{"id":713,"date":"2011-01-25T17:38:39","date_gmt":"2011-01-25T17:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/?p=713"},"modified":"2013-10-23T23:56:36","modified_gmt":"2013-10-24T04:56:36","slug":"finally-a-healthy-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/therealhousewife.com\/blog\/finally-a-healthy-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Finally, A Healthy Recipe!"},"content":{"rendered":"

I love to cook.\u00a0 I cook as often as possible, and I always want to invite people over to eat with us.\u00a0 Often we invite our parents because my house is usually in no condition to entertain.\u00a0 Sad but true.\u00a0 The way I see it is this…If I’m going to spend all that time and energy cooking a good meal, I want people there that will eat and enjoy it!\u00a0 If I have food, I’m happy to share it.\u00a0 Plus, sometimes my 3 maniacs don’t offer the words of affirmation I desire after slaving away for hours.\u00a0 Please refer to the broccoli casserole<\/a> story from yesterday.
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I think eating together at the table as a family is extremely important.\u00a0 I also firmly believe in cooking “real” food, not over-processed fake food.\u00a0 However, there might be a Totino’s Pizza or two in the freezer for emergencies, but I try to feed my kids “the good stuff.”\u00a0 I want to make sure my kids are eating their fruits and veggies. <\/span><\/h3>\n

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I love foods that are healthy, but I still like junk!\u00a0 I love sweets.\u00a0 LOVE SWEETS!\u00a0 If you don’t believe me, click on “Real Good.”\u00a0 If I ever found out I was diabetic, I think my world would come to a very hungry, depressed, unsatisfied, end (not to be dramatic).<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Anyway, I’m going to share the wonderful and very healthy veggies I made for dinner last night in this post.\u00a0 Later I will post the wonderful and very UNhealthy dessert I made Saturday night.\u00a0 I love them both equally…but differently.\u00a0 Make sense?<\/span><\/h3>\n

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I have always had a very strong admiration and love for The Pioneer Woman<\/a>, but now that I’ve started blogging, I am pretty sure she’s absolutely amazing.\u00a0 The woman must not sleep a wink.\u00a0 If you haven’t read the blog, you should.\u00a0 If you do, you’ll be hooked.\u00a0 Don’t say I didn’t tell you!\u00a0 I love the way she documents her recipes with pictures and I have tried to emulate that, but it’s tough…and sometimes I forget…and I’m slow…and I have these little people hanging on me…and, just don’t make fun of my poorly colored, fuzzy pictures.\u00a0 I’m still learning.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Grilled Veggies<\/span><\/h2>\n

Use whatever vegetables you like.\u00a0 Sometimes I just use 3-4 veggies, other times I use anything I have.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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This time I used:
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2 Zucchini<\/span><\/h3>\n

2 Yellow Squash<\/span><\/h3>\n

1 Onion<\/span><\/h3>\n

1 Carrot <\/span><\/h3>\n

1 Sweet Potato (Red potatoes are great, too, but cut potatoes very thin)<\/span><\/h3>\n

2 Roma Tomatoes
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Hand Full of Cauliflower
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Hand Full of Broccoli
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1\/2 Bell Pepper (my kids don’t love the taste of cooked bell pepper)<\/span><\/h3>\n

1 Small Carton of Mushrooms<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Marinade:<\/span><\/h3>\n

3-4 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/span><\/h3>\n

3-4 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar (I like a strong taste, but use less if you prefer mild)<\/span><\/h3>\n

3-4 Cloves Garlic, Minced<\/span><\/h3>\n

1 tsp Montreal Steak Seasoning
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1\/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
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1 tsp Salt<\/span><\/h3>\n

1\/2 tsp Pepper (I use Garlic Pepper, but either will work)<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Chop vegetables into bite size pieces.\u00a0 Put in large bowl with lid that seals tightly.\u00a0 Add remaining ingredients.\u00a0 Place lid on and turn bowl over several times to combine ingredients. <\/span><\/h3>\n

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To Grill:<\/span><\/h2>\n

I love my handy-dandy grill basket and I highly recommend getting one if you don’t have one.\u00a0 I just coat it with “Pam for Grilling” and pour my veggies in.\u00a0 Grill over medium-low heat until tender\/crisp, stirring every 5-8 minutes.\u00a0 I prefer mine more tender\/soggy, so I cook them for about 30 minutes.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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(If you don’t want to turn the grill on, this is an easy alternative.\u00a0 Don’t grill, roast!)<\/em>
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Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.\u00a0 Place veggies on a large cookie sheet or in a 9X13 dish.\u00a0 Place in oven for 45 minutes – 1 hour.\u00a0 Stirring occasionally.\u00a0 You may want to use less Balsamic if you plan to roast.
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ENJOY! :)<\/span><\/h3>\n

-kate<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

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