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Grilled Fanned Potatoes

May 30, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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What You Need:

4 baking potatoes
2 onions, halved and sliced thin
4 tbsp of butter, cubed
1/4 C of celery, chopped fine
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp pepper

How to Make It:

Preheat the grill to medium high heat.
Slice the potatoes three quarters of the way through with slices that are 1/2 inch apart.
Fan out the potatoes carefully.
Lay each potato onto a piece of foil that will fold completely around the potato.
Place an onion slice between each slice in the potato.
Add a cube of butter into each potato slice.
Sprinkle the potatoes with the celery, salt, oregano, garlic powder and pepper.
Fold the foil tightly around each of the potatoes.
Lay the wrapped potatoes on the grill and cover the grill.
Grill for 40 minutes or until the potatoes are as tender as you like.

Makes 6 servings

These aren’t your everyday baked potatoes but they taste just as good. It’s the seasonings that makes them so delicious. To speed up the grilling time place the potatoes in the microwave for about 6 minutes to soften them slightly before slicing and adding all the extras.

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Fresh Mint Melon Dish

May 22, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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What You Need:

1 C of water
3/4 C of sugar
3 tbsp lime juice
1 1/2 tsp fresh mint chopped
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 small watermelon, cubed
1 small cantaloupe, cubed
1 small honeydew melon, cubed
1 large peach, sliced
1 C of fresh blueberries

How to Make It:

Place the water into a saucepan and place the pan over medium high heat.
Add the sugar, lime juice, mint and salt and stir to blend in.
Bring the mixture to a boil and boil for 2 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat, cover and let stand until completely cooled.
Mix the melon cubes together in a large non metal bowl.
Gently fold in the peaches and blueberries.
Add the cooled syrup and gently stir until the fruit is well coated.
Cover the fruit and refrigerate for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Drain well before serving.

Makes 6 servings

Fresh melon is a great way to cool off on a hot summer day. Add grapes, strawberries or any of your favorite fruits to this dish. Better yet make it into a delicious dessert by adding a little whipped topping to each serving.

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Mustard Seasoned Green Beans

May 22, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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What You Need:

1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tsp whole grain mustard
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

How to Make It:

Fill a pot two thirds full of water and place the pot over high heat.
Bring the water to a brisk boil.
Place the green beans into a steamer basket and place the basket over the boiling water.
Cover the pot and cook the beans for 4 minutes or until just beginning to tender.
Drain well and place in a serving bowl.
Sprinkle the mustard, salt and pepper over the beans and toss to coat well.

Makes 4 servings

These beans have a nice tangy bite thanks to the whole grain mustard. Whole grain mustard is derived from the actual mustard seeds that haven’t been ground but have had some seasoning added to them. Most grocery stores sell whole grain mustard in their spice section. Liven up your beans a little more by adding onion, crumbled bacon or ham chunks.

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Broth Boiled Buttermilk Dumplings

May 21, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

What You Need:

2 C of flour
4 tsp baking powder
4 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
1/2 C of buttermilk
1/4 C butter, melted
1 (32 oz.) can of chicken broth

How to Make It:

Place the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a bowl and toss to combine.
Whisk the eggs, buttermilk and butter together in another bowl.
Pour the buttermilk mixture into the flour and stir until a stiff dough forms.
Place the chicken broth into a pan and place the pan over high heat.
When the broth comes to a rolling boil reduce the heat to medium.
Drop spoonfuls of dough into the lightly boiling broth.
Place a lid on the pan and steam the dumplings for 20 minutes or until cooked through.

Makes 6 servings

Use the dumplings with turkey or chicken to make a delicious home cooked meal. They are so easy to prepare yet they taste like you’ve been cooking all day.

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Lemon Oil Broccolini

May 20, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
broccoli

What You Need:

1 lb. broccolini
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon zest, finely grated
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

How to Make It:

Place a saucepan of water over high heat and bring to a boil.
Place the broccolini into a steamer basket and place the basket over the boiling water.
Steam for 5 minutes or until the broccolini is fork tender.
Drain well and place into a serving bowl.
Place the lemon juice, oil, lemon zest, salt and pepper into a small bowl.
Whisk until well blended.
Pour the lemon oil over the broccolini and toss to coat.

Makes 4 servings

Broccolini is a little more tender and has a little sweeter taste than our well known broccoli. If you can’t find broccolini regular broccoli will work just fine. Adding the lemon oil gives this broccoli dish a little bit of a bite and makes it a perfect side dish with any meal.

