Simple Summer Sides

     About now all of our gardens are burgeoning with fresh and delicious veggies.  (I know, technically tomatoes are a fruit.  But would you put them in a fruit salad?)  So now what to do with all these home grown wonders?

     They July/August issue of Food Network magazine contains some quick and easy recipes that can put your prize crops to good use.  Not only are they easy to prepare, they taste good, too!!!  Today and tomorrow I will provide you with these healthy side dish recipes.  All you have to do is think up what to serve with them.

Summer Green Beans

with

Bacon Dressing

1 lb wax and/or green beans                             2 Tbsp cider vinegar

3 slices chopped bacon                                       parsley, chopped

1 shallot, chopped                                               salt & pepper

     Boil the beans after they have been trimmed and halved, until tender, 4 minutes; drain.  Cook the chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp.  Add the chopped shallot; cook 2 minutes.  Stir in the cider vinegar.  Toss in the beans, some parsley and salt and pepper to taste.

Serve warm or at room temperature.  (my suggestion) Vinny