Winter Swiss Vegetable Casserole Recipe

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Swiss Vegetable Casserole Recipe

Ingredients (for 8 servings)

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons margarine (or butter)
• ½ cup green onions cut into small pieces
• 1½ cups milk
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• ¼ cup crushed round buttery crackers
• 1 lb bag frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower, cooked, drained
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• Cooking spray

Vegetable Casserole Directions:

1. Heat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 1 to 1 ½ quart casserole with cooking spray.
2. Take a 2 quart saucepan and melt the butter over medium heat. Now add the onions and cook until tender, stirring, for about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the flour, pepper and salt by stirring constantly. Little by little add the milk, stirring constantly. Continue to stir until the mixture is thickened and bubbles appear. Remove from heat.
3. Now add ¾ cup Swiss cheese and stir until it is melted. Finally, it’s time to add the vegetables. Stir so they all are covered by the sauce. Pour the mixture into the casserole and sprinkle the crushed crackers and the left over cheese over it.
4. Bake in the oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the casserole appears to be bubbly.

If you want to have a more low-fat dish, just replace use skim milk and low fat cheese.

Also, this dish is great to make ahead. Just prepare the dish without adding the crushed crackers and don’t cook. Put it in the refrigerator, covered, for up to a day. When you are ready to cook it, just sprinkle the crackers on top of the casserole and bake it for about 30 to 40 minutes or until it gets golden brown. Enjoy!

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4 of the Best Foods to Keep you Hydrated

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Drinking at least 8 glasses of water every day is recommended. But other than drinking water directly in a glass, you can also get water from the food you eat. These foods will keep you hydrated by providing water in your body. Here are 4 of the best foods to keep you hydrated:

1. Cucumber

This food is considered to have the highest water content of any solid food. You can mix it up with your salad ingredients or blend it with your favorite nonfat yogurt, ice cube and mint. You can also make a soup out of cucumber to increase the hydrating power of cucumber.

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2. Iceberg lettuce

This food may have lower nutrition content than darker greens like romaine lettuce. However, when it comes to hydrating your body, the iceberg lettuce can top them all. This food should be present in your fridge, ready to be inserted in your sandwich for fillings.

3. Celery

Celery is another green leafy vegetable that should pump up your body with water. You can also get fiber from celery aside from water. Also, it contains vitamins A, C and K. These nutritional contents are great for your body.

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4. Radish

Not only that radishes are very refreshing, but more importantly it supplies water in your body. This hydrating veggie is packed with flavors and a crunchy texture that everyone will surely love. You can add radishes in several recipes that are perfect for any occasion.

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Consider these foods seriously to maintain proper hydration in your body. You can start by planting some, if not all, of these hydrating veggies in your home garden. Keep hydrated!

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Do you have a picky eater or a toddler who is learning how to eat on its own? Then this is the recipe for you. It’s a healthy kid’s recipe that is both delicious and fun: Veggie Pancakes! The neat thing about kids recipes is that these easy veggie pancakes can be eaten both hot and cold, through all day, as a main dish or as a snack! What more can you ask for? Here is the recipe let us know how you like it, courtesy of Kitch Me.

Kids Recipes: Delicious Veggie Pancakes

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Ingredients (8 servings)

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 1 cup grated zucchini
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 sliced green onions
• 2 tablespoons oil

Directions

1. To make this great kid’s recipe, combine in a bowl the flour, baking powder, pepper and salt by stirring.
2. In a second bowl, beat the milk together with the egg and add the veggies. Mix well.
3. Add the egg mix to the flour mix and stir until combined.
4. Take a large skillet and heat half of the oil over medium heat. With a tablespoon, pour the batter into the pan and make a few pancakes at a time.
5. Cook for about 2 minutes until each side is golden brown.
6. If needed, add the rest of the oil and cook the remaining pancakes.

This kid’s recipe is easy to make variations to as desired. For example, you can add corn kernels or other vegetables like grated sweet potatoes or beets. Garlic would also taste great. Parsley, dill and other fresh or dried herbs can be used to add flavor. And of course, some cheese like cheddar could also be fitted into the batter.

Lastly, a great way to serve these delicious pancakes is to make a quick dip sauce, either by simply using some Crème fraiche with a few fresh herbs or by whipping together some sour cream and pesto, or even by using some healthy Greek yoghurt. Enjoy!

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