Recipe Summary: Preparation Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Number of Servings: 12 Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.00 Ingredients: 2 cups dried beans (pinto, black or pink), rinsed 8 cups water 1 onion, chopped 1 bay leaf 1/4 tsp salt Directions: Place beans, water, onion and bay leaf in a large pot. Cover […]

Put zucchini, onions and salt in bowl and let stand overnight. Drain and rinse in cold water. Drain again. Put in a large kettle with remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 30 minutes. Uncovered stirring occasionally. Pour into 6-8 sterile pint jars. Seal and process for 15 minutes in a boiling water bath.

Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut each of the squash in half and remove the seeds and fibers. Place the squash, cut sides down, in an ungreased baking pan. Then add water to the depth of 1/4-inch and bake, uncovered, until the squash is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes. While the squash […]

Small zucchini (about 1 inch in diameter) make the best pickles, but over-grown ones can make satisfactory pickles if they are halved, seeded, then cut into half-rings. I prefer to use the dill heads before they are completely mature and dry because of their soft flavor and appearance. Trim the ends from the zucchini and […]

Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with a wooden spoon. Pour the mixture into a lightly-oiled casserole. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Note: This dressing may also be used as a stuffing for Cornish hens, chicken and turkey. * For a more moist dressing use 3/4 cup […]

Boil Potatoes until tender but firm. After cooking, cut potatos into slices or cubes. Season to taste with salt/pepper. In a bowl, combine sour cream or yogurt, onion and dill and blend well. Pour over the warm potatoers and toss gently to mix. Garnish with herb sprigs or parsley. Serve at room temperature or slightly […]

Recipe Summary: Preparation Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Number of Servings: 6 Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.50 Ingredients: 8 large tomatoes, peeled 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely diced 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped 1 medium-size red onion, minced 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 […]

Wash, string and slice beans. Place them in a saucepan together with sugar, salt, soda and enough water to cover. Simmer gently for about 15 minutes. Drain. In a saucepan melt the butter and in it saute the sliced mushrooms. Add the beans and gently blend in the cream. Simmer for 2 minutes. Season to […]

Medium low for 6 min and Stand for 5 min on both sizes. Directions: Combine the sausage and green onion. Cook at Medium High as noted (brown sausage), stir often. Drain but reserve drippings for use in amount noted above. Not enough drippings?–> Add melted butter or margarine! Now, add the vegtable-seasong mix, the correct […]

Recipe Summary: Preparation Time: 30 minutes Number of Servings: 2 Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.00 Ingredients: 16 large shrimp, uncooked, deveined 3 large limes 2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 tsp olive oil 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, cleaned and chopped 10 medium cherry tomatoes, rinsed and dried […]