Broccoli With Garlic Butter And Cashews

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
• while the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. serve immediately.

Holiday Green Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 pounds fresh green beans
• 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained
• 3/4 cup chopped salted peanuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 12 hrs 20 mins


• in a small saucepan over low heat melt butter with lemon juice and soy sauce. stir in garlic and cook for about 10 minutes. refrigerate overnight.
• place green beans in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. cook until tender but still crisp, about 10 minutes. drain.
• heat butter mixture and pour over beans. stir in pimentos and peanuts. toss and serve.

Broccoli With Garlic Butter And Cashews

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
• while the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. serve immediately.

italian sausage, peppers, and onions

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 (4 ounce) links sweet italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown on all sides. remove from skillet, and slice.
• melt butter in the skillet. stir in the yellow onion, red onion, and garlic, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. mix in red bell pepper and green bell pepper. season with basil, and oregano. stir in . continue to cook and stir until peppers and onions are tender.
• return sausage slices to skillet with the vegetables. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until sausage is heated through.

Pan-fried Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. stir in the olive oil, salt, and pepper. cook garlic in butter for a minute, but do not brown. add asparagus, and cook for 10 minutes, turning asparagus to ensure even cooking.

marinated barbequed vegetables

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 small eggplant, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices
• 2 small red bell peppers, seeded and cut into wide strips
• 3 zucchinis, sliced
• 6 fresh mushrooms, stems removed
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• place eggplant, red bell peppers, zucchinis and fresh mushrooms in a medium bowl.
• in a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, basil and garlic. pour the mixture over the vegetables, cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• place vegetables directly on the grill or on skewers. cook on the prepared grill 2 to 3 minutes per side, brushing frequently with the marinade, or to desired doneness.

absolutely awesome bbq sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chile sauce
• 1/2 cup
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon ground dry mustard
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• in a saucepan over low heat, mix the brown sugar, chile sauce, , soy sauce, ketchup, worcestershire sauce, garlic, dry mustard, and pepper. simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. cool, and refrigerate until ready to use.

New Year's Day Black-eyed Peas

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 pound dry black-eyed peas
• 2 cups chopped cooked ham
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 2 onions, diced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 15 mins


• place black-eyed peas in 8 quart pot. add enough water to fill pot 3/4 full. stir in ham and diced onions, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. place tomatoes in a blender or food processor, and blend until the tomatoes are liquefied. add tomatoes to pot. bring all ingredients to boil. cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the peas are tender.

Broccoli With Garlic Butter And Cashews

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
• while the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. serve immediately.

Marinated Wild Salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 salmon fillets
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• season fillets with salt and pepper, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. set aside in a baking dish.
• in a medium bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, balsamic vinegar, sugar, green onions, and cilantro. pour marinade over salmon; cover, and refrigerate overnight, or at least 6 hours.
• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
• arrange salmon on a broiling sheet. place in a preheated oven, and bake for 5 minutes. increase heat to 500 degrees f (260 degrees c), turn fillets, and broil 5 minutes more.

New Year's Day Black-eyed Peas

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 pound dry black-eyed peas
• 2 cups chopped cooked ham
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 2 onions, diced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 15 mins


• place black-eyed peas in 8 quart pot. add enough water to fill pot 3/4 full. stir in ham and diced onions, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. place tomatoes in a blender or food processor, and blend until the tomatoes are liquefied. add tomatoes to pot. bring all ingredients to boil. cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the peas are tender.

Pan-fried Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. stir in the olive oil, salt, and pepper. cook garlic in butter for a minute, but do not brown. add asparagus, and cook for 10 minutes, turning asparagus to ensure even cooking.

grilled zucchini and squash

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut in 1/4 inch slices
• 1 summer squash, thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat grill for medium-high heat.
• place the zucchini, and squash on a large sheet of aluminum foil, and dot with butter. season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. seal vegetables in the foil.
• place the foil pack on the preheated grill, and cook 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

Grilled Soy-sesame Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 18 mins


• preheat grill for high heat.
• in a bowl, mix sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and brown sugar. place asparagus in the bowl, and toss to coat.
• lightly oil a fine-mesh grill grate. place asparagus on grate, and cook 8 minutes, until tender but firm. garnish with sesame seeds to serve.

