaspoon Read More …
Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables
1 pound Large onion 1 pound Red bell pepper 1 pound Green bell pepper 1 pound Yellow squash 1 pound Zucchini squash 1 cup Olive oil 1/3 cup Italian seasoning Peel onions and cut top-to-bottom in large wedges. Cut tops Read More …
Onion Confit
I would suggest serving this stirred into pasta with wilted greens and chicken stock, as an hors d’oeuvre, or with grilled or roasted chicken or fish. 4 large onions 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon Read More …
Peppers Stuffed with Bulgar Pilaf
You can of course vary the mixture of herbs used in this dish according to availability. 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped 1-2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 2 oz (50 g) bulgar wheat burghul, pourgouri, or cracked wheat) 2 Read More …
Ensalada de pimientos asados
2 lb Sweet red peppers 2 Cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoon Olive oil 3 tablespoon Vinegar 2 tablespoon Chopped parsley Yield: 6 Servings Wash and dry the peppers. Roast them in the broiler grill, turning frequently until they are charred Read More …
Augusta Grill Corn Pudding
Source: John Malik, Executive Chef Augusta Grill Greenville, South Carolina 2 cups fresh shucked corn, about 4 ears 1/3 cup heavy cream 2 scallions, finely chopped Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste Pinch of fresh chopped parsley Cayenne Read More …
Low Fat Braised Chard with Saffron and Tomato
1 pound Swiss chard stems 1 quart water, see below 1 bay leaf 2 slices onion 2 sprigs thyme 1 lemon, juice of Salt and freshly milled pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 small onion, finely diced 2 Read More …
Low Fat Cauliflower with Mustard Sauce
Makes 6 servings 1 head cauliflower 3/4 cup cool whip free 3/4 cup fat free mayonnaise salt, to taste 1-1/2 tablespoons prepared mustard, pref. Dijon or Dusseldorf 1/2 lemon, juice only paprika Remove the stem and leaves from the cauliflower. Read More …
Low Fat Cumin Spiced Black Beans (high fiber)
1 teaspoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 sweet red pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15 ounces) low-sodium corn, drained 1/2 cup reduced-fat chicken broth 2 Tablespoons fresh Read More …
Low Fat Italian Vegetable Bake
Makes 4 servings 7 ounces canned tomatoes, whole 1/8 pound green beans, fresh, sliced 1/8 pound fresh okra, cut into 1/2-inch lengths 1/8 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 1/8 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 1/8 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped 1/4 Read More …
Low Fat Maize de Bolivia
Makes 6 servings 2 large ears of corn on the cob 1/2 cup beaten liquid egg substitute 1/2 teaspoon hot chile powder 1/8 teaspoon anise seed 1 teaspoon flour 1/4 pound thinly sliced low fat cheddar cheese Cut kernels from Read More …
Low Fat Mint Glazed Carrots and Snow Peas
Makes 4 servings 1 tablespoon low fat margarine 3 carrots, thinly sliced diagonally 1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed 2 tablespoons granulated sugar substitute, or 3 packets or 2 Tbl.. sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint Read More …
Low Fat Orange Glazed Carrots and Asparagus (high fiber)
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2″ pieces, or one 10-ounce package frozen cut asparagus 1 cup baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise, or 3 medium carrots, thinly bias-sliced 3/4 cup frozen orange juiceoncentrate, thawed 1 tablespoon cornstarch Read More …
Meshwiya
4 each Tomatoes 1 each Green bell pepper 1 teaspoon Salt 1 tablespoon Cumin 2 each Garlic cloves, crushed 2 teaspoon Lemon juice 1/4 cup Olive oil, or to taste Yield: 4 servings Skin the tomatoes and peppers by grilling. Read More …
Oat Fritters from South Africa
1 oz rolled oats 1 rasher bacon 1 large mushroom 1 tomato 1 egg 1 teaspoon chopped parsley Salt and pepper Fat or oil for frying Sauté finely chopped bacon, mushroom and tomato in a frying pan. Using a little Read More …
Low Fat Southwestern Corn and Pepper Gratin
1 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup diced green bell pepper 1 cup diced red bell pepper 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2-3/4 cup fresh corn kernels, about 4 ears, divided 2 tablespoon Read More …
Low Fat Stewed Green Beans
Makes 8 servings 2-1/2 pounds green beans 2 slices bacon, diced 1 onion, small, minced 1-1/2 cups fat free chicken broth 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper 2 tablespoons fat free spread 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped Read More …
Orzo Broccoli Pilaf
Orzo is a tiny, rice-shaped pasta, larger than a grain of rice, but slightly smaller than a pine nut. It is a great substitute for rice in this vegetable-filled pilaf. 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1/2 Read More …
Paul Prudhomme’s Candied Yams
Makes 10 to 12 servings 1 pound unsalted butter 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped 2 cups water 1 cup sugar 1 cup, packed, dark brown sugar 2/3 unpeeled orange, sliced, seeded (stem slice discarded) 2/3 unpeeled lemon, Read More …
Asparagus Under Wraps
Makes 15 servings 2 garlic cloves (unpeeled) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2-1/2 oz mild fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet) 1/4 teaspoon pepper 30 asparagus spears, trimmed 15 paper-thin prosciutto slices Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place garlic cloves Read More …
El Torito Restaurant Vegetable Mix
Source: El Torito Executive Chef Pepe Lopez 1 cup corn kernels 1 cup diced zucchini 1/2 cup diced yellow onions 1/2 cup diced tomatoes 1/2 cup diced roasted Anaheim chiles 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 cloves fresh Read More …
Asparagus with Oyster Sauce
Fresh asparagus; 6 or 7 spears Fresh or frozen oysters 2 tablespoons Dry white wine 2 Egg yolks 20 Butter Salt, pepper, cayenne Allow 6 or 7 spears per person. Not too thin and not too old. Trim bottom 1″ Read More …
Herb Butter Asparagus
150 ml butter, softened 2/3 cup 5 ml mustard 1 tsp 5 ml lemon juice 1 tsp salt to taste 30 ml fresh herbs, chopped 2 tbsp 15 ml butter 1 tbsp 5 ml sugar 1 tsp 1 kg asparagus, Read More …
Artichokes with Ravigote Sauce
4 large artichokes Sauce Large bunch of mixed herbs – parsley, tarragon, watercress 1 bunch chervil 2 cornichons (gherkins) finely chopped 6- 8 chives 1 tablespoon capers 4 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar lemon juice Wash artichokes and Read More …
Asparagus and Tomatoes with Bacon
3 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled 1/4 cup sliced green onions 3 Tblsp. vinegar 1 Tblsp water 2 Tblsp. sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 lbs. fresh asparagus in 1-1/2 in. pieces 3 peeled tomatoes cut in wedges. Sauté onion in Read More …