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Greek-Style Green Beans

October 1, 2013 by Nancy

My recent post for Braciola mentioned we served it with Greek style green beans. Here they are – finally. This is a great side dish to any Mediterranean based recipe. Typically, I really like a low-maintenance side dish when the entree I’m preparing takes a little more attention. If I can prep it and forget about it, I’m happy. So let’s just say, this side dish makes me happy! I even got to use some of my recently “stowed in […]

Categories: Sauteed Eats, Sides, Vegetables • Tags: Braised Beans, garlic, Greek style, Green bean, Olive oil, onion, Tomato, wine

Soup Duo: Tomato Soup with Spicy Zucchini Puree

September 27, 2013 by Nancy

Have you ever looked at a recipe and thought…”looks great, but no way, too much work”? That’s what I thought initially when looking at this one, recommended to me by my friend Karen and her daughter, Michelle. After all, Michelle has worked in a restaurant, she’s had training. I “sat” on the recipe almost two weeks before giving it a try. I kept looking at it, just thinking it was too difficult for me. But I was wrong! [These are […]

Categories: Sauteed Eats, Soups/Stews, Vegetables • Tags: carrot, Healthy soup, Italian, La Cucina Italiano, low calorie soup, onion, Tomato, tomato soup, Vegetarian Soup, Zucchini, Zucchini Puree

Sauteed Veggie Menagerie with Farro

August 26, 2013 by Nancy

Every Monday night I clean out my refrigerator. Reason? Tuesday is trash collection day! It gives me the opportunity to see what got pushed to the back or simply forgotten, especially after what is typically a busy weekend. Some things do get tossed. It seems inevitable. But this “clean out” also gives me the opportunity to use up remnants of still fresh, unused vegetables. I love to use up all these bits and pieces in a mixed vegetable dish. We […]

Categories: Meatless, Sauteed Eats, Sides • Tags: Bell pepper, Eggplant, Farro, Green bean, onion, Parmesan, Tomato, yellow squash, Zucchini

Blend It Up Salsa

August 8, 2013 by Nancy

I have quirks! I’m far from being a hoarder. Yet, I am a “selective” hoarder. Meaning there are a few items in my cupboards, refrigerator or pantry that I won’t let run out. For instance, toilet paper…always need at least 4 rolls in reserve. Olive oil…at least 1 back-up bottle. Beer…an emergency 12-pack…cold. Munchies…a hunk of cheese, box of crackers, chips and salsa…just in case. I mean, you never know when friends may pop in, and they may be hungry! […]

Categories: Condiments, Miscellaneous Recipes • Tags: Blender, jalapeno, onion, Salsa, spicy, Tomato