Category: Side Dish

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Marinated Cucumbers

From allrecipes.com – Mary Helen Hinson

The original recipe makes 12 servings. I halved the number of cucumbers and only used 1/2 an onion. However, I kept the original measurements for the marinade.

Ingredients:
6 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Directions:
1.In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; cover and shake well. Pour over cucumber mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

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Marinated Mushrooms II

Marinated Mushrooms II
Allrecipes – Cristi Zbella

“This recipe was handed down to me from my Grandma. Little mushrooms are marinated in a zesty mixture. They’re great for buffet style gatherings. They keep well for a long time in the fridge, or you may can them in mason jars and store in cupboard.”

Prep Time: 15 Min
Cook Time: 12 Min
Ready In: 27 Min

Yield 4 cups

1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon ground dry mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 pound small fresh button mushrooms

1. In a medium saucepan, mix red wine vinegar, olive oil, onion, salt, parsley, dry mustard, brown sugar and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Stir in mushrooms. Simmer 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to sterile containers and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Nutritional Information:
Amount Per Serving Calories: 54 | Total Fat: 4.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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Emeril’s Marinated Black Beans

Healthy Summer Sides
From the Kitchen of Emeril Lagasse
Servings: 6-8
Difficulty: Easy
Cook Time: 30-60 min
Eating healthy has never been easier! Emeril Lagasse made his Marinated Black Beans on Good Morning America. Check out the recipe below.

Ingredients
2 slices bacon, chopped (I used 5 slices of turkey bacon and fried it in a little oil) 1/4 cup yellow onions, finely chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 bay leaf (I used 3 fresh leafs)
1 cup dry black beans, picked over, rinsed in cool water and drained (or 2 cups cooked beans)
3 cups water
1 1/2 cups ripe tomatoes, finely chopped, seeded
1 cup red bell peppers, finely chopped
1/2 cup yellow bell peppers, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, minced
1/4 cup red onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions
Fry the bacon in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and
cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Add the
onions and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the garlic and bay
leaf and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.

Add the black beans and water and bring to a boil. Reduce the
heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally,
until the beans are tender, but still firm, about 50 minutes.
Remove from the heat.