Express side dishes

Yield: 1 Servings Inf

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried

Instructions:

tarragon and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Spread evenly on 8 (3/4-inch-thick) toasted baguette slices and broil 3 inches from heat (with electric oven door partially open) 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Makes 4 servings. Coleslaw With Apples: Stir together 4 cups coleslaw mix; 2 Granny Smith apples coarsely chopped; and 1/2 cup poppy seed dressing. Makes 4 servings. Zesty Greens and Tomatoes: Toss together 8 cups torn lettuce; 3 plum tomatoes sliced; and 1/3 cup vinaigrette. Makes 6 servings. Garlic Green Beans: Steam 1 pound green beans; toss with 1 tablespoon garlic spread. Makes 4 servings. Roasted Vegetables: Combine 4 medium-size new potatoes sliced; 1 small red bell pepper quartered; 1 small green bell pepper quartered; and 2 small zucchini cut into eighths in a lightly greased 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan. Whisk together 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; drizzle over vegetables. Bake at 400 B0 for 20 to 25 minutes or until browned. Makes 6 servings. Zesty Steamed Broccoli: Remove flowerets from 1 bunch fresh broccoli and steam. Toss broccoli with 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Makes 4 servings.