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	Rich Sauce with White Eggplant & Herbs by Amos Miller Eggplant has nothing to do with eggs - unless you dip and bread them. This sauce is a knockout! We grow 'Casper', an heirloom small, long white eggplant. It's mild in flavor and perfectly suited to thick, rich vegetable sauces. When cut into dime-to-quarter-sized disks, I have found Casper to be a perfect addition to other late…	13 votes 5 reviews 10 comments 16536 views
	Southwestern Sweet Potato Casserole by John Spottiswood I adapted this from a Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe that sounded great. My kids aren't big fans of squash...but they do love yams and sweet potatoes. I thought this was wonderful served with warm rice. I sprinkled cayenne on mine to spice it up a bit. It was even better as leftovers the next couple of days. The photo did not come…	6 votes 2 reviews 1 comment 6199 views
	Collard greens Southern-Style by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica Crispy bacon, sautéed onion, and garlic make a fine pot of silky, tender, and flavorful Southern-Style Collard Greens.	1 vote 3500 views
	Corn and Ham Cheese Casserole by Carolinaheartstrings This is a hearty casserole that could also be served in smaller portions as a side dish this holiday season. Or use your left over ham from a holiday meal! If your diet restricts ham substitute chicken or tuna and enjoy in your own way!	2 votes 1 review 2758 views
	Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes by Marilyn Lesniak These Maple Roasted sweet potatoes are the perfect accompaniment with any main dish. They are low in calories and the vegetables are good for you too. The kids love them and won't give you a hard time about having to eat them. It is like having dessert during the main meal!	2 votes 2834 views
	Quinoa and Butternut Squash Casserole by Carolinaheartstrings Classic casseroles are our theme this month and I wanted to make something with the colors and flavors of fall that was totally meatless. Butternut squash is in abundance right now and I love the creamy smooth texture and flavor. Pair this with the nutty graininess of quinoa and you have a win win dish! I did not want to make…	1 vote 2647 views
	Vegetable Lasagna by "Cheffie Cooks" Wonderful Sunday Supper-using all the leftover veggies from the week (I can not throw away good food!). I used my fresh homemade chunky tomato sauce and we loved this dish.	1 vote 1196 views
	Stuffed Zucchini Halves by "Cheffie Cooks" Makes a nice light supper! My garden is over-flowing with fresh zucchini's.	1 vote 2594 views
	Hearty Chicken Vegetable Soup with Dumplings by Gretchen Wasniewski A quick to make, hearty and healthy dinner for a cold winter night. This recipe begins with a rotisserie chicken and stretches that economical chicken for 2 full meals. The broth is seasoned with vegetable peels and trim that I always save in a plastic bag in my freezer. The core of tomatoes, the tails of parsley, carrot peels, potato…	1 vote 2709 views
	Stuffed Peppers by Carolinaheartstrings Are you trying to stick to your New Year’s resolution of eating healthier? This tasty, easy recipe will help you do just that. We love stuffed peppers at our house and typically stuff them with ground beef and rice. I substituted the beef and rice with black beans and couscous. The results were amazing!	2 votes 1 review 2436 views
	Antipastagravanza by kathleen Skrzypczak This is a leftover home run. I used the remains of an Italian BBQ to create a second day leftover family dinner. Big hit with the 14 year old, 12 year old and 7 year old.	1 vote 1713 views
	KP's Zucchini Pie by Kristen Podulka This quiche is an old stand-by for me. Throw all ingredients into one bowl, mix it up and bake. So easy! It’s best served warm, with a side caesar salad. Great for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Plus, my kids devour it!	1 vote 2015 views
	Garden Dogs by Gretchen Wasniewski A fun summer recipe that counts as a salad!	1 vote 1057 views
	Chicken Vegetable Soup with Dumplings by Gretchen Wasniewski This is a soup I make almost every other week. It is the perfect way to use up your chicken bones and your leftover vegetables. Whenever we have a rotisserie chicken or a whole baked chicken I save the bones in the freezer until I'm ready for soup. Add your favorite vegetables and my Grandmother's hearty dumplings and you have a…	1 vote 2401 views
	ZUCCHINI PATTIES by Lillie Ann Passwaiter THREE ZUCCHINI (CAN USE 1 CARROT IN PLACE OF SOME OF THE ZUCCHINI FOR A SWEETER TASTE)	1 vote 759 views