Marvelous Recipes

The perfect vegetable recipe to compliment your favorite meat main dish.

1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups Brussels sprouts, cut in half
1/2 pound parsnips, peeled, quartered, then cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups baby carrots

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Melt the butter in a 1-quart saucepan; stir in sage and garlic.

2. Place the remaining ingredients in an ungreased 13×9-inch baking dish; pour the butter mixture over the vegetables and stir to coat.

3. Cover with foil; bake 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake about 15 minutes longer or until the vegetables are tender. Makes 6 servings.

This is a wonderful recipe for using fresh corn from your garden or local farmer’s market.

1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 cup fresh corn kernels*
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1-3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground sage
1 (10-3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1. In a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil; add the corn, pepper and onion and cook for 6 minutes or until the vegetables start to brown.

2. Add the rice; cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in the broth and sage; heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low; cover and cook 20 minutes or until the rice is done and most of the liquid is absorbed.

3. Stir in the soup; cook 2 minutes more, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

* You may substitute 1 cup of drained, canned whole kernel corn for fresh corn, if desired.

Emily

A winning combination of delightful flavors!

6 strips bacon, chopped
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1/2 pound boneless pork tenderloin, cubed
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 (15.8 oz) cans great northern beans, drained
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 dried bay leaf

1. Cook bacon in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet reserving drippings. Add sausage, cubed pork, onion and garlic to drippings in skillet. Cook until the pork is browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon and all remaining ingredients. Pour into ungreased 11×7-inch casserole.

2. Cover casserole with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until pork is fork tender and flavors are blended. Remove bay leaf before serving. Makes 6 servings.

Emily

Cornbread stuffing is an excellent side with a variety of main dish meats. Try it with chicken, turkey or pork.

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter or margarine
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
9 cups (1/2-inch cubes) cornbread

1. In a 10 inch skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add celery and onion and cook until crisp tender, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

2. In a large bowl, stir together the celery mixture and all remaining ingredients until well blended. Spoon into a 13×9-inch baking dish.*

3. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until top is lightly browned. Makes 8-10 servings.

*Mixture  can also be used to stuff a 12 pound turkey.

Emily