Tag: Sides

Garlic Collard Greens

Collards the are sooooo delicious and nutritious. Try this easy and tasty way to prepare them. You’ll Need 2 pounds collard greens, trimmed, washed and cut into 1 inch slices ¼ cup sliced fresh garlic ½ cup vegetable oil ½ teaspoon salt Black pepper to taste Tabasco sauce Directions...

Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes

You’ll Need: 4 baked potatoes 2 slices bacon 2 chopped green onions Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup sour cream ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese ¼ cup butter Directions: Bake the potatoes and cool. Cook bacon. Combine sour cream, cheese, butter, onion salt and pepper. Cut the side...

Soda Crackers

  You’ll Need: 4 cups flour ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt ¾ cup sour milk 1 cup butter   Directions: Sift dry ingredients together well. Cut in milk and butter, mixing well into a stiff dough. Roll and turn over repeatedly until the dough is very stiff....

Corn-Zucchini-Tomato Saute

Submitted by Kristy at Eckert Seamans. Thank you Kristy! (Great with burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken) *The herbs used here are FRESH herbs – don’t cheat! Using dried herbs doesn’t produce the same results! You’ll Need: 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 2 cups fresh corn cut from cob (about 3...

Easy Vegetable Couscous Recipe

You’ll Need: 1 ¼ cups water or chicken broth 2 Tablespoons butter 1 cup couscous Salt Pepper 1 cup cooked garbanzo beans 2 small zucchinis, thinly sliced Directions Bring the water or broth to a boil Add the butter, couscous, salt and pepper, garbanzo beans and zucchini. Stir and...

Making Sour Pickles

Timeframe: 1-4 weeks Special Equipment: Ceramic crock or food-grade plastic bucket Plate that fits inside crock or bucket1-gallon/4-liter jug filled with water, or other weight Cloth cover You’ll Need: (for 1 gallon/4 liters): 3 to 4 pounds/1.5 to 2 kilograms unwaxed cucumbers (small to medium size) 3⁄8 cup (6...

Barley Casserole

You’ll Need: 1 cup barley ¼ cup butter 1 ½ cans onion soup ½ can water Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 F. Saute the barley in butter until lightly brown. Then add soup and water and bring to a boil. Then place in an 8 X 10 casserole...

Vegetable Oat Pilaf

  You’ll Need: 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms 1/2 cup chopped green or red bell pepper 1/3 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1-3/4 cups Old Fashioned oats, uncooked 2 egg whites lightly beaten 3/4 cup chicken broth 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon...

Garlicky Summer Squash and Fresh Corn

PREP TIME 15 Min COOK TIME 15 Min READY IN 30 Min You’ll Need 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 yellow onion, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1 ear corn, kernels cut from cob 2 cups sliced yellow squash 2 cups sliced zucchini 1 tablespoon chopped...

Mediterranean Summer Tomatoes

It’s men’s health month. This is a quick, nutritious and delicious appetizer or side salad to make. You’ll Need 5 fresh tomatoes 5 shallots, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 loaf French bread, for dipping (optional) Directions Core and slice the tomatoes, and arrange...

Couscous Salad with Summer Vegetables

  Served warm or chilled, this recipe makes a sensational side dish. To make a bigger meal of this salad, just add fresh grilled sea bass, salmon, or chicken. You’ll Need: 1/2 cup diced zucchini 1/2 cup diced yellow squash 2 cups Israeli couscous (not Moroccan) 2 tablespoons fresh...