Mixed Grilled Vegetables

Name: Mixed Grilled Vegetables


Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: Serves 8

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grates
• 2 red onions, cut into 3/4-inch-thick rounds
• 2 yellow squash (1 1/2 pounds total), cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices on the diagonal
• 2 red bell peppers (ribs and seeds removed), cut into 2-inch-wide pieces
• 2 yellow bell peppers (ribs and seeds removed), cut into 2-inch-wide pieces
• Coarse salt and ground pepper

You will also need:

• grill, 8-inch-long metal or presoaked wooden skewers, rimmed baking sheets, 

Preparation:

• Preheat grill to high; lightly oil grates. Insert two 8-inch-long metal or presoaked wooden skewers through onion slices horizontally.
• Place prepared skewers and remaining vegetables on one or two rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle with oil; season with salt and pepper. Working in batches if necessary, remove from baking sheets; arrange on grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until lightly browned and tender, 4 to 8 minutes for squash and 8 to 12 minutes for onions and peppers. Remove skewers, and serve.

Cook's Notes:

• Wooden skewers need to be soaked for 30 minutes to prevent them from catching fire on the grill.

recipe inspired by marthastewart.com

Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes

Name: Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes

• Active Time: 70 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Yield: Makes 12 Servings

Ingredients:

• 6 large Russet Baking Potatoes
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/2 tsp salt
• pepper to taste
• 12 oz. medium or mild cheddar cheese (about 3 cups)
• Season salt
• 8-10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 6 green onions, chopped (chives work also)
• 1 recipe Ranch Dressing, recipe follows

Ranch Dressing

• 1 heaping Tbsp ranch seasoning mix
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup milk

You will also need:

• oven, mixing bowl, baking sheet, mixing bowl, potato masher

Preparation:

• Wash and scrub potatoes, poke each one several times with a fork. Place in oven and bake 400 degrees for 65-70 minutes, or until soft when squished (I don't ever preheat the oven, I don't think it's necessary).
• Remove baked potatoes from oven (reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees), slice potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out flesh into a large mixing bowl, leaving about 1/4 inch of flesh so potato maintains it's shape. Place potato skins on a baking sheet.
• Add butter to hot potato flesh in mixing bowl and mash potatoes with a potato masher until no longer chunky. Add in cream, sour cream, salt and pepper and beat potato mixture with an electric mixer until potatoes are smooth and fluffy about 2 - 3 minutes (Note: if you like your potatoes any thinner just add a little bit of milk a few tablespoons at a time to reach desired consistency).
• Fill potato skins with mashed potatoes and smooth out tops with a spoon. Sprinkle filled potatoes with cheddar cheese. Sprinkle each potato with about 1/8 tsp season salt (you could do more or less to your taste) and fresh ground pepper to taste. Bake filled potatoes for 15 - 20 minutes (depending on how gooey or crisp you like your cheese).
• Remove from oven, sprinkle potatoes with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions, and drizzle with ranch dressing. Serve immediately.

Ranch Dressing

• Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl, mix well. Cover and let rest in refrigerator 1 hour.

from: cookingclassy.com

Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Name: Cheddar Mashed Potatoes


Ingredients:

• 3 3/4 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 6 garlic cloves, halved
• 1 cup(s) (8 oz.) reduced-fat sour cream
• 1 tsp. minced fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 2 cup(s) (8 oz.) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

You will also need:

• Saucepan
• Bowl
• Baking Dish
• Oven

Preparation:

• Place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain.
• In a large bowl, mash potatoes. Stir in the sour cream, thyme, salt, pepper and 1 cup cheese. Transfer to a 3-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through.

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from: samsclub.com

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