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My Grandma passed away at the age of 94. She was a wonderful cook and I was lucky enough to inherit her recipes. Many date back to the 1940s and 50s. Grandma prepared them in a charming country kitchen with no running water and most of her produce came from her garden, not from the grocery store. These are made-from-scratch recipes. I wish I had spent more time with her in the kitchen and . . . I wish I had spent more time with her for so many other reasons.

Monday, November 7, 2011

Vegetable Toss

This is a great veggie side dish for your next pot luck.  Just be sure to plan ahead.  You need time to blanch the veggies and give them time to cool.  And then, give the flavors time to blend.

1 lb broccoli florets
1 lb cauliflower florets
1/2 lb green beans (trimmed and sliced)
1 cucumber (seeded and diced)
1 dozen cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/2 cup of your favorite Italian salad dressing
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.  Add the broccoli and cauliflower florets and cook for 2 minutes.  Add the green beans and cook for one more minute.  Veggies should be tender crisp.  Drain well.

Place vegetables in a large serving bowl and refrigerate until completely cool.  Add cucumber and tomatoes.  Toss to mix.  Add dressing and cheese.  Toss again and allow to cool for 1/2 hour to 1 hour before serving.

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