Watercress RecipesThis page contains watercress recipes. Watercress is a versatile salad green with many health benefits.
Recipes Using AsparagusThis page contains recipes using asparagus. Asparagus can be prepared in many ways.
Recipes Using CarrotsThis page contains recipes using carrots. Carrots are a great source of beta carotene. They are a good side dish or tasty when added to a variety of recipes.
Recipes Using CucumbersThis page contains recipes using cucumbers. Cucumbers are used in a variety of recipes beyond the pickle. They are a main ingredient in tzatziki, add crunch to many salads, and are excellent in a vegetable smoothie.
Recipes Using EggplantThis page contains recipes for eggplant (aubergine). This versatile purple vegetable is related to squash and is common in many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes.
Recipes Using Green TomatoesAt the end of the growing season, many gardeners are left with hard green fruit on their withering tomato vines. Here are some delicious ways to use those tomatoes even if they are not red and ripe. This page contains recipes using green tomatoes.
How Do I Cook Rhubarb as a Vegetable?How do you cook rhubarb as a vegetable?
Day Ahead BroccoliCook broccoli until tender; drain. Mix the following ingredients and pour over top. Don't stir. Put in baking dish. Put in refrigerator overnight. When ready to bake, top with buttered bread crumbs.
Peas PulaoSoak rice in water 15 minutes. Heat 2 tablespoons shortening and fry onion until light brown. Add cumin seeds, cinnamon sticks, cardamoms, bay leaves, and cloves; fry for one minute. Add peas and fry for another 5 minutes.
Zucchini MilanoMelt margarine in skillet. Add onion, green pepper and oregano and saute until tender. Add zucchini. Cover and cook about 15 minutes over low heat. Stir in tomato.
Grandma's Scalloped CornMix ingredients but save 1/4 cup crackers for top. Put into Pyrex baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining crackers; dot with butter. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes.
Recipe for Homemade French Fried Onions?I would like to make a green bean casserole and use home made french fried onions like you buy in the can, but make them in the oven. Does anyone have a recipe for this?
Zucchini GratinSlice the zucchini in half lengthwise and in half again crosswise. Place in a small baking dish, skin side down.
Escalloped Carrot SupremeTop with bread crumbs browned in 3 tablespoons margarine. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with LemonI usually only have Brussels sprouts a couple of times a year and this is one of my favorite ways to make them! The lemon juice is a perfect flavor compliment.
Cooking With a Very Large Zucchini?I have a large zucchini (approximately 1 1/2 ft). Can I shred it and use it in recipes calling for shredded zucchini? and is it worth freezing?
Broccoli SupremeCook veggies according to package directions. Drain. Place in buttered casserole. Heat soup and cheese together, stirring until blended and smooth. Pour soup mixture over veggies.
California Medley SoupCook until tender; turn off heat and add 2 1/2 cups milk and 1 lb. Velveeta cheese. Heat and serve.
Sauteed Corn, Bacon and ScallionsIn my humble opinion the crushed red pepper is the perfect flavor enhancement to this recipe. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium high heat, turning occasionally, until browned, 4 to 6 minutes.
Elegant CornMix and place in greased casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes.
Mustard PicklesThis brings back memories for me. My mother always made these and she never canned them but kept them in a crock in a cold basement. I know this sounds gross, but a scum would form on the top. You scraped away the scum and pulled out a pickle!
Grilled Corn with Parmesan ButterTakes awhile for prep and grilling but it's so worth the yummy flavor.
Banana Pepper Recipes?I had some banana peppers given to me. What do I do with them? How are they prepared, cooked?
Baked JalapenosRinse peppers. Poke a tiny hole in each and pour in sea salt. Shake well. Place on baking tray and boil 5-10 minutes.
Broiled Cheesy TomatoesA nice little lunch or dinner side dish but I like these for breakfast with a soft boiled egg too.
Gourmet Mushroom CasserolePlace mushrooms in crock pot. Melt butter with marjoram, chives, salt and pepper and place in crock pot. Add chicken bouillon and water. Stir well.
Sweet and Sour Green BeansThese have a great tangy taste!
Vegetable MedleyMix all together and bake 30 minutes, covered, at 350 F.degrees. Top with the extra fried onions and cheese and bake uncovered 5 more minutes.
Celery And Peas MedleyPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt butter in skillet. Add celery, mushrooms and water. Cover; simmer 5 minutes.
Recipes Using Lettuce?I would like to find recipes for lettuce other than salads or on sandwiches. I looked on this site and found lettuce bread, can't wait to try it. Any other suggestions?
Beets in Orange SauceHeat beets and drain off liquid. Combine sugar, salt, and cornstarch, mixing well. Add orange juice and margarine and cook 5 minutes or until thick.