Pan-fried Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. stir in the olive oil, salt, and pepper. cook garlic in butter for a minute, but do not brown. add asparagus, and cook for 10 minutes, turning asparagus to ensure even cooking.

Juicy Two-stage Thanksgiving Turkey Marinade

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• brine (for tuesday morning)
• 1 cup salt
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 gallon water
• 1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
• 1 (15 pound) turkey, thawed if purchased frozen
• marinade (for wednesday morning)
• 3 oranges, sliced
• 3 lemons, sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves
• 1/4 cup garlic powder
• 2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• on the tuesday morning before thanksgiving, whisk together salt, orange juice, brown sugar, a cinnamon stick and water in a large nonreactive container with a cover, such as a large stainless steel stockpot. stir until salt and sugar dissolve, about 5 minutes. place the turkey into the brine, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• the next day, remove turkey from the first marinade, shake off excess, and pat the bird dry. discard the brine. clean the stockpot or brining container.
• in the clean stockpot, make the marinade by stirring together together sliced oranges, sliced lemons, onion, green bell pepper, parsley, cloves, garlic powder, cinnamon sticks, paprika, olive oil, and pepper. place the turkey into the stockpot and rub the marinade into the turkey. cover and refrigerate overnight.
• on thanksgiving day, remove turkey from the marinade and shake off the excess. discard the remaining marinade. roast the turkey using your favorite method.

sun-dried tomato hummus

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons tahini paste
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 (15.5 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
• 1/4 cup finely shredded fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• place garlic, salt, tahini, and lemon juice into a food processor; process until smooth. pour in the garbanzo beans and 1/2 cup olive oil; process until smooth again, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally. once smooth, add the sun-dried tomatoes, and pulse until they have been chopped to very small pieces and are incorporated into the hummus. finally, add the basil, and pulse a few times until mixed in.
• spread the hummus into a shallow serving dish, and make a few decorative grooves on top. refrigerate at least 1 hour, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with paprika before serving.

Slow Cooker Ham And Bean Stew

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans in sauce
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 pound cooked ham, cubed
• 1 clove garlic, minced, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon sour cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 20 mins


• stir the black-eyed peas, black beans, garbanzo beans, chili beans, onion, ham, and garlic together in a slow cooker. cook on low for 5 hours. top with sour cream to serve.

italian sausage, peppers, and onions

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 (4 ounce) links sweet italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown on all sides. remove from skillet, and slice.
• melt butter in the skillet. stir in the yellow onion, red onion, and garlic, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. mix in red bell pepper and green bell pepper. season with basil, and oregano. stir in . continue to cook and stir until peppers and onions are tender.
• return sausage slices to skillet with the vegetables. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until sausage is heated through.

New Year's Day Black-eyed Peas

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 pound dry black-eyed peas
• 2 cups chopped cooked ham
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 2 onions, diced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 15 mins


• place black-eyed peas in 8 quart pot. add enough water to fill pot 3/4 full. stir in ham and diced onions, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. place tomatoes in a blender or food processor, and blend until the tomatoes are liquefied. add tomatoes to pot. bring all ingredients to boil. cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the peas are tender.

Garlicky, Spicy And Sesamey Green Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon shallot, minced
• kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• bring a large pot of water to a boil. add the green beans, and cook for about 2 minutes. drain, and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. drain again.
• heat the sesame oil and vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add the green beans, and fry for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. add the garlic, shallot, salt and pepper to the beans. cook and stir for 1 minute. mix in the sesame seeds, cook for 1 more minute, then serve.

