Category: vegetables
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Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers
This could be a meal by themselves or it would go nicely along grilled meat. It did take longer to cook than what the recipe stated. But, I will place the baking dish on the bottom shelf. I also made a mistake and added to much water and so the sauce was too thin. Only add enough water to reach a quarter of the … Read More Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers
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Spicy Grilled Salsa
This is part 2 to my posts this week. This salsa was served with the Herbed Meat Kebabs. Courtesy of Einat Admony. Her suggestion was to use the broiler for roasting but, I actually used the grill and then prepared the salsa while the kebabs were grilling. I also placed the peppers and tomatoes in a bowl and covered for a few minutes so … Read More Spicy Grilled Salsa
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Oven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts
If you’re not a fan of Brussels sprouts like me try this recipe. It takes no time to make and healthier than frying. 1 pound of Brussels sprouts 1/4 cup of honey 1 garlic, finely chopped 1 Anjou pear, peeled, cored and grated 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Preheat the oven to 400F. Trim the Brussels sprouts and tear off outer … Read More Oven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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Potato-Leek Gratin
This dish is such a crowd pleaser! Everyone was digging into it before I could get a good picture. I make this on the holidays and special dinners. I got the recipe from the Williams -Sonoma catalog years ago. Their catalogs used to be filled with great recipes. I made adjustments to it for my preference. I assemble it in a baking dish instead … Read More Potato-Leek Gratin
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Cauliflower and Broccoli with a Gruyere Sauce
Gruyere cheese is one of my favorite cheeses so when I came across this recipe on internet I had to make it. I added broccoli to the mix, it was for cauliflower only so I adjusted the quantities in the sauce. Recipe courtesy of Eatingwell.com. 8 cups of bite size cauliflower florets, (about 1 head) 4 teaspoons all purpose flower 1 cup 1% milk, … Read More Cauliflower and Broccoli with a Gruyere Sauce
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Spinach in Puff Pastry
I have made this Spinach pie many times, it’s great for a meal or can be cut up in smaller bites for appetizers. I got the recipe from Ina Garten”s Barefoot in Paris. Here is the recipe with some of my tips. To me cooking is all in the organization. Always read the recipe thoroughly , can’t tell you how many mistakes I’ve made … Read More Spinach in Puff Pastry
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