a few new favorites

A new twist on green beans. I fixed this for Easter and It was a hit.


Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

* 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
* 1 1/2 cups water
* 1/4 cup butter
* 1 tablespoon sugar
* 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
* 2 cups cherry tomato halves

Directions

1. Place beans and water in a large saucepan. Cover, and bring to a boil. Set heat to low, and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain off water, and set aside.
2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in sugar, garlic salt, pepper and basil. Add tomatoes, and cook stirring gently just until soft. Pour the tomato mixture over the green beans, and toss gently to blend.

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Amount Per Serving Calories: 122 | Total Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 20mg

So So good! You won't regret having mad this dish!


And for a break from potatoes try this Cheesy Cauliflower:


Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 5 servings

Ingredients

* 1 head cauliflower
* 1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces
* 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
* 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
* 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Steam whole head of cauliflower for 30 minutes. Drain and place on a pie plate.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and mustard; spread the mixture over cauliflower and dot with pats of butter. Sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese.
4. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) uncovered, for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese is brown.

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Amount Per Serving Calories: 163 | Total Fat: 13.1g | Cholesterol: 34mg

Awesome! and a nice replacement for the traditional white dish.

**I used my pampered chef microwave cooker and steamed my cauliflower. I put aprox. 1/4 of an inch of water in the bottom of the cooker, covered with plastic wrap and cooked for 6 min. I did 1/2 of a head at a time.


Let me know if you cook & like! ...I think you will!