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It ain't green, but what about baked beans?
And don't forget the deviled eggs!!!!
Daphne
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For the green veggie, what about fresh broccoli? We like it with everything.
My MIL gave me this recipe for marinated raw veggies that we like a lot. Cut up broccoli, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, olives, onion, carrots, etc. Just about anything you like that won't get too watery. Use a packet of Italian dressing seasoning and mix it with a bottle of store bought Italian dressing.
Put the veggies and dressing in a big plastic container and let them marinade for 2-3 days. Be sure to shake them or turn them over a few times a day. The water from the veggies dilute the dressing after a few days, so it's not as strong as it sounds.
If you need a lunch or snack idea while visiting on the deck and drinking wine; grilled eggplant topped with provolone and served on a little pool of sauce is always nice. We always grill some homemade bread brushed with olive oil as well.
Maryann
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