Category Archives: Veggies

Carrots Vichy

Posted on December 8, 2021 by tbuzzee

Supposedly, the pure waters of Vichy, France are optimal for cooking carrots, but really to make this recipe wicked simple and wicked tasty, I find that lemon-lime soda (think Sprite or 7-Up) really works a treat! Seasoning the carrots with … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Carrots Vichy

Posted on November 5, 2021 by tbuzzee

Normally made with sparkling water, some lemon juice, a dash of white vermouth, and sugar; this most excellent glazed carrot recipe easily adapts to using lemon-lime soda, thus cutting out the need for sugar and lemon juice; and, as it … Continue reading →

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Cheesy Ranch Broccoli

Posted on September 23, 2021 by tbuzzee

OK, so mebbe this should be called “Cheezzzy” Ranch Broccoli, since I used my Cheezzz; but if you don’t feel like making your own, wonderfully melty cheese, go ahead and use Velveeta. A big bag of frozen broccoli florets, thawed, … Continue reading →

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Spicy Eggplant

Posted on September 14, 2021 by tbuzzee

This one may surprise you. It certainly did one of our nephews who proclaimed “I never knew I liked eggplant!” while helping himself to seconds. As a plus, this tasty little dish is just as nice as a vegetarian side … Continue reading →

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Asparagus With Garlic Sauce

Posted on September 9, 2021 by tbuzzee

When I make my Korean-Style Barbecued Short Ribs, I usually serve yellow rice with blanched asparagus added; but this time, I decided to zip up the asparagus with a tasty, and simple, garlic sauce. Thanks again to the food kits … Continue reading →

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Sautéed Asparagus and (Bonus!) Scampi

Posted on August 27, 2021 by tbuzzee

We’ve been doing food kit dinners a couple of times a week for a while now and, while it is nice not to have to think about what I am going to make for dinner, it is also nice to … Continue reading →

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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Posted on August 24, 2021 by tbuzzee

A friend has posted on teh faceplace a couple of times, now, about how nicely her air fryer makes corn on the cob and, well… I had been meaning to try it, but the ole wrapped in foil with seasoned … Continue reading →

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Baked or Grilled Beans

Posted on July 22, 2021 by tbuzzee

Full Disclosure: these beans are not – as a family member likes to say – my favorite; but, my husband was pretty happy with them, so I guess there’s that. They are, though, a nice change from the regular baked … Continue reading →

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Crazy Good Corn on the Cob

Posted on June 22, 2021 by tbuzzee

My Aunt Buzz was of the opinion that the only way to truly enjoy corn on the cob was to set a large pot of water to boil on the stove, and only then head out to the field to … Continue reading →

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Zucchini and Spinach Pasta Casserole

Posted on March 10, 2021 by tbuzzee

The nice folk at Food Network call this a “creamy zucchini and spinach pasta bake” – and it is. But. Because I used a shredded Italian cheese blend that included Parmesan, it cannot be called vegetarian. If, however,  you go … Continue reading →

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