Country Cooking 7-18-2018

Grilled Veggie Mix

2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch slices

1 large green pepper, cut into 1/2 inch squares

1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2 inch squares

1 pound fresh mushrooms, halved

1 large onion, cubed

6 medium carrots, cut into 1/4 inch slices

2 cups fresh broccoli florets

2 cups fresh cauliflower florets

Dressing:

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup butter, melted

1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

Place vegetables in the center of two pieces of double-layered heavy-duty foil (about 18 inches square). Combine dressing ingredients; drizzle over vegetables; toss gently to coat.

Fold foil around mixture and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender, turning once. Yield: 10 servings

Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

1 box lemon cake mix

4 eggs    

1 cup water

1/4 cup poppy seed

1 package instant vanilla pudding

1/2 cup salad oil

Put all ingredients in large bowl and mix with mixer for four minutes. Pour in two greased bread pans. Bake for 40-50 minutes in a 350º oven. Remove from bread pans and cool on a rack for an hour. Good to freeze.

Crockpot Chicken

2 or 3 skin-free chicken breast or thighs

l can cream of celery soup

l can cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup

(do not add water)

1 package Lipton® onion soup mix.

Put chicken pieces on bottom of crockpot. Mix soups and pour over chicken. Cook 4 to 5 hours on HIGH or all day on LOW Serve over rice or noodles.