Best Pennies From Heaven Recipes

COPPER PENNIES RECIPE (MARINATED CARROTS)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Peel the carrots and slice them into approximately ¼-⅓ inch thick medallions.
• Place them on a baking sheet and top with the olive oil and salt and pepper. Toss to combine and spread them out evenly in a single layer.
• Roast for approximately 10-12 minutes for crisp-tender carrots. If you like your carrots more well done, leave them in the oven for a few more minutes. Test the carrots by sticking a fork in them.
• When the carrots are done remove from the oven and allow to cool. Set aside.
• While the carrots are cooking, combine all of the marinade ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove the marinade from the heat and allow to cool.
• Add the carrots, bell pepper and onion to the marinade, cover and refrigerate overnight.
• To serve, either drain the marinade or use a slotted spoon.

PENNIES FROM HEAVEN

Steps:

• 1. Bring carrots, orange zest, orange juice, apricots, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cinnamon to a boil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until carrots are nearly tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• 2. Remove lid, increase heat to medium-high, and cook until liquid is reduced to 2 tablespoons, 1 to 2 minutes.
• 3. Add sugar and butter and cook, stirring frequently, until carrots are tender and glaze is thick and glossy, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

COPPER PENNY

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to boil, add carrots and boil until the carrots are just tender, approximately 10 minutes. Drain well.
• In a mixing bowl combine the celery, green pepper, carrots and onion.
• Bring tomato soup, oil, vinegar and sugar to a boil. Stir well. Remove the mixture from the heat and let cool, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour the mixture over the vegetables, mix until all of the vegetables are coated. Marinate this salad overnight before serving.

PENNE FROM HEAVEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms in oil for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, basil and salt; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Drain pasta and add to the skillet. Stir in cheese; heat through.

COPPER PENNIES

Steps:

• Cook the carrots just until crisp-tender; drain. Combine all remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add carrots and stir until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate at least 3-4 hours. , Serve cold as a salad, or warm it and use as a side dish. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.