Sugar Glazed Vegetable Medley
Ingredients:
4 pearl onions, peeled and trimmed
4 Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
2 medium turnips, peeled and cut into quarters
2 small carrots, peeled and chopped
1 medium parsnip, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions:
Layer the onions, Brussels sprouts, turnips, carrots and parsnip in a single layer in a large saucepan. Cover the vegetables halfway with warm water. Add the butter. Sprinkle in the sugar, salt and pepper. Do not stir. Place the saucepan over high heat. Bring to a rapid boil.
Turn the heat down to medium and let the vegetables cook 20 minutes or until the vegetables are fork tender and a glaze has formed. If the water evaporates during cooking add more as needed. Serve the vegetables warm as the glaze will harden upon sitting.
Pineapple Dessert Bars
Ingredients:
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in it own juice, drained
1 large egg
1/2 cup pineapple juice, unsweetened
1/4 teaspoon orange extract
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions:
Place 1/4 cup of the pineapple chunks in the blender. Puree until very smooth. Place in a large bowl. Place the egg in the bowl with the puree and mix slightly. Add the pineapple juice, orange extract and oil. Beat on medium speed with an electric mixer until combined well. Add the flour to the mixture. Stir slightly with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle in the baking soda and baking powder. Use the electric mixer on medium speed and beat until completely combined and all dry ingredients are well moistened. Use the rubber spatula and gently stir in the remaining pineapple chunks. Set the oven at 350 degrees. Spray a square baking dish with a non stick cooking spray. Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before cutting.
Nutritional Information (Approximate Values):
82 calories, 2 g protein, 1 g total fat, 0.2 g saturated fat, 14 g carbohydrate, 0 g dietary fiber, 18 mg cholesterol and 146 mg sodium per 2 square serving.
Apple Cinnamon Spiced Cider
Ingredients:
4 apple cinnamon spiced tea bags
5 cloves
1 cup orange juice
4 cups apple cider
Instructions:
Place the tea bag and cloves in a sauce pan. Place the pan over medium heat. Pour in the orange juice and apple cider. Cook the mixture for 12 minutes. Remove the tea bags and cloves. Serve hot with a cinnamon stick as a garnish.
Nutritional Information (Approximate Values):
68 calories, 0 protein, 0 fat, 0 saturated fat, 17 g carbohydrate, 0 dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol and 4 mg sodium per serving.
