Earthly Eating

1. Turnip Green with Bacon
Serves: 4

1-1/2 lb. collard greens
3 slices bacon, chopped
2 cups water
1 (7 oz.) smoked pork hock
1 tbs. salt

Wash the collard greens thoroughly in cold water; drain and remove then discard the stems. Cut the leaf by curling it up as a roll and gently slicing it evenly in about 1-inch pieces. Place the chopped greens in a deep broiler and cover with a little bit of water. Add the pork hock and bacon, then 1 tbs. of salt. Cook until tender, should take about 1 hour on medium high heat. Serve with cornbread.

2. Crust less Broccoli Quiche
Serves: 8

2 eggs
1/2 cup mayo
3 tbs. flour
1-1/2 cup broccoli
Pepper to taste
2 tbs. minced onion
1/2 cup milk
7 oz. grated low fat cheese
1 cup cottage cheese
3 to 4 tbs. Bisquick instead of flour

Combine all ingredients. Bake in a 9×9 or 7×11 pan sprayed with cooking spray for easy removal. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until top is brown.

3. Veggie Stuffed Tomatoes
Serves: 6

6 medium tomatoes
2/3 cup finely chopped zucchini
2/3 cup finely chopped green peppers
2/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 tbs. olive oil
1 cup corn (cut from the cob)
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. hot sauce

Cut the tops from the tomatoes; chop tops and set aside. Scoop out the pulp and leave the shells of the tomatoes in tack and set aside as well. Place the shells upside down on a paper towel to drain.

Cook the zucchini, green pepper and onion in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes and stir occasionally.

Stir in chopped tomato tops and pulp. Add corn and remaining ingredients. Cover and reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and using a spoon, add the ingredients to the inside of the tomatoes. Place on a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Serve.

4. Baked Pineapple
Serves: 4

2 cans pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups medium cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups crushed crackers (Ritz works best)
1 stick margarine

Put the pineapple in a baking dish. Mix flour, sugar and cheese. Sprinkle over the pineapples and mix the crackers and margarine and sprinkle over the top as well. Bake at 325 degrees for about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
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Earthly Eating Recipe

Baked Hominy Tomatoes
Serves: 3

Combine hominy, butter, tomatoes and cheese together. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour into a well oiled baking dish and bake for 45 minute at 375 degrees.

Happy Eating!