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Carrots and Craisins
5 Carrots [about 6 inches long]
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup dried Craisins
[Dried Cherries, raisins or Cranberries can be replaced]
Wash and slice carrots into 1/2-inch pieces. Put carrots in a pot with 1 inch of water and cook until fork tender. Drain the water completely and then pour carrots in a bowl. Using the same saucepan, add the dried fruit, butter and honey. Melt butter and cook for about a minute. Pour the liquid over their carrots and mix until they are covered with mixture. Serves 6
Paprika Potatoes
6-8 Small Potatoes
2/4 teaspoon paprika
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil [olive, corn, canola, etc]
Cook potatoes in salted water until they are fork tender but not mushy soft. When the potatoes are cooked half way, heavy bottom heat a skillet and add the oil. Drain the potatoes of all water and place in hot skillet, oil and lightly brown the potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika frying at the last minute. You will have a deep brown colour with a light crust. Serves 4
[For extra flavor use a smoked pepper]
Green beans with almonds
1 package [16 ounces] of frozen whole green beans
3 slices of Bacon
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup Slivered almonds
Place bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. FRY until done but not brunt, transforming the bacon at least once. Remove the bacon and add almonds. Cook until almonds are a golden color, remember to stir often to prevent them from burning. Add butter and beans, stirring to coat the beans with butter and hot fat, let Cook for about 8 minutes. Put the beans in your plate, adding bacon that was disintegrated or chopped about them.
Serves 4-6.
Cabbage salad
4 cups shredded cabbage
1/2 cup sugar [light brown or white]
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
! /2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon celery seed
Salt and pepper to taste
Using a large bowl whisk together sugar, vinegar, mayonnaise and celery seed, then add the cabbage. Mix until cabbage has been covered with a mixture of wear. Enjoy a couple of times to add salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use, lightly toss the mixture just before serving. Serves 6-8
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