Roasted Beets with Vinaigrette and Toasted Sunflower Seeds

Roasted Beets with Vinaigrette and Toasted Sunflower Seeds – – red beets, olive oil, salt and pepper, vinaigrette (make your own or use high quality bottled), sunflower seeds (toasted in a skillet), black pepper (freshly ground), Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. ; Wash the beets and trim the green tops and roots. Place in…

Sweet-Hot-Kissed Roasted Carrots

Sweet-Hot-Kissed Roasted Carrots – – olive oil, carrots (young , scrubbed (not peeled)), agave syrup (maple syrup may be substituted), Sriracha (optional), salt and pepper, Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. ; On a large sheet pan, pour the olive oil to coat the surface. Toss the carrots onto the pan and roll in the…

Oven-Fried Onion Rings

Oven-Fried Onion Rings – – olive oil, all purpose flour, egg (beaten with), milk, breadcrumbs (seasoned ), saltine crackers (pulverized ), House Spice Mix (see recipe index), yellow onion (sliced 1/4-inch thickness and separated into rings), Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray two large baking sheets nonstick cooking spray, then spread a thin…

Oven-Fried Asparagus Sticks

Oven-Fried Asparagus Sticks – – soy sauce, asparagus (fresh, tiny, washed and trimmed of tough stalk (fresh whole green beans may be substituted)), flour (seasoned with 1 tsp. each salt, pepper and garlic powder, or to taste), eggs (beaten), Panko breadcrumbs, cooking spray, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, Place soy sauce in a shallow pan add…

Shard Cut Wedge Salad

Shard Cut Wedge Salad – – Shard Cut Wedge Salad: iceberg lettuce, bacon (cooked and crumbled), red onion (thin slices, cut in half), blue cheese (crumbled), tomato (cubed into bite-sized pieces), Shallot Vinaigrette: cider vinegar, shallot (minced), salt, black pepper (freshly ground), garlic powder (granulated), olive oil (light ), Wedge Salad: Wash the lettuce, remove…

Pan-Roasted Veggie Dip

Pan-Roasted Veggie Dip – Pan-roast finely diced veggies for a quick homemade dip. Bright colors of the vegetables pop for a Memorial Day BBQ or picnic-perfect presentation. – olive oil, onion (diced very small), carrot (diced very small), red bell pepper (diced very small), salt and pepper, sour cream (light ), cream cheese (whipped variety),…