Italian-style Swiss Chard

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 bunch swiss chard
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• wash the swiss chard and cut into 1 inch strips. separate the thick and tough stalk sections from the upper leafy strips.
• bring the water and 1 tablespoon of salt to a boil in a large saucepan.
• cook the stalk sections in the salted boiling water for 2 minutes. stir in the leafy strips and cook until the leaves are wilted and the stalks are fork tender, about 6 minutes. drain and set aside.
• heat the olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium heat until aromatic, about 3 minutes. add the drained swiss chard, cook and stir for 2 minutes; season with salt to taste.

italian sausage, peppers, and onions

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 (4 ounce) links sweet italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown on all sides. remove from skillet, and slice.
• melt butter in the skillet. stir in the yellow onion, red onion, and garlic, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. mix in red bell pepper and green bell pepper. season with basil, and oregano. stir in . continue to cook and stir until peppers and onions are tender.
• return sausage slices to skillet with the vegetables. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until sausage is heated through.

blackened seasoning mix

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon ground dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, basil, and oregano in a bowl until evenly mixed. store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Green Goddess Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 anchovy fillets
• 1/4 cup minced fresh chives
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• blend the sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, parsley, tarragon, lemon juice, and anchovy fillets in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy; transfer to a bowl. gently stir the minced chives into the sour cream mixture; season with salt and pepper. refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Broccoli With Garlic Butter And Cashews

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
• while the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. serve immediately.

bbq chuck roast

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (5 pound) chuck roast
• 1 cup barbeque sauce
• 1 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic
• 3 teaspoons thinly sliced fresh ginger root
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• in a large bowl, mix barbeque sauce, teriyaki sauce, , garlic, ginger, onion, black pepper, and salt. place the roast into the marinade, cover and refrigerate for six hours, turning often.
• preheat an outdoor grill for indirect heat. remove the roast from the marinade, and pour the marinade into a saucepan. bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes. set aside for use as a basting sauce.
• thread the roast a rotating barbecue spit above indirect heat. cook the roast for two hours, or until the internal temperature of the roast is at least 145 degrees f (63 degrees c). baste often during the last hour with reserved marinade.

easy garlic green beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 pound frozen whole green beans
• 1 large clove garlic, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green beans and garlic until beans begin to thaw. season with salt and continue cooking and stirring until beans are lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes.

Buttery Garlic Green Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped in half
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pinches lemon pepper
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place green beans into a large skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans start to soften, about 5 minutes. drain water. add butter to green beans; cook and stir until butter is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
• cook and stir garlic with green beans until garlic is tender and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. season with lemon pepper and salt.

killer artichokes

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 artichokes, halved and choke scraped out
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1/2 cup butter

Recipe

• preheat an outdoor grill for low heat.
• meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. place the artichokes into the boiling water, and season with salt and pepper. throw in half of the garlic, and half of the shallot. boil for about 30 minutes, or until a fork is easily inserted into the stem of the artichokes. drain and set aside.
• melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat, and stir in the remaining garlic and shallot. cook just until fragrant, then remove from the heat.
• place the artichoke halves the preheated grill. brush some of the melted butter them. cook for 5 to 10 minutes, brushing with butter occasionally, until lightly toasted. serve with remaining butter as a dipping sauce.

Broccoli With Garlic Butter And Cashews

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
• while the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. serve immediately.

Creamy Vegetable Sandwich Spread

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
• 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 dash ground black pepper
• 1 dash paprika
• 1 dash garlic salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, carrots, zucchini, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, paprika and garlic salt. chill in the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes before serving

marinated barbequed vegetables

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 small eggplant, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices
• 2 small red bell peppers, seeded and cut into wide strips
• 3 zucchinis, sliced
• 6 fresh mushrooms, stems removed
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• place eggplant, red bell peppers, zucchinis and fresh mushrooms in a medium bowl.
• in a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, basil and garlic. pour the mixture over the vegetables, cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• place vegetables directly on the grill or on skewers. cook on the prepared grill 2 to 3 minutes per side, brushing frequently with the marinade, or to desired doneness.

