A Recipe for Me

A Collection of Recipes from Lisa and Donna

Grilled Green Beans

This is a great way to cook fresh green beans.

What you’ll need:

  • 1/2 lb fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed of stems
  • 1/2 small sweet onion
  • Olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Aluminum foil

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Crunchy Roasted Potatoes

  • 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about two pounds)
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 t coarse salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2/3 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
  • 8 oz pepper jack cheese, shredded (about two cups) (optional)

In large bowl, combine potatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper; toss to coat. Add panko; toss until combined. Spread potato mixture in single layer on foil-lined 11 x 17 inch jellyroll pan that has been lightly coated with no-stick cooking spray. Roast in 425 oven until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time. If desired, sprinkle cheewe over potatoes. BAke until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Makes 6-8 servings.

calories 122 * fat 4 g * cholestrol 0 mg * sodium 139 mg * carbohydrate 20 g * fiber 1 g

Basic Roasted Potatoes

Use this basic recipe and change it up with different types of potatoes and spices.

Preheat oven 425.

  • 1-2 medium-size potatoes per person
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and Pepper

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