Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

Here’s another take off on one of Ollies favorite foods.
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
Ingredients:
8 Portobello Mushroom Caps
1/2 basamic vinegar
3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1tbsp ground black pepper
1 tsp finely chopped garlic
1 tsp salt
1 cup olive oil
Directions:
Clean mushrooms under cold water. Remove stems and reserve for other use.
Prepare marinade by mixing together all other ingredients. Whisk until thickened.
Brush mushrooms [...]

Spicy Roasted Potato Salad

A spicy alternative to a favorite picnic item.
Spicy Roasted Potato Salad
Ingredients:
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp cumin seed
1 tsp mustard seed
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, unpeeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup low fat yogurt
2 [...]

Verde Azzor

A delicious vegetable dish from South of the Border.
Verde Azzor
Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup white rice
1/4 cup onions, chopped
2 Pablano chillies, roasted, peeled, deseeded and chopped
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp tsp salt
1/4 tsp cumin
1 3/4 cup vegetable broth
1/3 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat oil in a wok [...]

Fried Onion Rings

Quick little side order to go with burgers, or any meal.
Fried Onion Rings
Ingredients:
4 cups vegetable oil
3 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp salt
2 tsp black pepper
2 large onions, cut into very thin rings
Directions:
Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Heat oil in a large saucepan to 350 degrees.
Mix next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. [...]

Roasted Tomato Pie

Now that our government is telling us that tomatoes are safe again (snort), here is traditional South American dish.
Roasted Tomato Pie
Ingredients:
12 ripe, round tomatoes sliced 1/4 inch thick and roasted on a greased cookie sheet until soft.
3 tbsp mole dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water
1/2 cup chunky green chile sauce
3 tbsp roasted pine nuts
Directions:
Line a [...]

Colombian Potato Salad

From our friends wayyyy south of the border comes a variation on an old picnic favorite.
Colombian Potato Salad
Ingredients:
2 pounds red potatoes, cooked, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
3 large carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch pieces and steamed until just tender. Cool.
1/2 cup red onions, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
3 large tomatoes, cut into 1 [...]

Broccoli-Shrimp Stuffed Potatoes

You have your greens, starch and seafood all in one delicious package.
Broccoli-Shrimp Stuffed Potatoes
Ingredients: 
2 Large baking potatoes
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 green onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup chicken broth
2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp rice wine vinegar
2 tsp cornstarch
1/3 cup fresh or frozen cooked shrimp
Directions:
Scrub potatoes  and pierce several times with a fork. Wrap each potato in [...]

Crunchy Zucchini Patties

 A nice side addition to any meal.
Crunchy Zucchini Patties
Ingredients:
2 cups grated zucchini
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
Salt to taste
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
Directions: 
In a medium bowl, combine the zucchini, eggs, onion, flour. Parmesan cheese, Mozzarella cheese and salt.
Stir well, enough to distribute ingredients evenly.
Heat a small amount [...]

Vegetable Fried Rice

Nice little side dish for any meal.
Vegetable Fried Rice
Ingredients: 
1/2 cup Celery, sliced
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup peas
1/4 cup carrots, chopped
1/4 cup corn, broccoli, peppers, or mushrooms, chopped
2 cups boiled rice
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp vegetable oil
Dash of pepper
Directions: 
Heat oil. Add celery, onion and garlic powder. Stir fry for 2 minutes. Add peas [...]

Potato

Adding a starch for your meal, here is a delicious idea.
Baked Potatoes Primavera
Ingredients:
2 fresh baking potatoes, about 8 oz each
2 cups fresh vegetable pieces, your choice
5 oz prepared Alfredo sauce
1 tsp dried basil leaves
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Prick each potato several times with a fork. Arrange across from [...]