Marvelous Recipes

A super easy recipe to dress up ordinary vegetables!

1 (10-3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1/2 cup milk
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup cauliflower florets

In a 3-quart saucepan combine all the ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low; cover and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Makes 6 servings.

Emily

A delightful combination of steamed cauliflower, creamy Swiss cheese and spicy pork sausage! This makes a great main dish or you can serve it as a side with your favorite meat.

1 (16 ounces) package frozen cauliflower
1 (8 ounces) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked, drained and crumbled*
Salt & Pepper (to taste)
4 ounces Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
4-5 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Microwave or steam the cauliflower until tender; mash with a potato masher until smooth. Add the cream cheese, sausage, and salt and pepper to taste.

2. Spread 1/2 the cauliflower mixture into bottom of a 2-quart casserole; top with 1/2 the cheese. Add the remaining cauliflower mixture and top with the remaining cheese; sprinkle top with the crumbled bacon. Bake 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Makes 6 servings, each containing 5 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of fiber for a total of 3 grams of usable carbohydrate and 13 grams of protein.

* If your family is not fond of sausage, you may substitute lean ground beef for the sausage.

Emily

Grated orange peel adds just the right touch to this delicious cauliflower dish. Try it with your favorite fish or seafood for a special taste treat.

3 tablespoons olive oil (or canola oil)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1- 2 pound (32 oz.) package frozen cauliflower florets, thawed
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (from wedge)

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine oil, salt, orange peel and pepper; blend well. Toss in cauliflower florets until evenly coated. Transfer mixture to an ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan.

2. Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Stir and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Makes 8-10 servings.