Veggies

Broccoli Corn Bake (Delphine)

1 large or 2 medium eggs, slightly beaten
1 17-ounce can cream style corn
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli, cooked and drained
2/3 cup saltine cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon minced onion
1/4 cup saltine cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons melted butter

Combine corn, broccoli, 2/3 cup crumbs and onion to beaten egg(s). Turn into 1-quart casserole. Mix 1/4 cup crumbs with butter and spread over top. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes in 350 degree oven.

Company Potato-Cheese Casserole (Judy Jean)

2 pounds frozen hash brown potatoes
1 large carton (1 pint) sour cream
1 chopped onion
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese

Mix all ingredients together. Add 1/8 to 1/4 cup melted butter/margarine. Bake at 350 degrees for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. You can sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese if desired before baking.

Potato Dumpling (Delphine)

1-1/2 cups mashed potatoes
1-1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder

Mix above ingredients. Beat 2 eggs and add to potato mixture, making soft dough. Roll into cylinder about 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Cut into 1-inch slices. Drop into boiling salted water and cook for 25 minutes. Serve hot with butter, salt and pepper.

Onion-Roasted Potatoes (Sheila)

1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix
2 pounds all-purpose potatoes, cut into large chunks
1/3 cup olive oil or vegetable oil

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Pour olive oil into suitably sized baking dish. Add onion soup mix and mix well with olive oil. Add potatoes and stir around until the potatoes are well coated. (I use my hands for this.) Bake for 40 minutes, stirring two or three times, until potatoes are tender and golden brown.

Sweet Potatoes (Sharon)

Boil and peel desired number of sweet potatoes. Combine following ingredients into a sauce: 
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup sherry.

Pour over potatoes and bake at 350 degrees until glazed, about 30 minutes.

Microwave Scalloped Potatoes (Sheila)

4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1-1/2 cups milk (or evaporated milk)
2 tablespoons butter

In a 2-1/2 quart buttered glass casserole dish, arrange half the sliced potatoes. Sprinkle with half the flour, salt and onion. Repeat. Pour milk over top. Dot with butter. Microwave on highest setting, covered, for 15 to 18 minutes. Rotate dish 1/4 turn every 4 minutes if microwave does not have a turntable. Rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Garnish with paprika or parsley. Serves 4 to 6. Option: Sprinkle grated sharp cheese on top after cooking.

Greek Lemon-Roasted Potatoes (Sharon)

4 pounds peeled potatoes (8-10 large)
1 cup water
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon pepper

Cut potatoes lengthwise into thick wedges and place in 9" x 13" pan. Whisk together the water, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, oregano and pepper. Pour over potatoes. Turn potatoes over until all are well-coated. Bake at 325 degrees, turning every 20 minutes, for two hours until potatoes are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.

Carrot and Cauliflower Medley (Paul)

8 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 large head cauliflower
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup whipping cream
1-1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 green onions (sliced)

Cut carrots into 1/4 inch thick diagonal slices. Break cauliflower into flowerets. Cook carrots and cauliflower in boiling salted water about 5 minutes until barely tender. Plunge into cold water. Drain. In large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and mustard and cook until bubbly. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in chicken broth and cream. Cook, stirring until thickened. Gradually add 1 cup of cheese, stirring until melted. Combine vegetables and sauce in 2 quart casserole. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 15 minutes (35 minutes if chilled). Garnish with green onions. Serves 8.

Celery Slaw (Paul)

3 cups very thinly sliced celery
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salad oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded carrot
Lettuce

Cook celery covered) in small amount of boiling water until crisp-tender (about 5 minutes). Drain well. In medium bowl, combine sugar, salad oil, vinegar, onion, salt, paprika and pepper. Blend in sour cream. Add celery and shredded carrot. Toss lightly to mix. Chill. Serve in lettuce-lined bowl. Serves 6.

Potato Dumplings (Frances)

Boil 5 pounds medium potatoes with skins until cooked through. Peel and put through ricer. Stir in 2 cups flour, 4 eggs, salt to taste and 1/2 teaspoon melted butter. On lightly floured board, roll out small amount of dough, forming a rope about 1/2-inch thick. Cut into 1/2 lengths with sharp knife. Dip gnocchi into flour. Bring salted water to boil in large kettle. Drop gnocchi into boiling water. They are cooked when they float. Remove from pan, drain excess water and serve with spaghetti sauce and grated cheese. Serves 6-8.

Zucchini and Cauliflower Skillet (Paul)

1/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil
1 7-1/2 ounce can tomatoes, cut up
1 tablespoon snipped parsley
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 medium zucchini (cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices)
2 cups cauliflower
1/2 cup water
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)

Cook onion and garlic in olive oil or cooking oil in saucepan until onion is tender. Stir in undrained tomatoes, parsley, tomato paste, salt, oregano and pepper. Boil gently, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, in 10-inch covered skillet, cook zucchini and cauliflower in water over medium heat about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Pour tomato mixture over vegetables. Cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cook, uncovered, about 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serves 4 to 6.

Marinated Vegetables (Lana)

1 medium cauliflower, cut into flowerets
1 medium broccoli, cut into flowerets
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 7-ounce can giant ripe olives, drained
1 16-ounce bottle Italian dressing

In large bowl, mixed all ingredients well. Cover and refrigerate at least six hours, tossing occasionally. 

Corn Casserole (Lana)

2 16-ounce cans white corn
1 8-ounce container cream cheese with chives and onions
1 4-ounce can chopped jalapeno peppers
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine ingredients in 1-1/2 quart covered casserole. Bake 30 minutes.

Gold Carrot Bake (Paul)

3 cups shredded carrot (1 pound)
2/3 cup long grain rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded American cheese
1 cup milk
2 beaten eggs
2 tablespoons instant minced onion

In saucepan, combine carrot, rice, salt and 1-1/2 cups water. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes. Do not drain. Stir in 1-1/2 cups of the shredded cheese, milk, eggs, onion and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pour into 1-1/2 quart casserole. Bake at 350 degrees, uncovered, for 1 hour. Top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Return to oven until cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Serves 6.