greek spaghetti

thin spaghetti 3 tomatoes 1/3 cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, sliced 1 pound mushrooms, sliced 1 green pepper, sliced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 (2-ounce) can sliced black olives, drained Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Plunge whole tomatoes in water briefly, until skin starts to peel. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in cold water....

March 17, 2007 · 1 min · lmead

easy appetizer

Place 8 – 10 ounces marinated goat cheese or feta into large chunks, place in a small ovenproof dish and bake at 325° F for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and garnish with fresh thyme and/or pepper. Serve with sliced baguette or crackers.

March 17, 2007 · 1 min · lmead

apple crisp

4 medium tart cooking apples, sliced (4 cups) 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Ice cream, if desired Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan. Spread apples in pan. In medium bowl, stir remaining ingredients except ice cream until well mixed; sprinkle over apples....

March 17, 2007 · 1 min · lmead

lemon bars

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups white sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup lemon juice Confectioners’ sugar for decoration Preheat the oven to 350° F. Combine flour, sugar and butter; pat into a greased baking pan. Bake at 350° F for 20 minutes. Meanwhile in a bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, flour and lemon juice until frothy; pour over the hot crust....

March 17, 2007 · 1 min · lmead

cornbread casserole

1 pound ground beef (can use ground turkey instead) 1 onion, chopped 1 can tomatoes, partially drained 1 can pinto beans, drained 1 teaspoon salt 1 box corn bread mix (I use this cornbread recipe) Saute beef and onions until well done. Add tomatoes, beans and salt. Pour into a 2-quart casserole and top with cornbread mixed according to package directions. Bake at 350° F about 35 minutes. Serve with chow chow....

March 17, 2007 · 1 min · lmead