What is a Root Vegetable? Root vegetables are defined by being any fleshy, edible vegetable that grows underground or grows tubular. Grown worldwide, root vegetables differ in their concentration of carbohydrates (sugar and starches). In some countries, those root vegetables high in carbohydrates are viewed as a staple food item. Root vegetables such as carrots and potatoes can vary in size and color. Here are a list of lesser used root vegetables, but should be added to your repertoire. #5 Root Vegetable: BEETS Nutritious, tasting very sweet and earthy, golden varieties have a milder taste than the more common red. Picked between June and November for peak freshness. When buying…
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Creamy Avacado Sauce
Great sauce to accompany any vegetables, cooked or raw… 1/2 cup sour cream 1 avocado 1/2 jalapeno, seeds and veins removed Puree all ingredients in a blender or using an immersion blender till creamy. Chill for at least 1-2 hours
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Easy Fajita marinade
Easy, easy and very delicious marinade for fajitas… Whisk in a large bowl: 1/2 cup each of vegetable oil and fresh lime juice 1/3 cup fresh minced garlic 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 3 T. Worcestershire sauce 1 T. each of kosher salt, sugar, ground cumin 2 t. each smoked paprika and ground coriander 1 1/2 lb. flank steak, slightly scored 2 red onions, cut into 1/2″ thick slices 1 each red, yellow and green bell peppers, quartered Pour 1 cup of marinade into a resealable plastic bag with the flank steak. Pour remaining 2/3 cup into a resealable plastic bag with onions and peppers. REFRIGERATE 8 HOURS! Throw steak, peppers and onions on grill, discard marinade; cook till desired tenderness of steak and just till vegetables are slightly charred. Remember to slice the steak on the bias and AGAINST the grain of the meat. Slice vegetables. Serve over warm tortillas. I made an avocado sauce that is awesome. Will post recipe tomorrow for…
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Dinner this Sunday
While my husband is home this weekend from work, I think I will make this silky easy dish for Sunday dinner with some fresh baked bread. Maybe you can try it too and let me know what you think. It is VERY SIMPLE. BAKED RIGATONI AND ZUCCHINI serves: 6-8 Zucchini is best in the summer, which is when this dish -really excels. Today one can get zucchini at a reasonable price -year–round, so it’s easy to make this dish for the family at any time of the year. To balance it further, add some protein, such as swordfish, shrimp, crumbled sausages, or shredded chicken breast. You can add as little…
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EASY Cheesy New Potatoes Hobo Pack
Cheesy new Potatoes Hobo Pack This is a really easy side dish when you already have the grill – or Big Green Egg fired up! Non-stick cooking spray 1 lb. fingerling, round red or tiny Yukon potatoes, quartered (I used Yukon gold small potatoes) ¼ cup chopped yellow, sweet onion 1 tsp, snipped fresh thyme ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. ground black pepper 5 ounces of your favorite cheddar cheese, shredded Fold a 36×18 inch piece of heavy foil in half to make an 18-inch square. coat foil with nonstick cooking spray. Place potatoes, onions, thyme, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix together with hands (as to be…
