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Glazed Carrots

2 T. margarine
¼ c. brown sugar
2 T. mustard
¼ tsp. salt
Parsley or Dill flakes
3 cups sliced carrots, cooked and drained [or a package of baby carrots, cooked and drained – I usually steam my vegetables]

Melt margarine in skillet. Stir in brown sugar, mustard and salt. Add cooked carrots. Heat, stirring constantly, until carrots are nicely glazed, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley or dill. Makes 4 servings.

I have also done these in the slow cooker on low – test with a fork periodically until tender.

Utilising your slow cooker for side dishes and even stuffing -unless you prefer your stuffing in the bird -at Christmas or Thanksgiving helps keep the house cool and the stovetop free for other goodies.

Too-Tired-To-Prep Veggies and Dip

No prepping, no peeling, no cutting:

Arrange a bunch of baby carrots, pea pods, cherry tomatoes and button mushrooms on a platter.  Serve with prepared salad dressing or dip.

Caprese Salad

Recipe courtesy Spud – used with permission

 

4 Large Heirloom Tomatoes

1 Bunch Fresh Basil

4 Slices Mozzarella Cheese

Slice tomatoes to desired thickness. Next, slice mozzarella to same thickness as tomatoes. Arrange with tomato, then mozzarella and next basil leaves. Continue arrangement on a plate.

Drizzle with olive oil, black pepper and salt. Enjoy with your favorite bread and a glass of wine.

 

Crockpot Applesauce

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4 large apples

juice from 1 lemon

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla

1 T brown sugar

1/4 cup water

Skin, core, and cut your apples into quarters. Place in crockpot. Add the juice from the lemon, and the water. Pour in the vanilla and add the cinnamon and brown sugar.

Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours. When the apples are tender, mash with a potato masher or large fork.

Use in http://chronicinthekitchen.wordpress.com/2010/08/06/applesauce-quesadillas/

Baby Bok Choy with Cashews


Recipe courtesy www.spud.ca

[used with permission]

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 cup chopped green onions, including green ends

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 pound baby bok choy, rinsed

1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil

Salt

1/2 cup chopped cashews

Separate the larger leaves from the base of the bok choy, leaving the base trimmed but still present to hold the smaller leaves together.

Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan on medium high heat. Add onions, then garlic, then bok choy. Sprinkle with sesame oil and salt. Cover, and let the baby bok choy cook down for approximately 3 minutes. (Like spinach, when cooked, the bok choy will wilt a bit.)

Remove cover. Lower heat to low. Stir and let cook for a minute or two longer, until the bok choy is just cooked. Gently mix in cashews.

Serve with Jasmine rice and green tea. Enjoy!

Roasted Potatoes

This takes about 5 minutes to put together.

1 lb. “baby” potatoes

1 T. olive oil

1 tsp. balsamic vinegar

1 tsp. dried thyme, rosemary or basil

Preheat oven to 425 F. Rinse potatoes,  no need to peel. Scrape off any blemishes, if you want.  Place in a 9 x 9 baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.  Combine oil, vinegar and spices in a bowl.  Pour over potatoes and toss well to coat.  Place in oven for approximately 30 minutes or until fork tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Serves 2 – 4.

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