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A Green Traditional Irish Dish Of Colcannon

greenTmom — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:28:06 +0000

Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish that has been around hundreds of years and consists of a classic combination of potatoes and cabbage. It is filled with vitamin and mineral nutrition, and has a richness of flavor that is creamy and satisfying. Irish people can make the simplest of foods taste great and Colcannon is one of those special dishes. So enjoy!

Serves about 4 people.

Ingredients are as follows:

1/2 head cabbage, tough outer leaves removed, thinly sliced
1 pound small red potatoes, scrubbed well and cut in half
1/2 cup thinly-sliced onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup milk
Salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste

First: Steam the potatoes in a steamer basket over boiling water until tender which is about 15 minutes. Place them in a large bowl and cover to keep warm.

Second: In a heavy skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add onion, cooking about 2 minutes. Add cabbage and continue cooking about 5 minutes, until cabbage is beginning to brown, stirring frequently.

Third: Reduce heat to low. Add milk, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine. Cover skillet and cook about 8 minutes, until cabbage is tender.

Fourth: Add cabbage mixture to the potatoes in the bowl and mash with a potato masher.

Organic Green Bean Casserole

admin — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:37:28 +0000

Green Bean Casserole is a wonderful addition to any holiday meal or can serve as a meal in its self for any day of the week. Here is a very simple and tasty recipe any one can make in a short time.

Prep Time: 5 min. Cook Time: 35 min. Serves: 6

2 (14.5 oz.) cans Westbrae Organic French Cut Green Beans, drained

1 can Healthy Valley Organic Cream of Mushroom Soup

3/4 cup organic milk

1/8 tsp. pepper

1 tbsp. soy sauce

1 1/3 cups Golden Farms Organic Crispy Onions

In 1 1/2 qt. casserole, mix all ingredients except 2/3 cup Organic Crispy Onions. Bake 30 min. at 350 degree F or until hot; stir. Top with 2/3 cup Crispy Onions. Bake 5 min. or until onions are golden.

Organic Banana Muffins With Raspberries!

admin — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:23:38 +0000

This is a wonderful tasty recipe that will warm those cold mornings or any other time you want to enjoy them. Using good quality Organic ingredients is the secret to these scrumptious muffins.

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 16 to 18

Ingredients:

2 1/2 Cups of all-purpose flour

1 cup of bran

1/3 cup of Organic Nonfat Dry Milk Powder

1/2 teaspoon of sea salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons of baking powder

1/2 cup of Honey

3 large bananas

2 extra large Organic brown eggs (use whites only)

1 cup of Organic Orange Juice (no pulp)

2 tablespoons Organic unsalted/cultured butter (melted)

2 cups of Organic Raspberries (may use other berries if you prefer)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Start with mashing the bananas with the egg whites in a large bowl until frothy. Add the melted butter, honey and orange juice. In another bowl, combine all the dry ingredients then add them to the banana mixture. Then fold the raspberries into the mixture and mix lightly until combined. Grease muffin cups and fill about 2/3rds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes.

Serving Suggestions:

While the muffins are still warm, you can schmear them with organic butter or cream cheese spread and enjoy! They are yummy!