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Substitute 1 lb. trimmed green beans for the slender French beans.

Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

2 (8-oz.) packages French green beans

1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips

3 shallots, sliced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Preparation

1. Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add green beans, bell...

Chickpeas, black-eyed peas, or lady peas could also be used in this salad.

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 2/3 cup)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups fresh pink-eyed peas

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup thinly sliced radishes (about

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

...

This simple dish serves as a cool, refreshing break from spicier foods.

Yield: 10 servings (serving size: 1/4 cup)

Ingredients

2 cups (3-inch) julienne-cut peeled daikon radish or other radish

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 cup (3-inch) julienne-cut carrot

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

2 teaspoons sugar

1 teaspoon mirin (sweet rice wine)

Preparation

Combine daikon and salt, tossing well to coat. Let stand...

Ingredients

3 strips bacon, diced

1 medium onion, sliced

2 bunches collard greens, washed

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon brown sugar

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a high-sided skillet, cook...

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

10 radishes

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp garlic salt

1/2 tsp paprika

Directions

1.Thinly slice radishes

2.Steam in microwave for 5 minutes

3.Put in bowl with spices; stir

4.Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, flip the chips, and bake for another 10 minutes

Tasty stuffed zucchini, made with a sausage and Parmesan cheese stuffing.

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

•4 medium zucchini

•1/4 pound pork sausage

•1/4 cup chopped onion

•1 clove garlic minced

•1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

•1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers

•1 egg, lightly beaten

•1/4 teaspoon dried leaf thyme, crumbled

•...

Feel free to use Mozzarella cheese in place of the fontina cheese in this recipe. This is a delicious side dish to serve with chicken or meat main dishes.

Ingredients:

•4 small zucchini

•2 large tomatoes

•1/2 cup finely chopped onion

•3 cloves garlic, finely minced

•1/2 teaspoon salt

•1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil

•1/8 teaspoon black pepper

•3 tablespoons olive oil

•8...

Serve these tasty zucchini coins with the easy sweet pepper dip or your own favorite dip. These make a good side dish or snack.

Ingredients:

•1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs (Japanese-style bread crumbs)

•1 cup fine dry bread crumbs, unseasoned

•1 teaspoon dried leaf basil

•1 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese, about 4 ounces

•1 scant teaspoon salt

•2 large eggs

•***Sweet Pepper D...

Ingredients

1 lb fresh green beans

1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes

1/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

2 tablespoons oil

salt and pepper, to taste

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min

Directions

1 Wash green beans and dry thoroughly. Snap off stems.

2 Heat oil in large skillet or wok over medium high heat until almost at the smoking point.

3 Add the dry beans to the hot oil and stir-fry until the beans start...

Ingredients

1/10 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons butter

8 medium scraped carrot

Prep: 10 min Cook: 90 min

 Directions

1 Cut carrots into strips 1/4 inch thick and about 1 1/2 inches long.

2 Place in a buttered casserole dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3 Dot with brown sugar and butter.

4 Cover.

5 Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.