NUTTY GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON

1/2 lb fresh green beans

salt to taste
boiling water
2 tsp olive or canola oil
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts or almonds
1 1/4 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 1/4 tsp finely grated lemon zest

Place green beans in enough boiling salted water to cover; boil 5 to 10 minutes until tender.  Drain beans in a colander.

Place the oil in a skillet over medium heat.  Add the beans and nuts.  Cook a couple of minutes; stir in the lemon juice and zest.  Combine well.

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CHEESY MASHED YUKON GOLD POTATOES

2 lb Yukon gold potatoes, cubed

1 tbsp butter
1/4 cup evaporated milk
2 oz pasteurized prepared cheese product, cubed
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 green onion, sliced thin

In a large saucepan with the potatoes cover in water, potatoes to a boil; boil until tender, approximately 15 minutes.  Drain well and return to saucepan or a large mixing bowl.

Mash the potatoes with the butter until light and fluffy, gradually adding the milk alternately with the cheese.  Stir in the garlic powder, transfer to serving bowl and top with the green onion.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

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FRIED CHICKEN COATING

1. This recipe is from a handwritten page I belong to. It is from a lady named Connie in Pennsylvania. She said this will make several batches and she sometimes adds garlic and/or onion powder. She also uses it on pork chops.