Jerusalem Artichoke Saute'
Submitted by: LadyX
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 green onions,sliced
1 small sweet red pepper, cored,seeded and diced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 package Jerusalem artichokes, pared and cut into 1/4 inch matchstick pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green onion and red pepper, saute 3 mintues or until slightly softened. Add Jerusalem artichokes, mint and salt. Cook 3 mintues, stirring constantly. Stir in lemon juice.

Asparagus With Mustard Dressing
Submitted by: LadyX
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and peeled
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
1 clove garlic,finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Pinch pepper
Fill large skillet with enough water to cover aspargus. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to boiling. Add aspargus. Return to boiling. Lower heat; simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender and knife tip can be inserted easily into thick end. Drain asparagus. Rinse with cold water; drain. Arrange on platter. Combine olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, sugar, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in bowl. Pour over asparagus.

Scalloped Eggplant
Submitted by: Cheri
1 large eggplant, peeled and diced
1 small onion; minced
1 1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 eggs
evaporated milk to moisten
salt and pepper
Grated cheese
In saucepan, cook eggplant in enough boiling water to cover, until tneder, about 7-9 minutes; drain well. Mix eggplant with remaining ingredients except grated cheese. Pour into greased crock pot. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Cover and cook on low heating for 4-8 hours or on high for 2 hours or in the over, bake at 275-300 degrees for 2 hours.

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