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Balsamic Fig Sauce

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Balsamic Fig Sauce

Balsamic Fig Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh figs, preferably Black Mission, chopped into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 1/3 cup red wine
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or to taste
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme

Instructions

  3. Combine all ingredients with 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Cover; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer; cook, partially covered, until fruit has broken down, 20 to 30 minutes.
  5. Let cool slightly; remove thyme sprig. Press mixture through a large-holed sieve with a rubber spatula.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 83Sodium 8mgCarbohydrates 7gSugar 3g

Yellow Squash Casserole

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Yellow Squash Casserole

Yellow Squash Casserole

Ingredients

  • 4 cups yellow squash, sliced
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 1 sleeve of buttered cracker rounds, crushed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350*F
  2. In a deep 12 inch skillet, add squash, onion & water.
  3. Cook over medium heat just until pan is hot.
  4. Place lid on and lower heat to medium low. Cook for 5 minutes with lid on until squash is tender.
  5. Add half the crushed cracker rounds and half the cheese to squash and mix well.
  6. Add eggs, milk, butter, salt & pepper and mix well.
  7. Top mixture with remaining cracker crumbs and cheese.
  8. Dot top of casserole with butter.
  9. Bake for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 1548Total Fat 127gSaturated Fat 76gCholesterol 639mgSodium 3919mgCarbohydrates 58gSugar 33gProtein 51g