Messy Mock Chicken (Vegetarian)This is a recipe that I found in a book called Miserly Moms. I am not a mom but I do purchase a lot of frugal discount books to get ideas. Many frugal books with recipes are for meat and dairy eaters so it's fun and challenging for me to veganize their recipes!
Fancy Company VegetablesYou can make any vegetable fancy for company by doing the following: Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a saute pan. Slice 3 or 4 cloves of garlic with a potato peeler.
Broccoli MedleyCombine broccoli, celery, cheese, egg and pimento; toss lightly. Add combined mayonnaise and seasonings; mix lightly. Chill.
Brussel Sprout Recipes?I would like to find recipes using brussel sprouts.
Spanish String BeansIn saucepan, cook beans, covered, in small amount of boiling salted water till tender, 15-20 minutes; drain. Meanwhile, cook green pepper and onion in hot oil till tender, but not brown.
Zucchini SkilletMelt butter in bottom of 9 or 10 inch skillet. Put thinly sliced zucchini in then sliced onion. Pour tomatoes on next. Generously sprinkle Italian seasoning on top (at least 1-1 1/2 tablespoons or more).
Stovetop Bell Pepper and Tomato Recipe?Does anyone have a recipe for cooking frozen green peppers with tomatoes on top of the stove? My great aunt used to cook them this way.
Garlic PickleBraise crushed masalas and seeds in oil. Remove and let it cool a little. Add garlic. Boil vinegar and tamerind and salt together till thick.
Green Beans With BaconIn a large saucepan, heat the canola oil. Add the green beans and stir until coated with the oil. add enough water to the saucepan to cover to a depth of 1 inch.
Peas and PotatoesCook peas and potatoes separately in salt water until soft, and almost dry. Combine. Add cream and butter.
Sauteed Green Beans Quick, easy and healthy :-) Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the garlic.
Cheesy TomatoesThis is a very quick and easy tomato recipe that you can use in the summer when you have an over abundance of ripe tomatoes. Simple and delicious!
Green Tomato Recipes?Do you have recipes for green tomatoes?
Fried CabbageSaute' cabbage, onions and pepper in oil until tender. Serve with any sauce that you like. Soy sauce is very good! Serves 4.
Mustard BeansThis is a favorite of my husband and family. Boil beans until fairly tender, they will cook a little more after the sauce is poured over them. For Sauce: Mix the dry ingredients with a little vinegar, add rest and stir well.
Lima Beans and CornMelt butter, blend in flour, add milk stirring constantly. Cook until thick; simmer 2-3 minutes. Add cheese, salt and pimiento. Combine corn with beans and onion tops.
Creole ZucchiniGreat tasting combination of fresh vegetables which are so plentiful right now. All the ingredients can be found in my little raised garden.
Copper PenniesSimmer in a saucepan, the salad oil, vinegar, tomato soup, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Boil carrots until tender.
Broccoli BakeMix together and bake at 325 degrees F for 1 hour.
Creole Celery and OkraIn skillet, saute onion and green peppers in butter. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook only until celery is crisp-tender, 15-20 minutes. Makes 6-8 servings.
Cheesy Potato CassroleLove this! Mix all of the ingredients together and microwave until the butter and cheese melts. Pour the mixture over the hash browns.
Cauliflower ScallopA great way to do cauliflower! Combine soup, milk and eggs. Stir in half of the cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, pimento, onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a dash of pepper.
Keeping Rhubarb from Getting Mushy When Cooked?What is the best way to cook Rhubarb so it's done, but keeps its shape? I want it to turn out like it does in the cans of Rhubarb you can buy. We grow it and like it, but I've never found a really good way to cook it. Please help. Thanks.
Creamy Carrots With BaconOne of my favorites. Make gravy with 2 tablespoons fat (shortening,not bacon grease), flour, milk, and onion and then add cheese (melt) and add crumbled bacon.
Zucchini RoundsStir together Bisquick mix, seasonings and cheese. Stir in beaten eggs until mixture is moistened. Fold in zucchini.
Recipes Using Eggplants?I am getting a bunch of free eggplants. Besides Parmesan, any recipes? Also, can it be frozen? Thanks.
Cabbage SurpriseBoil cabbage until tender and then drain. Add mushroom soup over top. Add cheese over all of cabbage and mushrooms. Put in 350 degrees F oven for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Healthy Vegetable BakeGreat healthy dish. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook frozen vegetables according to package directions; drain. Combine corn, cheese and soup in large bowl. Stir in cooked veggies and mushrooms.
Cook and Toss CabbageYou can still get a good size head of cabbage for less than $1. This recipe will brighten up your regular old boiled cabbage. I have already made this twice since St. Patty's Day when I had this for the first time.
