Greek Vegetable Casserole

greek_veg Greek Vegetable Casserole - This loaded with vitamins, vegetarian , Greek casserole is so good for you. It has 6 different vegetables in it, providing an extraordinary blend of flavors. As foolproof as it is delicious, this easy recipe is complemented perfectly by a thick slice of warm homemade bread.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Main Ingredient: Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Greek Vegetable Casserole

1 Eggplant
2 lb Zucchini
4 md Potatoes
2 Green peppers
1 Red pepper
2 md Onions
1 c Olive oil
4 md Tomatoes
2 Garlic cloves
1 ts Sugar
Feta Cheese

Directions to make Greek Vegetable Casserole

Step 1:Prepare the vegetables: Cut the eggplant, zucchini and potatoes in bite sized chunks (do not peel the zucchini or the eggplant). Remove the stems and seeds from the peppers and slice them into strips. Peel and slice the onions. Dice the tomatoes
Step 2:Saute the vegetables except the tomatoes in the olive oil in small batches. Saute each batch for 2 or 3 minutes, then remove from the pan, trying to drain some of the oil so that enough oil is left for the next batch. When you’re done, most (if not all) of the oil should be gone from the pan.
Step 3:Place the sauted vegetables in a baking dish and toss them briefly so that you won’t get only one kind of vegetable in one place. the tomatoes into the pan and saute for a couple of minutes. Crush the garlic and add to the tomatoes. Add the sugar, salt and pepper to taste and simmer for another minute.
Step 4:Pour the tomato sauce on top of the vegetables and bake at 350 deg. F for 60 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.

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African Vegetarian Stew

int3 African Vegetarian Stew - This classic, International stew recipe is not only totally vegetarian, it has a robust flash of flavor, from the magnificent medley of spices. Full of healthy, chunky, vegetables, This vegetarian recipe is cooked stove top, and is another, “30 Minute Meal”.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make African Vegetarian Stew

4 small kohlrabies, peeled, chunks
1 tablespoon onion, chopped
2 each sweet potatoes, peeled, chunk
2 each zucchini, sliced thick
5 each tomatoes, or (16 ounce can), fresh
15 ounces garbanzo beans, canned with liquid
1/2 cup couscous, or bulgar wheat
1/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon coriander, ground
1/2 teaspoon turmeric, ground
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground
14 teaspoons cumin, ground
3 cups water

**Parsnips may be substituted for the kohlrabi.

***Serve the couscous separately, if desired.

Directions to make African Vegetarian Stew

Step 1:Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

 

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Grandma’s Irish Potatoes

int1 Grandma’s Irish Potatoes - This unique, simple Irish potato recipe comes right from Grandma’s kitchen. A traditional potato recipe, that is like a potato pancake. Boiled potatoes are mashed with flour and your choice of seasonings, before being rolled flat and fried to a golden brown. Kids love them.

Prep Time: 20-30 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Main Ingredient: Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Grandma’s Irish Potatoes

1 1/4 lb Potatoes (3 or 4)
2 tb Butter, melted
1 c Flour, all purpose
1/2 ts Salt
4 ts Vegetable oil

Directions to make Grandma’s Irish Potatoes

Step 1:Peel and halve potatoes; put in large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to boil; simmer, covered, 20 to 30 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain well; return to saucepan over low heat. Add butter; mash potatoes well. Stir in flour and salt.
Step 2:Gather mixture into a ball; turn onto lightly floured surface. Knead lightly until smooth. Divide dough in half.
Step 3:Roll out one half into an 8 in. (20 cm) circle, about 1/4 in. thick. Cut into quarters; set aside. Repeat with remaining dough.
Step 4:In large nonstick skillet, heat half the oil over medium-high heat. Cook dough quarters in batches, 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown, adding more oil as necessary. Serve warm.

