Broiled Asparagus

This recipe is super easy and a nice twist for asparagus - my favorite veggie. It comes out tender on the inside and kind of crispy on the ends - yum!

1 bunch of asparagus
olive oil
salt
pepper

heat oven to broil. Arrange aparagus on a cookie sheet..ends pre cut. drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil for aout 10 minutes...checking often to prevent burn.

Lemon butter Green Beans

From "60 minute gourmet". I cook these often

1/2 pound tender, very fresh green beans
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Juice of a lemon
salt and pepper

Cut off and discard the tips of the beans, Drop them into boling salted water and return to boil. Simmer about 7 minutes until crisp tender. Do not overcook. Drain.
sprinkle with salt, pepper, butter, parlsey and lemon juice. toss well and serve hot

Corn Casserole

This recipe was from one of Paula Deen's holiday shows. And it is now a holiday favorite - I usually double the recipe.

1 (15 oz) can whole kernal corn, drained
1 (14 oz) can cream style corn
1 (8 oz) package corn muffin mix (recomend Jiffy)
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter melted
1 to 1-1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
In large bowl, stir together the corn, creamed corn, muffin mix, sour cream, and melted butter. Pour into greased casserole dish. bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown. top with cheddar cheese and bake another 10 minutes.