Sweet and Sour CarrotsCombine sauce ingredients, cook 5 minutes; pour over carrots. Keeps well for 1 week.
Marinated CarrotsSlice carrots and boil in water a few minutes. Alternate slices of carrots, peppers, and onions. Boil last seven ingredients until thickened. Pour over carrot mixture. Marinate at least 12 hours before serving. This will keep 3-4 weeks.
Using Leftover Leek Leaves?Does anyone have any good uses for the leftover, dark green leaves from leeks? I hate pitching them, yet I've heard they're tough to eat when cooked.
Something Different for CornPlace all ingredients in saucepan. Cook, covered, for 1/2 hours.
Okra CreoleSaute onion and pepper in drippings until soft, not brown. Add okra and cook 5 minutes, stirring often. Reduce heat. Add tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Simmer, covered, about 20 minutes.
My Husband Doesn't Like Vegetables?What is a good and cost effective way to cook vegetables for my husband? He doesn't like vegetables and of course I love them, but I would like to be able to cook for two without wasting the vegetables.
Baked BroccoliCook broccoli. Drain. Mix soup and milk, heat to boiling. Stir in pimento and water chestnuts. Arrange broccoli in shallow baking dish. Pour soup mixture on top. Sprinkle buttered crumbs on top and bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Snappy Picnic BeansPan fry chopped onions in bacon drippings until slightly tender. Add remaining ingredients except beans and cook together until mixed. Pour sauce over beans in a casserole. Mix and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
Rosemary White BeansCover the beans with cold water and soak overnight in the refrigerator. They will double in size so use a lot of water. Heat the bacon in a large pot over medium heat, until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisp, about 8-10 minutes.
Simmered ZucchiniBrown 2 cups sliced onions and 2 green peppers, sliced, in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Add 3 or 4 zucchini, cut into 1 inch pieces and 5-6 medium fresh red peeled tomatoes. Salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender but still hold their shape, about 10 minutes.
Sunday Dinner CornPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine and pour into small, buttered casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes.
Sauteed Carrot MedleyIn a large skillet, saute carrots in oil for 1 minute. Add squash; saute 1 minute longer. Stir in the red pepper, peas and garlic; saute 1 minute more.
Sweet and Sour SpinachCombine dressing ingredients and toss all together. Keep refrigerated.
Baked VegetablesCook vegetables in 1/2 cup water, add soup. Crush the crackers on top and bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Squash Side DishButter large casserole dish. Combine dressing mix and butter, and press half of mixture into prepared dish. In a saucepan of boiling water, place squash, zucchini, onion, green pepper and celery. Boil 5-10 minutes.
Snow Peas and PotatoesIn heavy skillet, melt butter. Add potatoes and fry over medium heat until golden and crisp. Add snow peas, onion, and salt and fry for 5-7 minutes until peas are crisp and tender.
Broccoli AmandineDiscard large broccoli leaves and tough ends of stalk. Wash broccoli well. Split each stalk lengthwise into halves or quarters depending on size. Steam broccoli about 15 minutes, until stalks become tender-crisp.
Beets with RaisinsBoil raisins in the 1 cup water until soft and plump; drain. Empty beets into saucepan, add raisins. Dissolve cornstarch in 1/4 cup cold water. Stir into beets and raisins. Cook until clear and thickened. Add vinegar and butter.
Exotic Green BeansSaute' beans in oil on high heat for about two minutes. Add onion, garlic, chilies and fry 4-5 minutes. Peel, core and cut in wedges the tomatoes. Add tomato, vinegar and salt and pepper to mixture.
Beets and PineappleDrain beets and pineapple and reserve juices. Cook juices over medium heat to boiling. Mix cornstarch, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper; stir in hot juice to make a paste.
Simple and Delicious Squash CasseroleThe season for fresh vegetables is upon us, and if you're like me, you welcome new ways of preparing them. I clipped this recipe from our local paper many years ago. It's battered and brown since I've used it so often and so long.
Broccoli Ball Recipe?I need a good recipe for broccoli balls.
Easy Potatoes and BroccoliSlice the potato in four, then coarsely slice a few times more to get hearty beef-sized chunks, place potatoes in the bowl and add the water. Next, add broccoli and butter. Place the lid on top (unsealed) and place in microwave for 6-7 minutes.
Recipes Using Bamboo Shoots?I was recently given a packet of bamboo shoots in brine. Apart from stir-fry, I have no idea what to do with them. If you have any recipes, please let me know.
Vegetable Dishes Brighten Summer MenusNo matter what the season, you can never have too many healthy, easy-to-prepare vegetable dishes. In summer, when local gardens and farmers' markets have produce aplenty, you can establish a broad repertoire of recipes drawing from the many fruits and vegetables in season.
