Broccoli Casserole

• approximately 2 -4 cups fresh broccoli florets (steamed)
• 1 can cream of broccoli or broccoli cheese soup
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (omit cheese if using cheese soup)
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 ½ cups crushed cheese flavored crackers

In large covered sauce pan filled with about ¼ inch worth of water, steam broccoli florets until bright green and hot (approximately 3 to 5 minutes once water comes to a boil). Drain broccoli well.  Place into a sprayed 2 quart casserole.  In the mean time mix soup with mayonnaise, cheese and lemon juice.  Layer in casserole atop the broccoli florets.  Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes.  Top with crushed cheese crackers and bake an additional 10 minutes.

Parmesan Roasted Green Beans

1 lb fresh green beans washed,dried and trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Roast at 425ºF for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese

Baked Cauliflower

• 1 Head cauliflower (broken into florets and steamed)
  
• 1 small container (8oz) French Onion Dip or sour cream
• 1 teaspoon (1 clove) minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• ½ stick margarine (melted)
• 2 cups Italian seasoned Bread crumbs, Panko crumbs or Herbed shredded stuffing crumbs

Mix steamed cauliflower with dip, garlic, salt and Pepper to taste. Dump mixture into a sprayed glass 9" pie plate. Melt margarine. Mix with bread crumbs until crumbs are moistened. Sprinkle over cauliflower mixture. Bake at 325°F for an1 hour or until top is golden brown and bubbly.

Roasted Veggies

Choose any fresh sturdy veggies of choice so long as they are cut about the same size.
Great combos would be. Squash and Brussels Sprouts. Cauliflower & Broccoli, Carrots and Potatoes or any combination of the above.  As I said, wash, drain and cut them to about the same size. Place in bowl and drizzle about 2 Tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper over the top. Mix until vegetables are well coated.  Place on sprayed foil lined cookie sheet (for easy clean up) or just sprayed cookie sheet works fine too. Preheat oven to 375ºF or 400ºF (the temp of the oven is usually determined by what kind of main dish you are roasting along with the veggies) for 35 -45 minutes tossing them 1/2 through cooking. You want them caramelized but not burnt.

Creamy Cole Slaw

• 1 (14oz) package coleslaw mix
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon celery Salt

Place slaw mix in large bowl. In a small bowl combine remaining ingredients, stir until well blended. Pour over slaw mix. Toss to coat. Refrigerate.  (approx 6 servings)