Crock-Roasted Summer Vegetables

2 lg red bell peppers (or 1 red, 1 yellow) seeded & cut into strips 1 onion, cut into 8 wedges 3 med-size yellow crookneck squash, sliced 1/2 inch thick 3 med-size zucchini, cut into thick matchsticks 5 oz fresh beans, stem ends snapped off 2-3 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 2-4 […]

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Spaghetti Squash with Sauce

Soften the squash by placing it in the microwave for 2 minutes. Cut it open lengthwise. Pour 1/2 inch water in pan, place squash open side down in pan. Bake in oven at 350 for 45 minutes or until you can easily pierce squash with fork. (If you’re short on time, you can do it […]

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Sesame Snow Peas

1 pound snow peas 1/4 red bell pepper, cut into thin matchsticks 1 1/2 tsp sesame seeds 2 tsp sesame oil Steam peas over simmer water until bright and crisp-tender, 1-2 minutes. Cool under running cold water. Drain well & let stand to dry. Toss with remaining ingredients.

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Lighter Lasagna

Ingredients 2 cups cubed zucchini 2 cups cubed bell peppers 2 cups chopped tomatoes 1/4 tsp salt 1/3 cup dry red wine 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 10 oz fresh spinach, chopped 1/2 cup mozarella cheese 2 cups cottage cheese 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 3 1/2 cups prepared tomato/spaghetti sauce 1 pound cooked lasagna […]

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Sesame Chicken Couscous Salad

1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil or olive oil Combine and bring to a boil. 1 cup uncooked couscous Place in large bowl and stir in boiling broth. Cover and let stand 5-8 minutes. Fluff with fork. 2 green onions (sliced) 1 large red sweet pepper (chopped; optional) […]

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Roessing’s Red Pepper Hummus

Blend the following ingredients in a blender/food processor: 1 1/2 cups garbanzo beans/chickpeas 1 1/2 tsp tahini 1/2 tsp garlic powder 3/4 tsp lemon juice 1/3-1/2 cup milk 1 tsp olive oil Add: 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne red pepper dash of dried parsley I like to mix in chopped red […]

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