Butternut Squash Soup is simple and light. Not only does it have butternut squash, this soup also has apples, potato, carrot, onion, and celery, so it is full of flavor. It is great as an appetizer, or even as a main dish with a nice side of crusty bread.
Category: Vegetables
Simple Side: Sauteed Asparagus
I love simple sides. And asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables to cook as a side around this time of year. If you are looking for how to cook asparagus, this is the easiest and tastiest way that I know, and it’s sure to turn out every time. Sauteed asparagus is a…
Ham, Broccoli, & Potato Casserole
What do you do with all of the leftover holiday ham? Make this delicious Ham, Broccoli, & Potato Casserole! It comes together in about 30 minutes, making your after-the-holiday-meals a snap.
Rosemary Scalloped Potatoes
Rosemary Scalloped Potatoes are a great compliment to just about any meal. Fresh rosemary brightens the taste of this side dish that is quick and simple to make!
Shrimp Lo Mein
Shrimp Lo Mein, Chicken Lo Mein, Beef Lo Mein, Vegetable Lo Mein… Whatever you like, you can customize this recipe to fit your tastes or to fit what you have in your kitchen. Adaptability is something that I love in a recipe, because sometimes I just forget what I have on hand. This…
Mandarin Orange & Almond Salad
I just love lettuce/spinach salads with fruit and nuts. I don’t know what it is about the combination of those things that draws me in, but I have been known to fill my plate with one of these salads even when the main dish is one of my favorites. Mandarin Orange & Almond…
Frosted Zucchini Cake Brownies
You would probably never guess these cake-like brownies had vegetables in them. They are so moist and full of chocolate flavor. They also do not use any eggs, so they are a great for people who have that allergy. While I won’t claim that these are healthy because of they contain vegetables, I…
Sweet Potato Pancakes
We love pancakes in this house. Especially with lots of butter and syrup. I love hearing my son ask for syrup; not because he needs lots of sugar or anything, but because of the way he says syrup. It’s not “sear-up”. It’s “sur-up”. But when I feel deviating from our usual recipe, I…
Crunchy Romaine Salad
We have a wonderful church home. Every so often, they have what we all call “Family Dinner” on Wednesday nights. One of our favorite things about family dinner nights is the salad. I think if it were publicly acceptable, I would take the entire plate of salad that’s meant for the table of…
Rigatoni with Roasted Broccoli and Red Onions
I found this recipe while paging through the February issue of Woman’s Day. The bright colors of the vegetables caught my attention, and then the recipe list did, because I surprisingly had everything on hand! So, I added it to my weekly menu plan. I am so glad that I did, because it…
