» Vegetables http://momcooks.net Food Blogging, Reviews, and Giveaways from a Busy WAHM of Three Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:17:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://momcooks.net http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s197/table4five/cupcake-1.jpg Menu Plan Monday 11/09 + Sweet Potato recipe http://momcooks.net/2009/11/10/menu-plan-monday-1109-sweet-potato-recipe/ http://momcooks.net/2009/11/10/menu-plan-monday-1109-sweet-potato-recipe/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:59:15 +0000 Elizabeth http://momcooks.net/?p=1231 Monday: Tacos, refried beans, chips & salsa

Tuesday: Spaghetti, garlic bread, corn

Wednesday: Roasted Turkey Breast – I’m doing a soy sauce-brined turkey breast, I’ll share the recipe!

Thursday: Leftovers

Friday: Pizza

Saturday: Cook’s Ham, au gratin potatoes, peas

Sunday: not sure yet

Here’s a recipe for Betty Crocker’s Classic Candied Sweet Potatoes, this is [...]]]> Monday: Tacos, refried beans, chips & salsa

Tuesday: Spaghetti, garlic bread, corn

Wednesday: Roasted Turkey Breast – I’m doing a soy sauce-brined turkey breast, I’ll share the recipe!

Thursday: Leftovers

Friday: Pizza

Saturday: Cook’s Ham, au gratin potatoes, peas

Sunday: not sure yet

Here’s a recipe for Betty Crocker’s Classic Candied Sweet Potatoes, this is how I make mine every Thanksgiving:

Classic Candied Sweet Potatoes

- SERVES 6
Ingredients:

6 medium sweet potatoes or yams (2 pounds)
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Scrub sweet potatoes, but do not peel. Place potatoes in 3-quart saucepan. Add enough water just to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly. Slip off skins. Cut into 1/2-inch slices.  OR, use a large can of yams, drained, and cut into chunks.
2. Heat remaining ingredients in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly. Add potatoes. Gently stir until glazed and hot.

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Beet and Apple Salad Ingredients:

· 1 Tbsp [...]]]> Beets are packed with nutrients, naturally sweet, low in calories and make for a great summer dish. Beets are also a fantastic immune system booster and are even thought to have cancer prevention qualities. This recipe combines beets with apples and sweet pecans for a tasty crunch.

Beet and Apple Salad

Ingredients:

· 1 Tbsp brown sugar

· 2 tsp butter

· 1/3 cup pecan halves

· 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) DEL MONTE® Sliced Beets , drained

· lettuce

· 1 medium Golden Delicious apple , cored and diced

· 3 Tbsp oil

· 5 tsp cider vinegar

Directions:

1. In small skillet, combine sugar and butter; heat until melted. Stir in pecans; cook over low heat 3 to 4 minutes or until caramel color, stirring frequently. Remove and set aside; cool.

2. Place beets and apple in lettuce-lined serving dish. Combine oil and vinegar. Pour over salad; toss gently. Just before serving, add nuts.

I couldn’t find a photo of this salad on the Del Monte site, but here’s a Beet/Apple/Walnut salad from Vegan Lunch Box that I found on Flickr with a Creative Commons Non-Commercial License.  Meaning it’s okay to borrow it :)

Beet Salad

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grilled veggies

Herb Grilled Vegetables

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Swanson® Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural Goodness or Certified Organic)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large red onion, thickly sliced (about 1 cup)
1 large red or green pepper, cut into wide strips (about 2 cups)
1 medium zucchini OR yellow squash, thickly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 cups large mushrooms

Directions:

Stir the broth, thyme and black pepper in a small bowl. Brush the vegetables with the broth mixture.

Lightly oil the grill rack and heat the grill to medium. Grill the vegetables for 10 minutes or until they’re tender, turning over once during cooking and brushing often with the broth mixture.

Visit the Campbells Kitchen website for more great recipes!

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