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Italian Cheese Sandwich

intnldrft Italian Cheese Sandwich -This robust, cheesy, Italian sandwich recipe is literally bursting with 4 different types of cheese. Add a pinch of oregano for even more International flare, then bake in the oven to blend and melt, inside a delicious pita pocket. Fast and filling, this Iternational recipe is also quick and easy.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 1
Main Ingredient: Cheese, Pita
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Italian Cheese Sandwich

1/4 cup ricotta cheese
2 tbsp. grated mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp. grated provolone cheese
2 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 tsp. dried basil
Pinch of dried oregano
Dash of black pepper
1 pita bread pocket

Directions to make Italian Cheese Sandwich

Step 1:Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.In a bowl, combine together the cheeses, herbs, and pepper .
Step 2:Split the bread halfway around the edge. Fill with the cheese mixture. Wrap the sandwich in aluminum foil.
Step 3:Bake for about 10 minutes or until heated throughout

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Oriental Cabbage Salad

intnl1 Oriental Cabbage Salad - This distinct, delicious, Oriental cabbage salad is great for entertaining, buffets, and brunches. A quick and simple Iternational salad recipe, it is served at room temperature, so no worrying about keeping it chilled. Fresh, red cabbage and red onions were used to brighten it up, and a dash of “sweet”, in the form of maple syrup, gives it that distinct, delicious flavor.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Servings: 8
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Oriental Cabbage Salad

1 1/2 tb Oil, olive
3 tb Lemon juice
1 1/2 tb Balsamic vinegar
1/2 c Rice vinegar
1 1/2 ts Maple syrup
3/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper, black, ground
1/4 ts Pepper, cayenne
6 c Red cabbage; thinly sliced
3/8 c Parsley, chopped
3 tb Cilantro, chopped
3/8 c Onions, red, minced

Directions to make Oriental Cabbage Salad

Step 1:In a large bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, vinegars, maple syrup, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Toss with cabbage; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
Step 2:Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary, toss in parsley, cilantro and red onion. Serve at room temperature.

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So Simple Spanish Pasta

intnl_tus So Simple Spanish Pasta - This so simple, 3 ingredient, Mexican pasta recipe is absolutely fantastic! Convenient pre-cooked pasta is used, and mixed with salsa, spiced Velveeta cheese, and that’s everything, thats all there is to this meal. If you prefer you can add plain Velveeta cheese, and the salsa seperately, and even if you cook the pasta fresh, this quick and easy International recipe is still only 15 Minutes!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Main Ingredient: Pasta, Velveeta
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make So Simple Spanish Pasta

1/2 c Velveeta cheese salsa Dip
2 c Cooked pasta
Bell Peppers and Cilantro, for garnish

Directions to make So Simple Spanish Pasta

Step 1:Stir velveeta cheese spread salsa dip into heated pasta. Garnish with chopped peppers and cilantro.

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Colcannon (Irish)

int_pt Colcannon (Irish) - This super savory, stove top, international food recipe, is a “luck of the Irish” vegetable side dish. Tart, zippy cabbage, and fregrant, flavorful onions, are mashed into thick creamy potatoes with butter and warm milk. This quick, easy, delicious recipe is a nice change from regular mashed potatoes, and is so very creamy!

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Potatoes, Cabbage
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Colcannon (Irish)

4 md Peeled potatoes
60 g Butter
170 ml Warm milk
40 g Chopped spring onions
300 g Shredded cabbage
Ground pepper
1 tb Parsley (chopped)

Directions to make Colcannon (Irish)

Step 1:Melted butter. Quarter potatoes & boil for 15 mins until tender. Place potatoes in a bowl and mash
Step 2:Boil cabage for 10 minutes, drain well. Melt butter in a large pan. Add cabbage and spring onion and cook for 60 seconds. Add cabbage mixture to bowl of mash and add milk gradually until a creamy consistency has been achieved.
Step 3:Season with the ground black pepper and serve. May be garnished with chopped parsley .

