5 versatile fresh vegetables Recipes

broccoli florets (or substitute 1/2 with cauliflower), carrot, sliced, cooked ham, diced (optional), garlic powder, onion powder, basil, oregano, ground pepper (or to taste), monterey jack cheese (or colby, cheddar, muenster), water

vegetable broth, cornstarch, red wine vinegar, extravirgin olive oil, sugar, salt, freshly ground black pepper

chicken stock, carrots, thinly sliced, stalk celery, finely diced, leek , halved lengthwise and thinly sliced, peas, thawed if frozen, cooked rice or 2 cups pasta (long grain white or brown or wild rice, or rotini, lg seashell, bowtie or other sturdy pasta shapes), cooked chicken meat, sliced or cubed, chopped tarragon, fresh or dry, chopped parsley, fresh or dry, salt and pepper

minced garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, fresh ground pepper, boneless skinless chicken thighs, olive oil or 2 tbsp vegetable oil