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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
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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
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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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Lemon Topped Berries

April 19, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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What You Need:

4 egg yolks
1 Tbsp lemon extract
1/4 C caster sugar
4 C of mixed fresh berries

How to Make It:

Whisk together the egg yolks, lemon extract and sugar in a small mixing bowl.
Place the bowl into a pan and fill with hot water just to top of the bowl.
Whisk the lemon sauce until pale and thickened.
Divide the berries between four oven proof custard cups.
Spoon the sauce over the berries.
Broil the berries for 1 minute in a preheated broiler or until the tops just begin to brown.

Makes 4 servings

This is a great budget side dish to make with the last of those summer berries. Use whatever types of berries you have just a handful of. Those ones you need to use up before they go bad. The whole family will enjoy it. Top each bowl of berries with a dollop of whipped cream and a mint leaf and serve as a great summertime dessert.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 1 minute
Total Time: approximately 11 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 235; Fat 6g; Saturated Fat 2g; Carbohydrates 27g; Fiber 1g; Protein 4g; Sugar 27g; Cholesterol 202 mg; Sodium 18 mg

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Swiss Mac and Veggies

April 3, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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umacaroniWhat You Need:

1 (10 oz.) pkg. macaroni shells
2 C frozen cauliflower, broccoli and carrots
1 C of milk
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, cubed
1/4 t of pepper
3/4 C Swiss cheese, shredded
1/4 C Parmesan cheese, grated

How to Make It:

Cook the macaroni as directed on the page.
During the last 5 minutes the macaroni is cooking add the frozen vegetables.
Drain the macaroni and vegetables well.
Mix together the milk and cream cheese in a sauce pan.
Sprinkle in the pepper and stir to combine.
Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring almost constantly until the cheese melts.
Add the macaroni and vegetables to the sauce and stir to coat.
Stir in the Swiss and Parmesan cheese until well blended and creamy.

Makes 4 servings

This is a new twist on an old favorite. Kids love macaroni and cheese and this may be just the dish you need to get them to eat their vegetables. You can use cheddar cheese in place of the Swiss if you prefer.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 10 minutes (not including the pasta)
Total Time: approximately 25 minutes (not including the pasta)

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 598; Fat 25g; Saturated Fat 14g; Carbohydrates 66g; Fiber 3g; Protein 28g; Cholesterol 86 mg; Sodium 596 mg

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Roasted Cauliflower with Onions Wedges

March 28, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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Wcauliflowerhat You Need:

2 T of olive oil
6 C of cauliflower florets
2 onions cut into wedges
1/2 t salt
1/2 t pepper

How to Make It:

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
Add the cauliflower and onions stirring to coat with the hot oil.
Roast the vegetables for 8 minutes or until tender, stirring often for even roasting.
Season the vegetables with the salt and pepper before serving.

Makes 4 servings

Broccoli may also be added to this quick and simple side dish. Adjust the amount of cauliflower when adding broccoli so you have a total of 6 C of both vegetables. This dish goes well with beef or pork.

Preparation Time: approximately 5 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 8 minutes
Total Time: approximately 13 minutes

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Broccoli and Creamy Celery Dish

March 24, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

What You Need:

1/4 C vegetable broth
2 C of fresh broccoli florets
1/2 C milk
1 (10.75 oz.) can of cream of celery soup
1/2 t dried basil
1/4 t pepper
1 C cheddar cheese, shredded

How to Make It:

Place a saucepan over high heat and pour the broth into the pan.
Bring the broth to a rolling boil then add the broccoli.
Bring back to a rolling boil then reduce the heat to medium low.
Cover the pan and simmer the broccoli for 5 minutes until tender.
Stir in the milk and soup until blended in well.
Add the basil and pepper and stir to combine.
Heat for 5 minutes or until very hot.
Sprinkle with the cheese and heat 3 minutes or until the cheese has melted

Makes 4 servings

Substitute cream of broccoli soup for the celery soup to give this dish more broccoli flavor. Be sure not to drain the broccoli before adding the soup and milk. The broth will give the sauce a nice flavor.

Preparation Time: approximately 5 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 13 minutes
Total Time: approximately 18 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 331; Fat 13g; Saturated Fat 7g; Carbohydrates 40g; Fiber 6g;
Protein 16g; Cholesterol 30 mg; Sodium 1,005 mg

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