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THE GLEANER ’ S CHRISTMAS COOKBOOK 2012
36
7-Minute Healthy Steamed
Butternut Squash
Prep and cook time: 7 minutes
INGREDIENTS
2 cups butternut squash, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp lemon juice
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Method
1. Fill the bottom of the steamer with 2 inches of
water.
2. While steam is building up in steamer, peel and
cut butternut squash into 1-inch cubes.
3. Steam covered for 7 minutes. Squash is done
when it is tender, yet still firm enough to hold its
shape.
4. Transfer to a bowl. For more flavour, toss squash
with the oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper while it is
still hot. Research shows that carotenoids in foods are
best absorbed when consumed with oils.
Serves 2
Candied Yams
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
INGREDIENTS
3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled
and cut into 2-inch chunks
Salt
2 cups orange juice
1-1
1
/
4
cups brown sugar
1
/
2
teaspoon ground ginger
1
/
2
teaspoon cinnamon
4 tbsp butter
METHOD
Get a large pot of water boiling
and add a generous pinch of salt.
Boil the sweet potatoes for 5-10
minutes, or until they are no
longer crunchy. Drain and set
aside.
Mix the remaining ingredients in
a shallow, wide sauté pan and bring
to a boil. Add the sweet potatoes
and coat well with the sauce. Boil
on high heat until the sauce
reduces to a syrup, about 10
minutes. Serve hot.
Serves 6-8 as a side dish.
Macaroni Salad
INGREDIENTS
1 pound cups uncooked elbow macaroni
6 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 green or red bell pepper, chopped
4 cups real mayonnaise
3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1
/
2
teaspoon salt
1
/
4
teaspoon pepper
1
/
2
teaspoon onion powder
METHOD
1. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni, and
cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender. Drain, and set aside to cool.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the eggs, celery, and pepper.
3. In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, pepper,
salt and onion powder.
4. Combine in the bowl with the eggs and vegetables, and stir in
macaroni until well blended.
5. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.