You probably love vegetables, but I actually could do without them. Here is a simple way that my husband, Todd, makes vegetables that makes them far more enticing, even for me:
First, you take the vegetables that you are planning to use and slice them fairly thin. Then you toss them in a bowl with olive oil and garlic salt. Next you spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray, then lay the vegetables out one layer thick. Finally you broil them on high. Cooking them this way only takes about 8 to 10 minutes. (You want them to be golden brown on top.) When done they come out crispy and delicious. If you want to cook denser vegetables like brussels sprouts, you still want to slice them very thin, but bake them a bit first. (About 10 -12 min. at 350.)
TRY IT YOU'LL LOVE IT!
Helpful Hints for the Home - Keeping Things Fresh
One way to keep produce like berries or lettuce fresh longer is to use paper towels to absorb the moisture. You can wash and dry berries, layer them with paper towels and put them back in the container. (This way you can keep the lovely mold at bay.) With lettuce just stuff paper towels into the plastic bags they came in. If you do this the lettuce won't get stinky and wilted so soon. By the way, have you noticed that Romaine lasts longer than any other lettuce?
A funny memory that I have of my Mother-in-Law, Mimi, involves lettuce and a pillow case. (This was before the days that lettuce came pre-washed.) Mimi would wash lettuce, put it in a pillow case and swing the pillowcase high above her head until the lettuce dried. She performed this feat outside of course.
I'd love to hear what Helpful Hints and Tricks you have! (Just go to the Contact Page and share away.)
