Veggie Magic: Tasty Plant-Based Recipes by Angelia Griffith - HTML preview

ORANGE-SWEET POTATO CUPS

4 oranges

2 1/2 c. mashed sweet potato

2 tbsp. margarine

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 c. sherry (cream sherry)

Scoop out orange halves - reserve juice. Mash potatoes - add margarine, orange juice and salt. Beat until fluffy and add sherry. Spoon mixture into orange cups, sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake at 350 degrees until lightly glazed. Serves 4.

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CARROTS

2 lb. pkg. carrots, shredded

2 chopped onions

1/2 c. water

Cover and steam for 20 minutes. Drain. Fry 2 cups soft bread crumbs in 1/4 cup butter. Add 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup cream. Mix with carrots. Put into greased mold. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

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HOPPIN' JOHN

1 c. dried blackeyed peas

1 pod red pepper

1/2 lb. bacon or salt pork, diced

3 c. cooked rice

As need for taste: salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper

Wash peas and soak overnight. Using the same liquid, add the pork and pepper pod; cook until peas are tender but whole. Add cooked rice, salt and other peppers and mix well. Place in a covered casserole and cook until all the liquid is absorbed. Serves 8.

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SKILLET CABBAGE

4 c. shredded cabbage

1 green pepper, shredded

2 c. diced celery

2 lg. onions, sliced thinly

2 tomatoes, chopped

1/4 c. bacon fat

2 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. Accent

Salt and pepper to taste

Combine ingredients in large skillet. Cover. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes or longer, if needed. Serves 6.

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RATATOUILLE (MICROWAVE)

2 med. onion

1/2 c. oil

2 med. zucchini, thinly sliced

1 med. eggplant, peeled (1/2 inch pieces)

2 tsp. basil flakes

1 tsp. salt

1 med. green pepper, sliced

2 cloves garlic

3 med. tomatoes, chopped

6 oz. V-8 or tomato juice

2 tsp. parsley flakes

1/4 tsp. pepper

Place onions, pepper, garlic and oil in 5 quart microwave bowl. Heat 4-5 minutes covered; stir once. Add the rest of the ingredients, cover and heat for 20 minutes on high, stir once or twice. Let stand five minutes. Then serve.

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CORN PUDDING

1 can cream style corn

1/4 c. sugar

3 tbsp. cornstarch

2 eggs, beaten

1/3 c. milk

1/4 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. butter flavoring

1 tbsp. butter

Mix dry ingredients; then mix with other ingredients. Bake in greased casserole dish at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

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