Herb and the Tomatoes

January


4 large tomatoes
3 T. green onions
1/4 c. oleo
1 t. salt
1/4 t. Italian seasoning
1/2 t. pepper
1/4 t. leaf marjoram
1/2 bay leaf, crushed or 1/8 t. ground
1 1/2 c, dry bread crumbs

Core tomatoes and cut in half lengthwise. Place in a shallow casserole dish. Saute onions in oleo in skillet until tender. Add seasonings and crumbs. Spoon over tomatoes. Bake 20 minutes at 360*. Serves 4

For Christmas, my youngest daughter, Devin, gave me a Chia Herb kit. I used marjoram from it for this.
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To peel tomatoes, dip them in boiling water a few seconds and the skin comes right off.

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Sghetti and Mushrooms

January 31, 1996


8oz. spaghetti, I prefer bucatini which is a cylinder
1/2 c. oleo, divided
1 1/2 c. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/4 c. onion
1/3 c. milk
2/3 c. Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to directions, drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt half the oleo, add onions and mushrooms and cook until tender. Add remaining oleo and let melt. Stir in milk, heat through. Gradually add cheese, tossing to blend. Serves 5

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Going Green with Beans

December


8 slices bacon
1/2 c. onion, chopped
2 9oz. boxes frozen green beans
1 8oz. jar cheese spread
2 c. mushrooms

Fry bacon until crisp. Drain, saving 1 T. Saute onion in bacon grease until tender. Add remaining ingredients,
cover and simmer 20 minutes or until green beans are done. Serves 6

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Twist and Shout Salad

December 6, 1995


1 c. pasta twists
1 16oz. bag of any mixed frozen veggies
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 c. creamy Italian dressing

Rinse cooked pasta, drain under cold water. Thaw veggies in a colander under cold running  water until thawed, drain well. Combine and toss all ingredients. Chill 20 minutes before serving. Makes 4 1/2 cups.
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