Pineapple Pizzas

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 pound ground italian sausage
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 4 english muffins, split
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
• place ground italian sausage in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. remove from heat.
• drain sausage, and mix in garlic salt, oregano and crushed pineapple.
• arrange english muffin halves in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. spread with tomato paste. layer with the italian sausage mixture. top with mozzarella cheese.
• bake in the preheated oven 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Grilled Garlic Artichokes

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 large artichokes
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• fill a large bowl with cold water. squeeze the juice from one lemon wedge into the water. trim the tops from the artichokes, then cut in half lengthwise, and place halves into the bowl of lemon water to prevent them from turning brown.
• bring a large pot of water to a boil. meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
• add artichokes to boiling water, and cook for about 15 minutes. drain. squeeze the remaining lemon wedges into a medium bowl. stir in the olive oil and garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
• brush the artichokes with a coating of the garlic dip, and place them on the preheated grill. grill the artichokes for 5 to 10 minutes, basting with dip and turning frequently, until the tips are a little charred. serve immediately with the remaining dip.

deep-fried turkey marinade

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 (16 ounce) bottle italian dressing
• 1/2 cup cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup black pepper
• 1 cup seasoning
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs


• in a medium bowl, mix 3/4 italian dressing, cayenne pepper, black pepper, seasoning, and garlic powder. rub over turkey, using remaining italian dressing to fill cavity. allow turkey to marinate 8 hours, or overnight, before deep-frying as desired.

asparagus with tomatoes

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound thin asparagus spears, trimmed and cut in half
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 7 mins Ready Time: 12 mins


• place the asparagus in a large skillet and fill with about 1 inch of water. cover the pan and set over high heat. when the water comes to a boil, cook for 2 minutes or until the asparagus is bright green and almost tender.
• in a separate skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. add the garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. add the tomato to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute or until heated through. season with salt and pepper. add asparagus to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes, until hot.

Easy Lemon And Garlic Broccoli

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound broccoli, separated into florets
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place broccoli florets in a large skillet over medium heat. stir 2 teaspoons lemon juice into water in a small bowl and pour the mixture into the skillet. cover and steam until broccoli is bright green and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• while broccoli is steaming, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in garlic and salt; turn heat to low and let the garlic gently fry until golden brown, about 8 minutes. drain water from cooked broccoli and return to skillet; sprinkle with 2 more teaspoons lemon juice and the butter and garlic mixture. sprinkle broccoli with black pepper, toss to combine, and season with a bit more pepper if desired.

lemon-parsley green beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pinch sugar
• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 11 mins Ready Time: 16 mins


• bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat: add sugar, and beans. cook until beans are bright green and tender, 3 to 5 minutes. drain, and place in a large bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
• combine the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook until butter melts. stir in the garlic; cook until pale beige and fragrant. stir in the beans; cook until wilted, and garlic is dark brown, about 4 minutes. toss beans with parsley and lemon zest, and cook 1 to 2 minutes more. season to taste with salt and pepper. transfer beans to a serving dish, and garnish with lemon wedges.

italian sausage, peppers, and onions

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 (4 ounce) links sweet italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown on all sides. remove from skillet, and slice.
• melt butter in the skillet. stir in the yellow onion, red onion, and garlic, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. mix in red bell pepper and green bell pepper. season with basil, and oregano. stir in . continue to cook and stir until peppers and onions are tender.
• return sausage slices to skillet with the vegetables. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until sausage is heated through.

tasty bbq corn on the cob

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 pinch onion powder
• cayenne pepper to taste
• garlic powder to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 6 ears corn, husked and cleaned

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat grill for medium-high heat.
• in a medium bowl, mix together the chili powder, oregano, onion powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. blend in the softened butter. apply this mixture to each ear of corn, and place each ear a piece of aluminum foil big enough to wrap the corn. wrap like a burrito, and twist the ends to close.
• place wrapped corn on the preheated grill, and cook 20 to 30 minutes, until tender when poked with a fork. turn corn occasionally during cooking.

italian sausage, peppers, and onions

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 (4 ounce) links sweet italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown on all sides. remove from skillet, and slice.
• melt butter in the skillet. stir in the yellow onion, red onion, and garlic, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. mix in red bell pepper and green bell pepper. season with basil, and oregano. stir in . continue to cook and stir until peppers and onions are tender.
• return sausage slices to skillet with the vegetables. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until sausage is heated through.

tasty bbq corn on the cob

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 pinch onion powder
• cayenne pepper to taste
• garlic powder to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 6 ears corn, husked and cleaned

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat grill for medium-high heat.
• in a medium bowl, mix together the chili powder, oregano, onion powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. blend in the softened butter. apply this mixture to each ear of corn, and place each ear a piece of aluminum foil big enough to wrap the corn. wrap like a burrito, and twist the ends to close.
• place wrapped corn on the preheated grill, and cook 20 to 30 minutes, until tender when poked with a fork. turn corn occasionally during cooking.

asparagus with tomatoes

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound thin asparagus spears, trimmed and cut in half
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 7 mins Ready Time: 12 mins


• place the asparagus in a large skillet and fill with about 1 inch of water. cover the pan and set over high heat. when the water comes to a boil, cook for 2 minutes or until the asparagus is bright green and almost tender.
• in a separate skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. add the garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. add the tomato to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute or until heated through. season with salt and pepper. add asparagus to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes, until hot.

deep-fried turkey marinade

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 (16 ounce) bottle italian dressing
• 1/2 cup cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup black pepper
• 1 cup seasoning
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs


• in a medium bowl, mix 3/4 italian dressing, cayenne pepper, black pepper, seasoning, and garlic powder. rub over turkey, using remaining italian dressing to fill cavity. allow turkey to marinate 8 hours, or overnight, before deep-frying as desired.

lemon-parsley green beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pinch sugar
• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 11 mins Ready Time: 16 mins


• bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat: add sugar, and beans. cook until beans are bright green and tender, 3 to 5 minutes. drain, and place in a large bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
• combine the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook until butter melts. stir in the garlic; cook until pale beige and fragrant. stir in the beans; cook until wilted, and garlic is dark brown, about 4 minutes. toss beans with parsley and lemon zest, and cook 1 to 2 minutes more. season to taste with salt and pepper. transfer beans to a serving dish, and garnish with lemon wedges.

Broccoli With Garlic Butter And Cashews

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
• while the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. serve immediately.

New Year's Day Black-eyed Peas

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 pound dry black-eyed peas
• 2 cups chopped cooked ham
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 2 onions, diced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 15 mins


• place black-eyed peas in 8 quart pot. add enough water to fill pot 3/4 full. stir in ham and diced onions, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. place tomatoes in a blender or food processor, and blend until the tomatoes are liquefied. add tomatoes to pot. bring all ingredients to boil. cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the peas are tender.

italian sausage, peppers, and onions

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 (4 ounce) links sweet italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown on all sides. remove from skillet, and slice.
• melt butter in the skillet. stir in the yellow onion, red onion, and garlic, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. mix in red bell pepper and green bell pepper. season with basil, and oregano. stir in . continue to cook and stir until peppers and onions are tender.
• return sausage slices to skillet with the vegetables. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until sausage is heated through.

Broccoli With Garlic Butter And Cashews

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
• while the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. serve immediately.

Pan-fried Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. stir in the olive oil, salt, and pepper. cook garlic in butter for a minute, but do not brown. add asparagus, and cook for 10 minutes, turning asparagus to ensure even cooking.

easy mushroom-goat cheese empanadas

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 2 (7.5 ounce) packages refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (not the layered varieties)
• cornmeal for rolling
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 (10 ounce) packages mushrooms, stems trimmed, cut into small dice
• 1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
• olive oil, for brushing

Recipe

• adjust oven rack to center; heat oven to 450 degrees.
• heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. saute onion until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. add mushrooms, stirring until moisture evaporates, about 5 minutes. stir in chilies, garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper. cook 2 minutes longer. transfer to a medium bowl; stir in goat cheese until cheese melts. cool to room temperature.
• separate biscuits a cornmeal-coated work surface. sprinkle with cornmeal as necessary, and roll each one into a 5 inch circle. fill each one, using a scant 2 tbs. filling and leaving a 1/2-inch border. place on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper. (at this point, can be frozen up to 2 weeks.)
• brush tops with oil. bake until golden, 16 to 20 minutes (longer if frozen). makes 20.

Garlic Corn On The Cob

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 12 ears corn, husked and cleaned
• 12 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/4 cup garlic powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat grill for medium heat, or preheat your oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• place each ear of corn on a separate square of aluminum foil. place 1 tablespoon of butter on each one, and sprinkle with garlic powder. wrap ears tightly with the foil.
• place ears of corn on the grill or in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, turning over occasionally.