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Baked Spaghetti

intnl2 Baked Spaghetti - This cheesy, baked spaghetti recipe is so rustic and satisfying as it is, we left it meatless. Filling, fresh Italian pasta and a quick, homemade tomato sauce, recipe included, are mixed with onion, then layered with cheese. Slowly, oven baked we added some seasonred bread crumbs on top for added texture, and a little crunch. A quick and easy International recipe.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Spaghetti
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Baked Spaghetti

1 lb Spaghetti
1 tb Salt
1 md Onion, chopped
4 tb Cooking oil
15 oz Tomato sauce
16 oz Tomatoes, chopped
Salt Pepper to taste
9 oz Cheddar cheese
1/4 c Seasoned breadcrumbs

Directions to make Baked Spaghetti

Step 1:Boil spaghetti for 15 minutes in salted water; drain.
Step 2:Make tomato gravy by frying onion in oil, adding tomatoes and salsa, then salt and pepper. Cook 20 minutes. Cut up cheese; 1/3 package in small pieces and 2/3 package in strips.
Step 3:Spray large glass baking dish with no-stick cooking spray.
Step 4:Place 1/2 spaghetti in dish. Add small pieces cheese, half the gravy and then sprinkle bread crumbs on top. Add remaining spaghetti, cheese pieces and gravy. Top with cheese strips and breadcrumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes

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Potatoes and Cauliflower with Black Mustard Seeds

intnl1 Potatoes and Cauliflower with Black Mustard Seeds - This incredible vegetable, side dish recipe is not only dynamic, it has a little flavor of several nationalities in it. Some Greek, Indian, and even Mexican inspirations, come together, for a delectable combination, that really “Packs a Punch”. A quick and easy International recipe that has an abundance of flavor.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 25-30 mins
Main Ingredient: Potatoes, Cauliflower

Ingredients to make Potatoes and Cauliflower with Black Mustard Seeds

2 1/2 c Cubed new potatoes
1 sm Cauliflower
2 ts Black mustard seeds
12 To 15 fenugreek seeds
1 ts Freshly ground cumin seeds
1/2 ts Turmeric
1/2 ts Powdered hot red chile pepper
Salt
6 tb Peanut oil
2 tb Minced garlic
1 Tomato, chopped
1 Or 2 fresh Serrano chiles, chopped
1 c Chopped cilantro leaves
1 tb Lemon juice, or to taste

Directions to make Potatoes and Cauliflower with Black Mustard Seeds

Step 1:Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2- inch cubes; place in a bowl of water. Separate cauliflower into flowerets about the same size as the potato cubes. Set aside
Step 2:Mix mustard with fenugreek in a small bowl. Mix ground spices together in a small bowl, and add some salt. Place all ingredients near the stove. Heat oil in a pan until very hot. Add whole seeds all at once, keeping face away from pan. Have a lid ready to cover pan, if needed. As mustard seeds turn gray, lower neat to medium and add ground spices. Cook for 1 or 2 seconds, then stir in garlic, then tomato and green chiles. Cook for about 5 minutes.
Step 3:Drain potatoes and add to pan, along with cauliflower; cook for 5 minutes, stirring to coat vegetables with spices. Add 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup cilantro. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender. Check water level frequently, and add more as needed. Taste for salt, add lemon juice, stir well, and serve garnished with remaining cilantro

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Oriental Tofu Salad

  Oriental Tofu Salad - If you like the unique, sweet and sassy flavor of oriental foods, then is absolutely the International food recipe for you! Fresh, sauteed spices, and an exceptional homemade salad dressing combine with the healthy, tofu for an explosion of Asian flavor, in this “quick fix” salad.

Prep Time: 15-20 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Main Ingredient: Tofu
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Oriental Tofu Salad

1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin (sweetened rice wine)
2 teaspoons sesame oil, or to taste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions to make Oriental Tofu Salad

Step 1:Place tofu between two plates, and weigh down with a heavy book. Allow tofu to drain for 1 hour, pouring out the expelled liquid every 20 minutes.
Step 2:Whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat, stir in the garlic and ginger, and gently cook until lightly golden; stir into the soy sauce mixture.
Step 3:Cut tofu into bite-sized pieces, and toss together with the tomato, onion, and cilantro. Pour in the dressing and toss to coat. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

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