Jicama Salad
12 oz. jicama, peeled, cut into strips (1 1/2 in x 1/2 inch)
1/2 cup sliced zucchini
1 small orange, peeled, cut into segments
2-3 thin slices red onion
Cilantro Lime Dressing (recipe follows)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1. Combine all ingredients, except salt and pepper, in salad bowl and toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cilantro Lime [...]
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28 May
Jicama Salad
28 May
Chayote with Pepitas
Pepitas are Mexican pumpkin seeds. I saw some this weekend at the Vending Nut Co. in Fort Worth – I’m sure they have them at Central Market and Whole Foods.
Chayote with Pepitas
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 chayote squash, peeled, pitted, cubed
4 tsp. pepitas, toasted
Salt and pepper, to taste
1. Saute onion and garlic [...]
28 May
Greek-Style Green Beans
Greek-Style Green Beans
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 tsp. each: dried oregano and basil leaves
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 can (28 oz) reduced-sodium tomatoes, undrained, coarsely chopped
1 lb. green beans
Salt and pepper, to taste
1. Saute onion, garlic, and herbs in oil in large skillet until onion is tender, 3-4 minutes. Add tomatoes with liquid and [...]
27 Mar
Parmesan Corn on the Cob
Oh man. I would eat corn on the cob 3 times a day if I could.
Parmesan Corn on the Cob
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
4 ears corn on the cob
1/4 cup water
Salt to taste
In a bowl, combine the butter, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning; set aside. Remove husks and silk [...]
27 Mar
It’s like Christmas around here!
One of my bffs, Chris, gave me a huge bag full of Cooking Light and Taste of Home magazines on Monday night. I’m a sucker for cookbooks and magazines, she knows me well. Maybe carrying that heavy bag full of old magazines threw her into labor, because she had her sweet baby the next day! [...]
13 Dec
Zucchini Casserole
We like squash and zucchini in my family, obviously. This one is from my aunt.
Zucchini Casserole
3 med. squash or zucchini
1 lb. hamburger meat, browned and drained with onion
1 onion
Mozzarella cheese
Fresh tomatoes
Bread crumbs
Cut squash into pieces and boil for 10 minutes in very little water, covered. Drain and place in bottom of casserole dish. Add meat [...]
13 Dec
Syrian Casserole
We also ate this a LOT as kids.
Syrian Casserole
1 lb. hamburger meat, browned and drained
1 small head cabbage, shredded
Chili powder to taste
1 1/2 cups rice, cooked
Salt and pepper
Combine all ingredients in skillet and cook until tender!
13 Dec
Scalloped Corn
Scalloped Corn
25 saltine crackers
2 eggs
1 cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash hot pepper sauce
2 cups fresh, frozen, or canned corn
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 Tbsp. butter, melted
Crush the crackers into fine crumbs by putting them in a plastic bag. Roll them several times with a rolling pin. As the crackers begin to break up, shake [...]
13 Dec
Two Squash Saute
Two Squash Saute
1 tsp. margarine
2 1/2 cups julienned zucchini
2 cups julienned yellow squash
1/4 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
1/4 tsp. dried whole basil
1/8 tsp. fresh ground pepper
Coat a large skillet with cooking spray, add margarine, and place over medium heat until margarine melts. Add remaining ingredients, cover and cook 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir occasionally.
