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Alegria · Kate Spade

Veggies

Elle · Hermes

I fresh veggies!

For asparagus, rinse and snap off woody ends, then put two skewers (pre-soaked) through a series of 6 or so spears. Brush with olive oil and grill (on an outdoor grill or on a grill pan inside) until just tender.

For fresh beans, snap or cut of any tough ends and cut in half. Dice a couple of pieces of bacon (pork or turkey) and fry until crispy - sautee beans in olive oil and drippings from bacon until beans are tender. Add bacon back to pan and toss with beans, serve.

I have never eaten an artichoke in my entire life, so I can't help ya with that one! You can also steam asparagus (literally takes 2-3 minutes) and beans (take 5-8 min or so), and squeeze some lemon on them too. Yum!

-- Edited by Elle at 19:49, 2005-12-20

NCshopper · Hermes

Artichokes are easy. I usually don't do anything to mine but steam it for about 20 min. or so. Then you can squeeze a little lemon over it or dip it in mayo (my favorite, but not terribly healthy.

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wicked · Coach

I like cutting up eggplant, red peppers and mushrooms. spreading them on a rimmed cookie sheet, throw some fresh garlic on top, drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20 min @ 400 degrees.

You can eat as is or toss w/pasta or put on a baguette (w/cheese)