Mushroom Onion Matzo Kugel

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 cups matzo farfel
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 pound mushrooms, chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease an 8x12 inch baking dish.
• place farfel in a colander and pour boiling water over it.
• in a large skillet, saute onions and mushrooms in vegetable oil. stir in salt and pepper, garlic powder, and dill. remove from heat and stir farfel into the skillet.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 1 hour.

Broccoli With Garlic Butter And Cashews

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
• while the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. serve immediately.

italian sausage, peppers, and onions

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 (4 ounce) links sweet italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown on all sides. remove from skillet, and slice.
• melt butter in the skillet. stir in the yellow onion, red onion, and garlic, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. mix in red bell pepper and green bell pepper. season with basil, and oregano. stir in . continue to cook and stir until peppers and onions are tender.
• return sausage slices to skillet with the vegetables. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until sausage is heated through.

indian chickpeas

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1/8 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 teaspoons channa masala spice mix
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 (15.5 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. stir in the garlic, onion, and ginger, and cook until browned. stir in the garam masala, channa masala spice, tomato, water, and garbanzos; season to taste with salt. bring to a simmer, the reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until garbanzos are very soft, about 20 minutes.

Brats

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 4 (12 ounce) cans
• 1 large onion, diced
• 10 bratwurst
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. when hot, lightly oil grate.
• combine the and onions in a large pot; bring to a boil. submerge the bratwurst in the ; add the red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. reduce heat to medium and cook another 10 to 12 minutes. remove the bratwurst from the mixture; reduce heat to low, and continue cooking the onions.
• cook the bratwurst on the preheated grill, turning once, 5 to 10 minutes. serve with the mixture as a topping or side.

New Year's Day Black-eyed Peas

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 pound dry black-eyed peas
• 2 cups chopped cooked ham
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 2 onions, diced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 15 mins


• place black-eyed peas in 8 quart pot. add enough water to fill pot 3/4 full. stir in ham and diced onions, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. place tomatoes in a blender or food processor, and blend until the tomatoes are liquefied. add tomatoes to pot. bring all ingredients to boil. cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the peas are tender.

Spicy Chipotle Black-eyed Peas

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup chopped orange bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped carrot
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 (16 ounce) packages dry black-eyed peas
• 4 cups water
• 4 teaspoons vegetable bouillon base (such as better than bouillon® vegetable base)
• 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped, sauce reserved
• 2 teaspoons liquid mesquite smoke flavoring
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 20 mins


• heat the olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a skillet; cook and stir the orange bell pepper, celery, carrot, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until the onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. transfer the mixture to a slow cooker; mix in the black-eyed peas, water, and vegetable base, stirring to dissolve the vegetable base. stir in the chipotle peppers, about 1 tablespoon of the reserved adobo sauce (or to taste), liquid smoke, cumin, and black pepper.
• cook in the slow cooker on low until the black-eyed peas are very tender and the flavors are blended, about 8 hours.

Canadian Barn Bbq Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix applesauce, ketchup, packed brown sugar, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic salt and ground cinnamon. use the mixture to marinate ribs in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before preparing as desired. also use for basting the ribs while cooking.

marinated turkey breast

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 (3 pound) boneless turkey breast halves
• 6 whole cloves
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 5 hrs


• in a small bowl, mix together the garlic, basil, and pepper. rub over the turkey breasts. insert one clove into each end of the turkey breasts, and one in the center.
• in a large shallow dish, blend vegetable oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and brown sugar. place the breasts in the dish, and turn to coat. cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours.
• preheat grill for high heat.
• lightly oil the grill grate. discard marinade, place turkey breasts on the grill. close the lid, and grill turkey breasts about 15 minutes on each side, or to an internal temperature of 170 degrees f (68 degrees c).

Pan-fried Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. stir in the olive oil, salt, and pepper. cook garlic in butter for a minute, but do not brown. add asparagus, and cook for 10 minutes, turning asparagus to ensure even cooking.

italian sausage, peppers, and onions

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 (4 ounce) links sweet italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown on all sides. remove from skillet, and slice.
• melt butter in the skillet. stir in the yellow onion, red onion, and garlic, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. mix in red bell pepper and green bell pepper. season with basil, and oregano. stir in wine. continue to cook and stir until peppers and onions are tender.
• return sausage slices to skillet with the vegetables. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until sausage is heated through.

