Think you don’t like Brussels sprouts? This tasty recipe may change your mind. Serve this colorful and healthful side dish as part of your stress free and healthy Thanksgiving dinner. (Makes 12 servings) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup thinly sliced sweet onion 2 ounces […] read more »
This combination of roasted Brussels sprouts with pecans and splash of lemon juice is a great taste combination. Roasting the sprouts gives them a sweet, caramel-like flavor that is complemented by the toasted nuts and the lemon, making this dish so delicious. In fact, you […] read more »
(Makes 4 servings) 2 medium/large tomatoes 1/4 cup bread crumbs 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon salt or seasoned salt 4 teaspoons olive oil Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cut tomatoes in half. Scoop out seeds. Place on a lightly greased […] read more »
One thing about Thanksgiving, the menu is already decided for you — except maybe that vegetable side dish. Here’s where we can be a bit creative and deviate from tradition. So this year, how about adding a little zip to your basic green beans recipe. […] read more »
We’ve long featured a grilled vegetables recipe on our site, but with the abundance of fresh vegetables available in late summer and early fall, it bears repeating. This time we paired purple onions, fennel, carrots, red peppers, corn and green beans for a variety of […] read more »
(Makes 4 to 6 servings) 1 green or red bell pepper, cut into strips 1 yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 small eggplant, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch slices or chunks 1 Vidalia or Texas sweet onion, sliced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons […] read more »
‘Tis the season — for fresh corn, Heirloom tomatoes and outdoor cooking! This fresh, colorful and great-tasting recipe combines these veggies and more for a perfect accompaniment to grilled meat, chicken or fish. (Makes 4 servings) 1 cup roasted (grilled*) corn (from about 2 ears) […] read more »
Spring is asparagus season. Although available year round, it tastes best at this time of year — and it’s at its best price. All it really needs is a little sprinkle of olive oil and lemon pepper to be truly delicious. But for a change […] read more »
With summer gardens already starting to bear fruit, a brief look at how to prepare vegetables everyone wants to eat sounds like just the ticket. We know you’re familiar with the feel-good benefits of vegetables – fiber, antioxidant vitamins, potassium, etc., – so we won’t […] read more »
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