Vegetables

Veggies in Noodles

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes 1 green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips 1 zucchini, cut in half then cut across into ¼ inch thick pieces ½ cup vegetable broth ½ pound dry pasta, cooked ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated Coat a skillet with

Turnips au Gratin

2 tbsp butter or margarine 2 tbsp flour ¼ tsp salt 1 cup milk 3 cups diced cooked turnips 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (4 ounces) Melt butter in saucepan.  Stir in flour and salt until smooth.  Add milk slowly, stirring rapidly to prevent lumping.  Bring to a boil; stirring constantly.  Gently mix white sauce

Turnip Puff

1 lb turnip, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes ¾ cup thinly sliced carrots (1 large) ¼ cup chopped onion 2 tbsp margarine or butter ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1/3 cup soft bread crumbs 2 eggs, slightly beaten Lightly grease a 1 quart casserole; set aside.  Cook turnip,

Sweet Potato Fries

Shanghai Potatoes

1 pound russet potatoes, peeled, boiled, and drained well 3 ounces frozen peas, thawed 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 Tablespoon San-J Thai Peanut Sauce 1 egg, beaten 6 ounces fresh white bread crumbs Vegetable oil Drain the potatoes as much a possible.

Asparagus in Parmesan Walnut Caesar Vinaigrette

1½ lbs fresh asparagus ¼ cup Wild Thymes Parmesan Walnut Caesar Vinaigrette ¼ cup fresh grated Parmesan Salt & pepper to taste Steam asparagus until bright green and tender (2-3 minutes). Drain, add vinaigrette, grated Parmesan, salt, pepper and serve. Serves 6 Recipe from Wild Thyme’s website

Roasted Veggies

Roasted vegetables are so versatile.  Serve them as a side dish, toss with hot pasta and parmesan cheese for a vegetarian main dish, or add any cooked sausage along with the pasta and cheese to make it a hearty meal-in-one dish. 1 lb sweet bell peppers (any color), seeded and cut into large cubes 1

Roasted Root Vegetables

Turnips have a mild, crisp and sweet flavor that’s compatible with other vegetables.  In this dish, turnips are a great combination with sweet carrots and onions.  Holiday veggies can be found fresh at the Village Grocer during the holiday season. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 60 minutes 1 lb turnips, peeled and diced 2

Roasted Holiday Vegetables

This medley of root vegetables makes a wonderful side for the holidays.  All the vegetables can be found fresh at the Village Grocer during the holiday season.  You might try them pureed as a contrast (or substitute) for the mashed potatoes. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes 6 carrots, peeled and halved 6

Potato Gratin à la Caesar

1-1/2 pounds small white potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/4 cup Silver Palate Julee’s Caesar Salad Splash 3-4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese This recipe is paradise for lovers of crunchy, crispy potatoes. Preheat oven to 350° F. Toss potato slices with