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Chocolate Chip Banana Pudding
By lesliejanous
3 boxes instant vanilla pudding 8 oz
- 3 boxes instant vanilla pudding
- 8 oz. sour cream
- 12 oz. cool whip (more if you want to top dessert with it)
- 5 cups milk
- Bananas
- Chocolate chip cookies
Pound Cake
By lesliejanous
Let eggs stand until room temp
- 1 c. unsalted butter
- 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
- 2 3/4 c. sugar
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 4 tsp. pure vanilla
- 2 1/2 +2 tbls. reg. flour
Vegetables Grilled with Balsamic Drizzle
By lesliejanous
Serves 6. These vegetables are fine warm or at room temperature, so grill them before the main course
- Serves 6.
- These vegetables are fine warm or at room temperature, so grill them before the main course. Drizzle the grilled vegetables with balsamic vinegar if you like.
- INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 medium cloves garlic , minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme , minced, plus several sprigs for garnish
- Table salt and ground black pepper
- 2 large red onions , peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 3 medium zucchini , ends removed, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick strips, peel removed from outer slices
- 3 small eggplants , ends removed, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick strips, peel removed from outer slices
- 1 large red bell pepper , cored, seeded and cut into large wedges
Vegetable Stir-Fry With Garlic-Miso Sauce
By lesliejanous
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 large garlic cloves coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon yellow miso
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pound assorted vegetables cut bite-size pieces (such as broccoli, mushrooms, eggplant, green beans, bell pepper and be
- 1 jalapeño chili seeded, and thinly sliced
Herbed Goat Cheese And Roasted-Vegetable Sandwiches
By lesliejanous
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray as needed
- 2 medium zucchini each cut lengthwise
- into 4 slices
- 1 large red bell pepper quartered
- 1 large eggplant cut crosswise
- into 1/2"-thick slices
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
- 3 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
- 3 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 5 ounces soft fresh goat cheese room temperature
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 8 slices whole-grain bread or whole-grain rolls
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves - (packed)
Vegetable Fried Rice
By lesliejanous
In wok or large, deep skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion quartered, sliced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 package shredded cabbage - (8 oz)
- 4 cups cooked long-grain rice - (to 5)
- 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables - (16 oz) thawed
- 5 scallions, white and light green parts finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil (optional)
GREEN BEANS SAUTÉED WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND BASIL
By lesliejanous
SAUTÉED GREEN BEANS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND BASIL Serves 4
- SAUTÉED GREEN BEANS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND BASIL
- Serves 4.
- This recipe yields crisp-tender beans. If you prefer a slightly more tender texture (or you are using large, tough beans), increase the water by a tablespoon and increase the covered cooking time by 1
- INGREDIENTS
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 medium shallot , minced
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound green beans , stem ends snapped off, beans cut into 2-inch pieces
- Table salt and ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup roasted red peppers , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
Ziti - Baked with Vegetables and Mushrooms
By lesliejanous
Preheat oven to 375°. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 1/2 cups chopped portobello, cremini, or button mushrooms
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 7 cups torn spinach (about 1/2 pound)
- 3 cups hot cooked ziti (about 2 1/4 cups uncooked short tube-shaped pasta)
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
SWEET POTATOES ROASTED WITH SPICED BROWN SUGAR GLAZE
By lesliejanous
ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH SPICED BROWN SUGAR GLAZE Serves 4 to 6
- ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH SPICED BROWN SUGAR GLAZE
- Serves 4 to 6.
- Note that this recipe calls for starting the potatoes in a cold oven. Choose potatoes that are as even in width as possible; trimming the small ends prevents them from burning. If you prefer not to pe
- INGREDIENTS
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 6 medium), ends trimmed, peeled, rinsed, and cut into 3/4-inch thick rounds (see note)
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- Ground black pepper
VEGETABLE GRATIN
By lesliejanous
Serves 6-8 as a side or 4 as a light main dish
- SUMMER VEGETABLE GRATIN
- Serves 6-8 as a side or 4 as a light main dish.
- The success of this recipe depends on good-quality produce. Buy zucchini and summer squash of roughly the same diameter. While we like the visual contrast zucchini and summer squash bring to the dish,
- INGREDIENTS
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound zucchini , ends trimmed and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (see note)
- 1 pound summer squash (yellow), ends trimmed and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (see note)
- 2 teaspoons table salt
- 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes (3 to 4 large), sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 medium onions , halved lengthwise and sliced thin pole to pole (about 3 cups)
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- 1 large slice white sandwich bread , torn into quarters
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese , grated (about 1 cup)
- 2 medium shallots , minced (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves