Category Archives: Veggies

Cheesy Ranch Broccoli

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Green Beans Caesar

So… remember back when this whole mishegas started for most of us last year? At my local markets, whole sections of fresh produce were picked clean, and the canned and frozen veggies weren’t much better off. So… when things settled … Continue reading

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Air Fryer Green Beans

My friend Lorrie was playing around with some green beans in her air fryer, and her results sound so very tempting, I knew that I would have to try it for myself. Lorrie used garlic oil, Italian seasoning, and sesame … Continue reading

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