tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post8242641283775286927..comments2024-02-23T09:48:57.636-05:00Comments on Yankee-Belle Cafe: Favorite Friday! Veggie Side DishesMissy Tippenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-29665697403988943002012-04-13T19:25:40.410-04:002012-04-13T19:25:40.410-04:00Jan, I've been craving radishes!! I love them ...Jan, I've been craving radishes!! I love them just dipped in ranch dressing. :)<br /><br />Your garden sounds wonderful. I really should plant one. All I've ever done is tomatoes. But I grew up with a big garden. Should go back to my roots!Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-73623147095759173202012-04-13T19:17:26.889-04:002012-04-13T19:17:26.889-04:00Well, Mary -- how cool is that? There are healthy ...Well, Mary -- how cool is that? There are healthy writers out there! I thought we were all chocoholics! Who knew? Great parsnip recipes. I'm going to try them!Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-1405494685132621192012-04-13T17:53:26.028-04:002012-04-13T17:53:26.028-04:00Sorry I'm late today - allergies have hit hard...Sorry I'm late today - allergies have hit hard. Sinus headaches are not my friends.<br /><br />But oooh, this looks yummy, Missy! I like to do the same thing with green beans, but the broccoli would be a nice change!<br /><br />I love to do grilled veggies, too. I have a pan with holes on the bottom to use on the grill - probably very similar to yours.<br /><br />Another veggie side dish I like is a plate of raw, fresh veggies. Okay, maybe that's a salad.... But I usually do it when I have a garden and can pick the veggies in the afternoon. Radishes, green beans, peas, asparagus, lettuce, spinach, baby anything else - just cleaned and put on a plate.Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-61547356307390005932012-04-13T16:03:43.411-04:002012-04-13T16:03:43.411-04:00Mary, I had no idea about letting garlic and onion...Mary, I had no idea about letting garlic and onions sit!! I do use fresh garlic either in a jar already chopped, or I chop my own. I rarely use the powdered.<br /><br />So sorry your vacay is almost over! I always hate that. But maybe you can drown your sorrows by doubling that mousse cake recipe!! :)Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-64423498110696319042012-04-13T11:29:36.721-04:002012-04-13T11:29:36.721-04:00Do you know, I didn't even realize it was Frid...Do you know, I didn't even realize it was Friday the 13th until I saw Kav's commment.<br /><br />Missy, mashed parsnips really taste like mashed potatoes with a bit of a bite. I've become a big fan!<br /><br />I should make some tonight to counter the dessert baking. I'm helping my daughter make a triple level chocolate mousse cake today. Yum! Alas, it's not for us.Mary Curryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04173540875518117671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-74579633488479163852012-04-13T11:27:47.711-04:002012-04-13T11:27:47.711-04:00Kav, I LOVE mashed parsnips. I did a whole blog on...Kav, I LOVE mashed parsnips. I did a whole blog on parsnips recently over at the Healthy Writer site. I wish you'd drop by there. You probably have some great recipes to share.<br /><br />Here's a link to the parsnips blog - http://www.healthywriter.com/index.php/pass-the-parsnips/<br /><br /><br />Missy, I'll have to check our produce section for that. I know I should eat more broccoli and I do love the broccoli/garlic combo. Do you use fresh garlic or the powdered stuff?<br /><br />World's Healthiest Foods suggests leaving garlic and onions to sit for ten minutes after chopping to gain the most health benefits from them.<br /><br />Happy Friday!<br /><br />Though I'm actually a bit sad today since my vacation week is drawing to a close. I love my job but it's been really relaxing to be home all week with the dog and cat for company.Mary Curryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04173540875518117671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-64309813749838606812012-04-13T09:40:36.902-04:002012-04-13T09:40:36.902-04:00Kav, you could probably just microwave fresh brocc...Kav, you could probably just microwave fresh broccoli for a couple of minutes in a covered dish with a tablespoon of water to give it a quick steam. Then saute it.<br /><br />I, too, love grilled veggies! I bought a rack that I use that has small holes so I can stir them around and not worry about losing any.<br /><br />Mashed carrots and parsnips?? I'm not saying yuck. But I'm curious! I'll have to try it. :)Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-18514936530829342282012-04-13T08:11:58.759-04:002012-04-13T08:11:58.759-04:00Okay, someone needs to tell me what's the deal...Okay, someone needs to tell me what's the deal with kosher salt? <br /><br />This looks nummy -- like the mix of garlic and broccoli. I've never seen fresh broccoli in microwave-in-a-bag packaging though. Guess I'll have to do it the old-fashioned way. You know what the funniest thing about broccoli is? The way it's spelled! :-)<br /><br />I haven't met a vegetable I don't love except maybe artichoke...and brussel sprouts...and...oh well, never mind. My favourite veggie side dish? Love mashed parsnips and carrots (don't y'all say yuck at the same time now.) I'm a simple girl with simple tastes. And I love grilling fresh veggies like mushrooms, onions, peppers and serving them up with basimati brown rice.<br /><br />Happy Friday the thirteenth!Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.com