Mississippi - The Magnolia State, State flower: The Magnolia

1. Cucumber Salad
2. Bouillabaise
3. Baked Sweet Red Peppers and Yellow Squash
4. Bacon and Peanut Butter Muffins
5. Black Bottom Pie

Baked Sweet Red Peppers and Yellow Squash

2 pounds yellow squash, washed, trimmed and sliced ¼" thick
2 sweet red peppers, washed, cored and cut into 1" pieces
2 fresh red tomatoes, sliced ¼" thick
6 scallions, sliced to ¼" including tops
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
½ tsp dill seed, crushed
½ tsp coriander seeds, crushed
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper
3 Tbsp butter or margarine

Place all vegetables in a 9 x 13 x 2" baking pan, sprinkle with the seasonings and dot with butter. Toss all together lightly as you would a salad to mix.

Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil and let stand at room temperature about 3 hours before baking. Bake in a moderate oven, preheated to 350º, for 3 hours.

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