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Cucumber Sandwich

Ingredients4 slices whole grain bread1/4 cup soy cream cheese at room temperature1/4 cup avocado1/4 cup yellow mustard1/4 cup cucumber, shaved1/4 cup carrot, shaved1/4 cup pickled onions1/4 cup roasted red bell pepper (or you can use a raw bell pepper, thinly sliced)1/4 cup sprouts1/4 cup spinach leaves or Romaine (optional)2 pepperoncini’s, sliced (optional), or serve on the … [Read more...]

Cucumber Recipes

Tuscan Stuffed Tomatoes with Black Olives

Ingredients8 large tomatoes (Big Beef or Beefsteaks work well) 1 tsp. Cooking oil 1 lb. lean ground beef 1/2 cup finely chopped green onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper 1/2 cup cooked orzo 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 3 tbsp. coarsely chopped pine nuts, toasted 1 tbsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. dried crushed chilies1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan … [Read more...]

Tomato Recipes

Roasted Broccoli with Sesame and Soy

Ingredients1 lb. fresh broccoli florets (see trimming instructions) 1 1/2 T olive oil 1 T soy sauce 1 tsp. sesame oil 1 T sesame seeds, toastedPreheat oven to 450 F (or use 475 and shorten the cooking time slightly.)Trimming Instructions:You can trim broccoli stems and roast them with the florets; peel and cut into 1/4 inch thick pieces if you're cooking the stems. I saved the stems to cook separately.DirectionsCut … [Read more...]

Broccoli Recipes

Bloomin’ Onion with Creamy Chili Sauce Dip

Ingredients4 Vidalia or Texas Sweet OnionsBatter:1/3 C. Cornstarch 1 1/2 C. Flour 2 tsp. Garlic — minced 2 tsp. Paprika 1 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Pepper 24 oz. BeerSeasoned Flour:2 C. Flour 4 tsp. Paprika 2 tsp. Garlic powder 1/2 tsp. Pepper 1/4 tsp. Cayenne pepperDirectionsMix cornstarch, flour, and seasonings until well blended. Add beer, mix well.Cut about 3/4" off top of onion and peel. Cut into onion 12 … [Read more...]

Onion Recipes

Green Bean Casserole

IngredientsTopping4 slices white sandwich bread, each slice torn into quarters2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened1/4 teaspoon table salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper3 cups canned fried onions (about 6 ounces)Beans and sauceTable salt2 pounds fresh green beans, ends trimmed, and halved3 tablespoons unsalted butter1 pound white button mushrooms, stems trimmed, wiped clean, and broken into 1/2-inch … [Read more...]

Green Bean Recipes