Category Archives: Eat your vegetables

Coleslaw with Red Cabbage and Peanuts

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Sandy

I didn’t eat much coleslaw as a kid, just didn’t.  But upon getting married, my mother-in-law Jacque loved coleslaw.  Her coleslaw was the creamy style without the red cabbage, but right before serving, she would add peanuts, toss and serve.  Good!  … Continue reading →

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Creamed Corn with Lime

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Sandy

Wow, this is good.  This is Tom Keller’s recipe for Creamed Corn from his Ad Hoc Cookbook.  The base taste is lime chiffon with sweet corn.  This is a keeper recipe.  Fresh corn on the cob or quick frozen corn.  … Continue reading →

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Green Bean Casserole a la Matthew

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Sandy

1 pound of bacons fried crisp and crumbled or cut into 1/4 inch pieces. 4 cans regular green beans or steam fresh green beans until tender.  2 cups mushrooms sauted in butter 3/4 cup parmesan grated cheese 1/4 cup cheddar grated … Continue reading →

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Brussel Sprouts with Carmelized Shallots

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Sandy

Brussel Sprouts with Carmelized Shallots 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, divided 1/2 pound shallots, thinly sliced Coarse kosher salt 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 4 teaspoons sugar 1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup … Continue reading →

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Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes or Butternut Squash or Beets

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Sandy

My daughter needed a pot luck item for a Thankgiving dinner tonight with about 19 friends.  She loves sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed them, roasted in a 400 degree oven on a cookie sheet.  I find that about 3 sweet … Continue reading →

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Spinach with Cream Sauce

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Sandy

Tastes so rich. Servings: 2-4 people Ingredients 6-8 cups fresh washed spinach 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1/4 – 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Salt & Pepper to taste Preparation Fry spinach in olive oil. When it has reduced in size by … Continue reading →

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Pearl Onions & Portabello Mushrooms

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Sandy

First time I had this was New Year’s Eve dinner and dance at the Casino while in Avalon, Catalina 2008. Servings: 4-8 people Ingredients Olive Oil Salt & Pepper Pearl Onions – blanch and peel Portabello Mushrooms, ribs and stems … Continue reading →

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Country Fried Potatoes

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Sandy

You can take the girl out of the country, but she still wants her fried potatoes! Continue reading →

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Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes or Root Vegies

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Sandy

.Potatoes – Golden, Red or Russetts (all work well) Chop into large cubes Olive Oil Herbs (Rosemary is good) , Salt and Pepper Roast in 400 degree oven for 40 minutes. Turn over as needed. I love potatoes and these … Continue reading →

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Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with White Balsamic

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Sandy

This is simple and pleasing to the eye and good eats… 2 1/4 pounds medium parsnips, trimmed, peeled, cut into 3 inch x 1/2 inch sticks. 1 1/2 pounds of medium carrots trimmed and peeled.  (Cut into same size as … Continue reading →

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