fresh pickled beet melody

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 6 beets, stems removed
• 4 large carrots, cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch slices
• 1 large onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
• dressing:
• 1 1/2 cups vinegar
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 2 teaspoons dried dill
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• place whole beets in a pot and cover with water. bring water to a boil, cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until beets are tender, about 30 minutes.
• place carrots in a microwave-safe dish and cook on high until firm but tender, about 6 minutes. place carrots in a colander under cold water to stop the cooking process, 3 to 5 minutes. remove peels and discard; cut beets into thin slices.
• whisk vinegar, sugar, ginger, orange zest, dill, sea salt, garlic powder, mustard, and black pepper together in a microwave-safe bowl until sugar and salt dissolve. whisk oil into dressing mixture. microwave dressing on high for 2 minutes; whisk again.
• combine beets, carrots, and onions together in a large container; pour dressing on top and mix well. cover the container and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

skewered grilled potatoes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 pounds red potatoes, quartered
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup dry white
• 2 teaspoons crushed dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• place potatoes and water in a microwave safe bowl. cook potatoes in microwave on high until just tender, about 15 minutes, stirring half-way through. drain potatoes and allow to steam for a few minutes to dry.
• in a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, , rosemary, and garlic powder. mix in drained potatoes and toss to coat. marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• remove potatoes from marinade, and skewer. grill, covered, for 6 to 8 minutes, brushing occasionally with marinade, turning half-way through. remove potatoes from skewers and serve hot.

Mediterranean Pasta With Greens

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package dry fusilli pasta
• 1 bunch swiss chard, stems removed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup pitted, chopped kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup pitted, chopped green olives
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. stir in pasta, cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• place chard in a microwave safe bowl. fill bowl about 1/2 full with water. cook on high in the microwave 5 minutes, until limp; drain.
• heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, green olives, and garlic. mix in the chard. cook and stir until tender. toss with pasta and sprinkle with parmesan cheese to serve.

leftover dog pile

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 hot dogs
• 3/4 cup chili with beans
• 1 slice bread
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 tablespoon chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• place the hot dogs a microwave safe plate and cook in the microwave 1 to 2 minutes until hot. place the chili into a microwave safe bowl and microwave 1 to 2 minutes until hot. slice the hot dogs in half lengthwise, and place the bread slice cut-side down; sprinkle with half of the cheese, the chili, the remaining cheese, onion, and mustard.

easy latte

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 tablespoons half-and-half
• 2 teaspoons white sugar, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon spice
• 1 cup coffee
• 1 tablespoon whipped cream topping, or to taste (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• mix half-and-half, sugar, and spice together in a coffee mug. pour coffee into mug; stir to blend.
• heat in microwave until hot, about 15 seconds. top with whipped cream.