Spinach And Pine Nuts

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 pounds spinach, rinsed
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• wash the spinach, but allow the water to cling to the leaves. cook the spinach until it wilts in a skillet over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes.
• heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. add the spinach, pine nuts, and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. season with pepper and serve.

Broccoli With Garlic Butter And Cashews

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
• while the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. serve immediately.

Seasoned Cornish Hens

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 large cornish game hens
• 2 tablespoons butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, and pepper. place cornish game hens in the mixture, and marinate 10 minutes.
• transfer hens to a medium baking dish, and cover with the marinade mixture. cover dish, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven.
• remove cover from dish, and place 1/2 the butter on each hen. increase oven temperature to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). basting frequently with the marinade mixture, continue baking 30 minutes, or until exterior of the hens is lightly browned and crisp, the interior is no longer pink, and juices run clear.

New Year's Day Black-eyed Peas

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 pound dry black-eyed peas
• 2 cups chopped cooked ham
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 2 onions, diced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 15 mins


• place black-eyed peas in 8 quart pot. add enough water to fill pot 3/4 full. stir in ham and diced onions, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. place tomatoes in a blender or food processor, and blend until the tomatoes are liquefied. add tomatoes to pot. bring all ingredients to boil. cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the peas are tender.

eggplant mixed grill

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red onion, cut into wedges
• 18 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 12 crimini mushrooms, stems removed
• 1 (1 pound) eggplant, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into wedges
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into wedges

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• in a large resealable plastic bag, mix the olive oil, parsley, oregano, basil, vinegar, kosher salt, pepper, and garlic. place the onion, asparagus, mushrooms, eggplant, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper into the bag. seal, and marinate 2 hours in the refrigerator, turning occasionally
• preheat the grill for high heat.
• lightly oil the grill grate. grill the vegetables 6 minutes on each side, until tender.

Pan-fried Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. stir in the olive oil, salt, and pepper. cook garlic in butter for a minute, but do not brown. add asparagus, and cook for 10 minutes, turning asparagus to ensure even cooking.

awesome broccoli marinara

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with balsamic vinegar, basil and olive oil
• 1 pound broccoli florets
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. add garlic, and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly. pour in the tomatoes with their juices, and simmer until the liquid has reduced by about 1/2. place the broccoli on top of the tomatoes, and season with a little salt and pepper. cover, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender. do not over cook the broccoli, it should be a vibrant green. pour into a serving dish, and toss to blend with the sauce before serving.

Broccoli With Garlic Butter And Cashews

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
• while the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. serve immediately.

Corn On The Grill

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 5 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (such as tapatio®)
• 6 ears fresh corn

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• heat the garlic and butter in a small saucepan over low heat for 5 minutes to infuse the butter with the flavor of garlic. do not let the butter simmer. stir together the sugar, salt, black pepper, and cumin in a small dish. stir into the butter mixture along with the lime juice and hot sauce until evenly blended. brush the ears of corn generously with the garlic butter; reserve remaining butter.
• cook the corn on the preheated grill, rotating occasionally until the corn is hot and tender, 10 to 15 minutes. brush the corn with the remaining butter as the corn cooks.

Broccoli With Garlic Butter And Cashews

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
• while the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. serve immediately.

italian sausage, peppers, and onions

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 (4 ounce) links sweet italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown on all sides. remove from skillet, and slice.
• melt butter in the skillet. stir in the yellow onion, red onion, and garlic, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. mix in red bell pepper and green bell pepper. season with basil, and oregano. stir in wine. continue to cook and stir until peppers and onions are tender.
• return sausage slices to skillet with the vegetables. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until sausage is heated through.

yia yia's tzatziki sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 25
• 2 english cucumbers
• 2 (16 ounce) containers sour cream
• 1 (16 ounce) container greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• peel cucumbers and grate into a colander. squeeze out excess water.
• mix together sour cream, yogurt, garlic, and olive oil in a large bowl. stir in cucumbers. chill at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before serving.