Category: Side Dishes
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Mexican Skillet Squash / Calabacitas

~~Ingredients~~ 1 tablespoon butter 2 medium zucchini squash, cubed 2 medium yellow squash, cubed 1 medium onion, diced 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded, diced 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon pepper 1 can (10 ounces) corn, drained ⅓ cup half and half ½ cup Colby jack cheese, shredded FOR TOPPING: fresh cilantro…
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Fried green tomatoes

Ingredients4 large green tomatoes2 eggs1/2 cup milk1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup cornmeal1/2 cup bread crumbs2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1 quart vegetable oil for fryingHow To Make World’s best recipe for fried green tomatoesSlice tomatoes 1/2 inch thick. Discard the ends.Whisk eggs and milk together in a medium-size bowl. Scoop flour onto…
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Ruth Chris’ Sweet Potato Casserole

IngredientsCRUST1 cup brown sugar (reduce sugar to suit)1/3 cup flour1 cup chopped nuts (pecans preferred)1/4 cup butter (melted)SWEET POTATO MIXTURE3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (can use canned to save time, just drain)1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla2 eggs (well beaten)1/2 cup butter, melted (1/2 cup)DirectionsCombine brown sugar, flour, nuts and butter in mixing bowl.…
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Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes

Ingredients:3 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges1/2 cup vinegar1/4 cup sugar1 cup water2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper1/4 cup oil1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint (optional) Directions:1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.2. Toss well to mix.3. Refrigerate…
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SQUASH CASSEROLE

Ingredients2 tablespoons butter, divided4 small yellow squash (about 2 lbs.), sliced (about 6 cups total)1 small onion, diced1 red bell pepper, diced½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper2 eggs1 cup grated cheddar cheese¼ cup sour cream¼ cup mayonnaise¾ cup crushed butter crackers (I used 18 Ritz crackers)InstructionsPreheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking…
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Avocado, Mozzarella, and Tomato Grilled Cheese

Ingredients :½ avocado (sliced)4 slices mozzarella cheese4 cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)2 slices multigrain bread ( I like Ezekiel sprouted grain bread)a dab of butter*Method *:Butter the outside layers of the bread. Place one slice, buttered side down in a frying pan -heated at medium heat. Layer the cheese, tomato and then the avocado.Place the…
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Baked Beans

Ingredients:10 slices bacon halved1 yellow onion finely diced1/2 green bell pepper finely diced54 oz can pork and beans or equivalent number of smaller cans4 Tbsp ketchup1/4 cup molasses2/3 cup brown sugar1/4 cup cider vinegar2 tsp dry mustardInstructions:-Cook bacon about half way through (in whichever way you want), and set aside to drain on a paper…
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Easy Honey Fried Chicken

For the Glaze2 Tbs. oil4 cloves garlic, minced1 cup honey1/4 cup soy sauce1 tsp. black pepperFor the Chicken4 large chicken breasts, halved and pounded2 cups flour4 tsp. salt3 tsp. black pepper2 tsp. ground ginger1 tsp. cayenne4 eggs4 Tbs. waterOil for fryingDirectionsFor the Honey Soy GlazeIn a small saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat until…
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Corn Casserole

INGREDIENTS NutritionSERVINGS 8-10 UNITS US1 (8 ounce) box Jiffy cornbread mix1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn (not drained)1 cup sour cream1⁄2 cup melted butterDIRECTIONSMix all ingredients and pour into (greased or sprayed with cooking spray) 8×8″ casserole dish.Cook uncovered for 55-60 minutes at 350 degrees.Tastes like Chi Chi’s…
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Lemon Butter Crab

Ingredients : 1 lb king crab/snow crab meat 1/2 stick 4 tablespoons salted butter3 cloves garlic minced1 tablespoon chopped parsley1/2 tablespoon lemon juice Instructions : Preheat oven to 375F. Thaw the crab legs if they are frozen. Using a sharp knife or a pair of a scissors, slice or cut the crab legs into halves…
