Orange Glazed Carrots

Miscellaneous – Side Dishes
Difficulty Rating – 2
Source: “The Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever” by Natalie Haughton
Submitted by Unknown
1 pkg (32 oz.) peeled baby carrots
1/3 cup thawed frozen orange juice concentrate
3 Tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp butter
1 to 2 Tbsp Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored [...]

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Mexican Lasagna

Rice & Pasta
Difficulty Rating – 2
Source Unknown
1 small onion chopped
1/3 green pepper chopped
2 cloves garlic crushed
1-8oz can corn drained
1-12oz can kidney beans drained
1-4oz can tomato sauce
1-6oz can tomatoes and chopped green chilies
1 Tbsp cumin (or to taste)
2 Tbsp Chili powder (or to taste)
1-16oz tub cottage cheese small curd
2 pkgs taco size corn tortillas, (8-10 [...]

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Marinated Broccoli

Meatless
Miscellaneous Side Dishes
Vegetarian
Difficulty Rating – 1
Source: inmykitchen1 (don’t know where it came from)
TRIED AND TRUE!!! I love this recipe!
3 bunches broccoli, without stems
3 TBSP beef boullion or vegetable broth or boullion
1 TBSP red wine vinegar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp soy sauce
1 TBSP oil
1 TBSP dried dill weed
2 TBSP red wine
1 tsp Mrs. Dash [...]

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Marinated Beans

Side Dishes
Vegetarian
Difficulty Rating – 1
Source: “The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet”
QUICK & EASY PREPARATION

TRIED AND TRUE!!! These are very good!

2 cans (16 ounces each) black, pinto or pink beans, (or combination of two kinds), drained and rinsed
1/4 to 1/2 cup freshly chopped curly parsley, or to taste
2 to 3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup natural low-fat [...]

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Italian Scalloped Potatoes

Vegetarian
Main Dishes – Meatless
Difficulty Rating – 3
Source Unknown

4 med. potatoes, (about 1 1/4 lbs.) thinly sliced (about 4 Cups)
1 med. onion, chopped (about 1/2 Cup)
1 Cup (4 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 Cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 10 3/4 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning, crushed
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
In greased 1 1/2 [...]

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Garden Frittata

Meatless
Miscellaneous Side Dishes
Vegetarian
Difficulty Rating – 2
Source Unknown

2 TBSP butter or margarine
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 cup chopped broccoli
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 green onions, sliced
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup water
1/4 tsp salt
1 TBSP chopped fresh basil leaves
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers, shredded or finely diced
Melt butter with garlic powder in a 8- or 9-inch skillet; [...]

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Eggplant Rounds

Appetizers
Vegetarian
Difficulty Rating – 2
Source: unknown
1/3 cup minced onion
1/3 cup fresh parsley
1 Tbsp. oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
2 small eggplants cut into 1/3 inch thick slices
1/3 cup slivered almonds
Combine all ingredients except eggplant slices and slivered almonds in bowl or food processor. Mix [...]

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Eggnog Vegan

Beverages
Vegetarian/Vegan
Source unknown
2 10-oz packages silken regular or low-fat tofu
16 oz. vanilla soy milk
1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup sugar
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 to 1 cup rum or brandy
Nutmeg to taste
In a blender, combine all ingredients except nutmeg; blend thoroughly until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides. Serve well [...]

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