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Veggies

Broiled Parsely Tomatoes

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These tomatoes were pretty easy and very quick to throw togehter.  I was looking for a side that would go well with chicken I was cooking and the chicken had somewhat of some pizza toppings on it; so I thought what better to go with pizza flavors than tomatoes.  I saw this recipe in The Taste of Home Cookbook and thought it would do the job perfectly.

Broiled Parsely Tomatoes

Ingredients:

4 Large plum tomatoes, halved

3 Tablespoons butter, melted

2 Teaspoons minced fresh parsely

1/4 Teaspoon salt

1/4 Teaspoon pepper

Directions:

With a knife, make deep cuts in the cut surface of each tomato.  Place tomatoes cut side up on a greased baking sheet.

In a small bowl, combine all of the remaining ingredients; spoon over tomatoes.  Broil 3-4 inches from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until tops are lightly browned.

***I also added some parmesan cheese. 

Recipe Source: Taste of Home Cookbook

Green Beans with Stewed Tomatoes

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Green beans are a common side dish for us.  They are so easy, quick, and very versatile.  I’m always trying new things to change up the taste of our green bean sides.  So in an attempt to try to change things up I decided to combine two flavors I love to make this dish; green beans and tomatoes.  The flavors of the two vegetables complimented each other well and the sweetness of the sauteed onion paired with it nicely.   Although there is not a lot to this recipe it was really good and different that what we’ve had before. 

 

Green Beans with Stewed Tomatoes:

Ingredients:

1 Can green beans, whichever style you prefer (I used french style)

1 Can stewed tomatoes

1 Slice onion

1 Clove garlic, finely chopped

Salt and Pepper, to taste

Directions:

 Heat small skillet over medium heat.  Separate rings of onion slice, place in skillet.  Once onions start becoming translucent add garlic and saute for 1-2 more minutes.  Once finished cooking remove from heat.

In microwave safe dish add green beans (drained), stewed tomatoes, onions and garlice from skillet and mix together.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Place in microwave for 5-7 minutes (until heated entirely) and then serve!

 
 
A Lynsey Original

Sweet Potato Fries with Basil Salt and Garlic Mayonnaise

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I love sweet potatoes but it seems like the only time I have them is Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Lately I’ve been wanting to spice up my side dishes and have some stuff that  is out of the ordinary for us.  The last time I went to the grocery store I bought some sweet potatoes and figured I could try out some new recipes.

I searched sweet potato fries on the food network website and found these by Giada.  Although the fries are nothing out of the ordinary the mayonnaise is fabulous. 

Sweet Potato Fries:

Ingredients:

5 sweeet potatoes, cut into about 1 by 5-inch fries
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Place the fries on baking sheet lined with foil and toss with olive oil. Bake until golden, about 45 minutes.

While fries are baking combine the basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. In another small bowl combine the mayonnaise, garlic, and lemon juice, and stir to combine.

When the sweet potato fries come out of the oven, sprinkle with the basil salt. Serve with the garlic mayonnaise for dipping.

 

               

Recipe Source: Giada De Laurentiis, Food Network

Baked Asparagus

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Asparagus is one of our favorite vegetables, it seems to make a regular appearance during meal time at our house.  Although I am always looking for new ways to cook it sometimes you just can’t go wrong with preparing it simply.  One of my favorite recipes is so simple and a definite go to for something quick, it is baked asparagus paired with onions and seasoned with salt, pepper and olive oil.  Sometimes the best dishes are so easy and the flavor are brought to life by the simplest of seasonings.  I know I always get caught up in trying new and exciting dishes so if you’re like me remind yourself that sometimes the best dishes are simple and lightly seasoned, don’t forget to go back to the basics from time to time! 

 

Baked Asparagus: (for 2)

Ingredients:

12-14 Asparagus spears, prepared

1 slice of onion

Salt and Pepper, to taste

Olive Oil

Directions:

 Preheat oven to 300 F.  Place foil on baking sheet. 

Take slice of onion and separate rings, then place on foil.  After arranging onion place asparagus spears on top, salt and pepper to taste then drizzle with olive oil (to liking). 

Bring foil together and seal.  Place in oven and bake for 5-10 minutes, or until asparagus is to texture of liking.   

Recipe Source: Lynsey

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