Our Favorite Recipes
Cucumbers in Vinegar and Oil
¼ c. cooking oil 1/3 c. vinegar 2 T. sugar ½ tsp. salt dash of pepper 1 cucumber, thinly sliced 1 small onion, thinly sliced Lettuce Directions: In bowl, combine all ingredients except lettuce. Cucumber can be scored with a fork before slicing. Cover and...
Cucumbers in sour cream
Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers 1 tsp. salt 1 c. sour cream ¼ chopped onion 2 T. sugar 2 T. vinegar Pepper Directions: Slice cucumbers into shallow bowl. Sprinkle with salt and let stand for about 20 minutes. Drain. Add remaining ingredients and toss lightly. Chill...
Snap Pea Stir Fry
Ingredients: 3 cups snap peas 2 T. broth or water 2 T. cornstarch 2 tsp. Soy Sauce 2 T. Vegetable oil 1 tsp. sugar 6 T. broth or water Ingredients: Prepare peas by removing strings. Combine 2 T. broth with cornstarch and soy sauce. Set Aside. Heat oil and add...
Snow Pea and Pork Stir Fry
Ingredients: ½ lb boneless pork 2 tsp. cornstarch 2 T. soy sauce, divided 4 T. vegetable oil, divided 3 c. snow peas ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp sugar ¼ cup broth Instructions: Cut pork into short 1/4 –inch thick strips. Combine cornstarch and 1 T. soy sauce. Stir in pork...
Garlic Stir-Fried Snap Peas
Ingredients: 3 cups of sugar snap peas 1 tablespoon oil (any mild one) 2 large garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste Cook rice (optional) Instructions: Heat oil in skillet. Stir in garlic. Add peas, cook and stir 2-4 minutes on...
Salad for Two
Ingredients 1 head of small lettuce 1/4 lb spinach ½ onion, sliced and separated into rings 4 radishes Directions: Tear lettuce and spinach into bite size pieces; place in a salad bowl. Top with onions and radishes. Add dressing and toss lightly. From The Practical...
Fried Zucchini Spaghetti
Ingredients ¾ pound (¾ box) spaghetti Coarse salt 3 zucchini, very thinly sliced (but thicker than paper thin or they will just burn) 1 tablespoon unbleached all-purpose flour ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese, plus...
Baked Zucchini and Tomatoes
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini, sliced 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped 2 onions, sliced ½-1 tsp. salt Pepper Butter 1 cup. Dry bread crumbs Directions: Layer zucchini, tomatoes and onions in a buttered casserole. Sprinkle each zucchini layer with salt and pepper and...
Zucchini Brownines
Ingredients: 3 eggs 1 cup sugar ½ cup vegetable oil 1 cup grated zucchini 1 tsp. vanilla 1 ½ c flour ¼ c. cocoa 1 tsp. soda ¼ tsp. salt ½ tsp. cinnamon Directions: Beet eggs, sugar and oil. Add zucchini and vanilla. Combine and add remaining ingredients. ...
Roasted Beets and Sauteed Beet Greens
Ingredients 1 bunch beets with greens 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chopped onion (optional) salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (optional) Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Wash the beets...