Easy Bread and Butter PicklesTake 3 sliced onions, 6-8 cucumbers, sliced celery and carrots all layered in a 1 gallon jar. Bring to a boil: 4 cups sugar, 4 cups white vinegar,1 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds,1 1/2 tsp. celery seeds,1 tsp. turmeric and 1/2 cup un-iodized salt.
"My Squash Runneth Over"I promise, even someone who eats nothing green, orange or yellow will eat this, and it's simple and cheap.
Cheezy BroccoliCook unopened broccoli in microwave for 4-5 minutes, turning over after 2 minutes. Drain broccoli, separate stalks and set aside. Combine next 6 ingredients in large microwave dish. Cook for 2-5 minutes or until cheese melts.
Golden Pavilion VeggiesCut broccoli spears in half lengthwise. Brown sesame seeds over medium heat in oil in large skillet. Remove from skillet and set aside. Add broccoli and stir-fry until tender.
Cheese-Scalloped CarrotsCook carrots, covered in one inch of water, until barely tender. Gently cook onion in butter 2-3 minutes. Stir in flour, salt, mustard and milk. Cook till smooth. Add pepper.
Company Red Beet and PineappleCombine brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt in saucepan. Stir in pineapple tidbits, including syrup. Cook until mixture thickens and bubbles. Add butter, lemon juice, and beets.
Creamy Vegetable BakePreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix cream cheese and milk in large microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute, or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is blended.
Sun Dried Tomato Recipe?Does anyone have a good homemade sun dried tomato recipe? The kind where you store it in olive oil.
Savory CarrotsSimmer. Add hot, drained carrots. Mix. Add onions, green peppers or red peppers, finely chopped; refrigerate.
Gulliver's Creamed CornCombine all ingredients, except butter and flour, in large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Blend butter with flour and add to the corn, mixing well.
Squash DelightCook, drain, cool and mash squash. Add rest of the ingredients. Top with buttered bread crumbs. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Marinated BroccoliCut broccoli into small floweretts. Split and cut stalks. Mix ingredients and pour over broccoli in large jar or tightly covered container and refrigerate for 24 hours.
Green Bean SupremePut this casserole together for a tasty side dish.
Almond Vegetable MandarinCook and stir carrots and beans with oil in skillet over medium high heat 2 minutes. Add cauliflower and onion; cook, 1 minute longer.
Vegetable Saute'Heat oil in large skillet on medium high heat. Add vegetables; cook and stir until vegetables are tender crisp. Sprinkle salad dressing mix over vegetables; toss to coat well.
Sesame BroccoliCook broccoli till tender. In saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; heat to boiling. Pour over broccoli; turn spears to coat. Serves 4.
Festive Carrot RingCombine carrots, crumbs, milk, cheese, margarine, onion, and seasonings. Beat eggs until slightly puffy. Pour into 1 1/2 qt. mold, liberally sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
Creamed Peppered CornFry bacon till crisp; drain grease except for 2 tsp. Saute' green pepper and onion. Add cooked corn, salt and pepper. Crumble bacon and stir with cream into corn mixture.
Zesty PeasPlace peas in 2 qt. casserole. Add soup and butter. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. Toss with fork before serving.
Sunshine CarrotsSlice carrots crosswise, about 1 inch thick. Cook, covered in boiling, salted water until just tender, about 20 minutes; drain. Meanwhile, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt and ginger in small saucepan.
Sauteed VeggiesMelt butter in large skillet. Add in the onion and the frozen veggies. Saute until all veggies are a bit caramelized. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Recipe for Mushroom Business?I am looking for a recipe from the 'Peg Bracken's Appendix' to the I Hate To Cook cookbook, called Mushroom Business.
Kraut SproutsChop fine and then put all ingredients in a large bowl
Dreamy Green BeansPour beans, soup and half of the onion rings into dish and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and top with remaining onion rings.
Cheesy Acorn SquashPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place squash cut side down in a glass dish. Cook in microwave approximately 20 minutes on high until almost tender.
Sweet and Sour Red CabbageSaute' onion in butter until tender. Add cabbage, cloves, salt and boiling water. Cover with tight fitting lid. Simmer 15 minutes. Add apples. Simmer 1 hour. If necessary, add more water.
Banquet CornMix all together and cover the top with pats of butter. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.
Scalloped BroccoliCook onion in butter until golden. Stir in flour, then the milk whipped with egg yolk, and the seasoning. Cook until smooth and thickened, stirring all the while. Add cheese and cooked broccoli.
Parsley CarrotsCut carrots in 2 1/2 inch slivers and cook in very small amount of salted water until barely tender. Melt butter in skillet. Drain carrots and put them in skillet with butter.