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Fried Apple Rings with Maple Glaze

May 18, 2010 By The Recipe Mom 1 Comment
apples

What You Need:

3/4 C of flour
1 egg, beaten
1/4 C of maple syrup
1/4 C of buttermilk
3 large apples, peeled, cored and cut into rings
Oil for frying

How to Make It:

Whisk together the flour, egg, syrup and buttermilk.
Dip the apples into the mixture, coating both sides.
Pour 2 inches of oil into the deep fryer.
Heat the oil to 375 degrees.
Fry the apples a few at a time for 2 minutes or until they are golden brown.
Drain on paper towel and continue until all the apple rings are fried.

Makes 4 servings

When deep frying in batches always be sure the oil reaches the desired temperature before adding more food to fry. These apple rings are a mighty tasty side dish addition to any meal. Turn them into a great dessert by dusting them with a little confectioner’s sugar.

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Juicy Cinnamon Pears

May 16, 2010 By The Recipe Mom 1 Comment
pears

What You Need:

1 C pineapple juice
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
4 pears, cored from the bottom up with stems left intact

How to Make It:

Pour the pineapple juice into the pressure cooker.
Sprinkle the cinnamon evenly over the pears.
Place the pears in to the cooker being sure they don’t touch the sides of the cooker.
Bring the pressure up to high on medium heat.
Cook the pears for 8 minutes then release the pressure under cold water.
Spoon the juice into the bottom of 4 small bowls.
Lay 1 pear into each bowl.

Makes 4 servings

Not only do these pears make a tasty side dish but they can very easily be turned into a delicious dessert. Melt 4 tbsp of semisweet chocolate until smooth. Drizzle 1 tbsp of the chocolate over each pear before serving. If this delicious treat is for adults only dry red wine may be substituted for the juice.

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Scrumptious Roasted Garden Vegetables

May 14, 2010 By The Recipe Mom 1 Comment
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What You Need:

6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 turnip, peeled and cubed
1 large onions, thinly wedged
5 carrots, julienne

How to Make It:

Line a large baking pan with aluminum foil.
Set the oven temperature to 425 degrees and preheat.
Place the potatoes in an even layer into the prepared pan.
Scatter the turnips over the potatoes.
Layer the onion wedges over the turnips.
Spread the carrots out over the very top.
Spray the vegetables with a non stick cooking spray.
Roast for 30 minutes or until all the vegetables are fork tender.

Makes 6 servings

Roasted vegetables give your meals an extra kick. Top these veggies with a few pats of butter and sprinkle a little salt and pepper over them if you like. Any favorite garden vegetable can be used in this recipe like zucchini or squash.

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Not So Baked Bean Dish

May 3, 2010 By The Recipe Mom 1 Comment
bakedbeans

What You Need:

1 (15 oz.) can pork and beans
1 (15 oz.) can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained well
1/4 C of ketchup
2 Tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp dry mustard
2 slices of crisp cooked bacon, crumbled

How to Make It:

Place he pork and beans including the juice and the Great Northern beans into a pan.
Place the pan over medium high heat and stir to combine the beans.
Add in the ketchup, syrup and mustard stirring to blend in well.
Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer 10 minutes, stirring often.
Sprinkle the bacon into the beans and stir to combine.

Makes 6 servings

Baked beans are always a favorite. These are even better because they are quick and economical. Have leftovers? Stir in some browned ground beef and onion and serve over biscuits for a delicious next night meal.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 10 minutes
Total Time: approximately 20 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 191; Fat 2g; Saturated Fat 1g; Carbohydrates 35g; Fiber 6g; Protein 10g;
Cholesterol 8 mg; Sodium 801 mg

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Parmesan Cheese Wedged Potatoes

April 27, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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What You Need:

3 baking potatoes
1/4 C Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp bottled garlic
1 pinch of salt
1 pinch of pepper
1/3 C of margarine melted

How to Make It:

Line a baking sheet with foil.
Preset the oven to 425 degrees and allow it to preheat.
Cut the potatoes into 8 wedges each.
Combine the cheese, Italian seasoning and garlic into a bowl.
Sprinkle in the salt and pepper and stir to blend together well.
Add the butter to the seasoning mix and whisk until blended in.
Place the potatoes into the cheese mixture turning to coat them well.
Lay the coated potatoes on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the wedges for 30 minutes or until fork tender and crispy.

Makes 6 servings

The Parmesan cheese combined with the Italian seasoning and garlic will make these potatoes a hit every time. Use leftover baked potatoes to save on time and money. Adjust your baking time if using potatoes that have already been baked to 15 minutes or until they are heated through and crispy.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 30 minutes
Total Time: approximately 50 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 194; Fat 12g; Saturated Fat 6g; Carbohydrates 19g; Fiber 2g; Protein 4g; Cholesterol 31 mg; Sodium 232 mg

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