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Cheesy Sweet Pepper Burgers

June 25, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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What You Need:

1 tsp olive oil
1 green bell pepper, sliced thin
1 sweet red bell pepper, sliced thin
1 sweet yellow bell pepper, sliced thin
1 onion, sliced thin
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
4 slices of mozzarella cheese
1/4 C of mustard
4 hard rolls, split and toasted
8 lettuce leaves
1 tomato, sliced thin

How to Make It:

Preheat the broiler.
Pour the oil into a skillet and place the skillet over medium heat.
Add all the peppers, onions and the garlic and sauté 5 minutes or until crisp tender.
Drizzle the vinegar over the vegetables and toss to coat.
Spread the mustard over the top of roll.
Spoon the vegetables over the bottom of each roll.
Place a slice of cheese over the vegetables.
Place the bottom of the rolls on a broiler pan.
Place the pan in the broiler and broil 4 inches from the heat for 2 minutes or until the cheese melts.
Top each sandwich with a couple slices of tomato and a lettuce leaf and cover with the top of the bun.

Makes 4 sandwiches

This tasty burger is great for those who are trying to cut back on their meat intake. The sautéed vegetables give it a low fat twist. For something a little different try a couple of fresh basil leaves on each sandwich instead of the lettuce leaves. You can also make a great sauce by mixing together 1/4 C of mayonnaise and 1/2 tsp of horseradish together and spreading it on the buns instead of the mustard.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 7 minutes
Total Time: approximately 22 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate amounts per serving)
Calories 278; Fat 10g; Saturated Fat 3g; Carbohydrates 39g; Protein 9g; Fiber 3g;
Cholesterol 13mg; Sodium 456mg

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Marinated Summer Garden Salad

April 23, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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What You Need:

2 Tbsp vinegar
2 Tbsp salad oil
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp celery seeds
1 cucumber, peeled, halved and sliced thin
1 sweet onion, sliced thin
1 C cherry tomatoes, halved
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips

How to Make It:

Place the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt and celery seed into a bowl and whisk until combined.
Gently stir in the cucumber and onion slices.
Add the tomatoes and bell pepper strips and stir gently to coat.
Cover and chill 4 hours or longer being sure to stir occasionally to evenly marinate.

Makes 6 servings

By using those extra vegetables from the garden this salad will keep well under your budget. Use red, yellow or orange bell peppers if you want to give your salad a little color. Make this salad ahead of time as it can be chilled for up to 24 hours before serving.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Chilling Time: approximately 4 hours
Total Time: approximately 4 hours 15 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 54; Fat 5g; Saturated fat 1g; Carbohydrates 3g; Fiber 1g; Protein 0g;
Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 195 mg

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Two Bean Pepper Salad

December 6, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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beansaladWhat You Need:

2 (15 1/4 oz.) cans lima beans, drained
2 (15 oz.) cans butter beans, drained
2 sweet red peppers, chopped
2 green peppers, chopped
1 large sweet onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 C of lemon juice
1/2 C of olive oil
4 T of cider vinegar
2 t ground cumin
1/2 t pepper

How to Make It:

In a serving bowl toss together both types of beans.
Blend in the red peppers, green peppers, onion and garlic.
Whisk together in a small mixing bowl the lemon juice, oil and vinegar.
Whisk in the cumin and pepper and blend well.
Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and stir to coat well.
Chill covered for at least 60 minutes before serving.

Makes 16 servings

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Total Time: approximately 15 minutes

This is healthy, tasty, refreshing and colorful salad for your Christmas buffet.
Dry beans may be used but will need to be soaked in cold water overnight and then cooked per the package directions.

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The Egg is Truly a Breakfast Wonder

September 8, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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eggs2brownWhich came first the chicken or the egg? Well, since we don’t normally eat chicken for breakfast it has to be the egg. Eggs are a wonderful breakfast food. They are easy to fix and very versatile. Fried, scrambled, poached and even boiled, eggs are a great source of protein and a great way to start your day.

Boiled eggs are easy to make ahead and store. For a quick and easy breakfast on the run, slice a couple of boiled eggs and place on a slice of toast. Top it with some mayonnaise and another slice of toast and you have a great breakfast sandwich. It was easy to fix and healthy for you.

Try scrambling an egg and adding various ingredients you have around the kitchen. Cheese, breakfast meat, onions and green peppers can be added to scrambled eggs. Place the mixture between bread slices to make a breakfast omelet sandwich.

Add some chilies, salsa or even hot sauce to your scrambled eggs and you have added a whole new dimension to your breakfast. Use a tortilla instead of bread and you now have a great burrito for breakfast.

Poached eggs are easy to make with an egg poacher, but even without one you can improvise and adapt a skillet or saucepan for that use. In a pan, place about an inch of water, heat the water, and then crack the egg into the water. Cook in a covered pan. The yolk will become solid. Place poached eggs between 2 slices of bread and add a slice of cheese. This breakfast sandwich is a hit with young and old.

Potatoes are a great favorite for breakfast. Hash browns and American fries are well known in most restaurants that feature a breakfast menu. Leftover baked potatoes are easy to use in breakfast recipes. Slice the potato and lightly fry in just a little oil. Add a couple of whipped eggs, some mushrooms, onions and cheese and cook until done. What a treat for kids and adults.

Eggs have long since been a main stream for our breakfast table. Fried, scrambled, hard boiled or poached they are sure to make a hit with any family.

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Wake Up Breakfast Burrito

September 3, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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burritoWhat You Need:

2 T of butter
12 large eggs
1/4 C of milk
1/2 t of salt
1/2 t of pepper
1 C of Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 C cooked ham, chopped
6 (6 inch) flour tortillas

How to Make It:

Preset the oven temperature to 400 degrees.
Place the butter into a 15X10 inch jelly roll pan and place in the oven until the butter has completely melted.
Place the eggs, milk, salt and pepper into a bowl and whisk until well combined.
Pour the egg mixture into the pan with the melted butter.
Sprinkle the cheese over the top of the egg mixture.
Layer the ham over the top of the cheese.
Wrap the tortilla shells in foil.
Place the eggs and tortilla into the preheated oven.
Bake 8 minutes or until the eggs are set and the tortillas are warm.
Cut the egg mixture into six squares and place one square onto each tortilla.
Roll the tortillas closed over the egg mixture.

These make a great grab and run breakfast. Filled with ham and cheese they are a quick but healthy on the go breakfast. Sprinkle chopped onion, green pepper or mushrooms over the top of the meat if you like.

Makes 6 servings

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 8 minutes
Total Time: approximately 18 minutes

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