Soup Lady, "Cooking from the Heart"

Veggie Snacks...

Veggie Stir Fry

Honestly, Trader Joe's has the best concoction of fresh, cut up veggies, that are seasoned and ready to go.  Just a quick stir fry, rice and chinese crunchy noodles.  Your five a day in one bowl...

 
 

Beet Salad

Home made beets.  Feta cheese.  Hazlenuts. Inspired by the dinner at the Salted Pig.

 

Jicama Salad

I pack Jamie a lunch everyday.  I try to include fruit and veggies to make sure he is getting a somewhat balanced diet to supplement the soda, chips and candy he loves so much - smile :-).  One of his favorite veggies is Jicama.  I found this recipe that keeps it light, yet adds some interesting sweet and sour flavors.

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons corn oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup juice reserved from mandarin oranges (see below)

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

12 ounces pared jicama, cut into chunks

1/2 can mandarin oranges

1/2 cup diced red onions

1/4 cup sliced green onions

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Pinch ground red pepper

Directions:

In a large skillet, heat oil and add garlic.  Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 1-2 minutes, until golden brown.  Remove from heat and stir in juice from mandarin oranges and vinegar.

In medium bowl, combine jicama, oranges, onion, green onions, salt, pepper and red pepper.  Add orange juice mixture and toss to combine.  Let stand 15 minutes and toss again just before serving.

Light, refreshing and good for you.

Crunchy Pea Salad

I am not a big veggie eater. If I eat vegies they need to be disguised. This is a great pea recipe disguised by sour cream, bacon bits and cheese. Delish! Jamie's daughter Summer tried this dish and actually requested it for a family party. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Ingredients:

8 slices of bacon

1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed/drained

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped green onions

2/3 cup sour cream

1 cup cubed cheese (any type you like)

1 cup chopped cashews

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

8 slices of bacon

1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed/drained

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped green onions

2/3 cup sour cream

1 cup cubed cheese (any type you like)

1 cup chopped cashews

Salt and pepper to taste

Cheesy Brocolli Casserole

This recipe has fond memories for me. When I was married to Tom Doyle we always had large family get togethers. Jan Gaschen was married to Tom's cousin Mike. She always had the best recipes and this is one of them.

Ingredients:

16 oz. package of frozen chopped brocolli

30 crushed Ritz Crackers or Club Crackers

1/2 lb. Velveeta Cheese

1 stick of butter

Instructions:

Grease 8" baking dish

Place brocolli in dish

Cube cheese and place on brocolli

Sprinkle crackers on top

Melt butter and pour on top of crackers

Bake at 325 F for 20-25 minutes