Oyster mushrooms are excellent but a bit pricy. As mushrooms are about 90% water, when they are in the supermarket for a long time the water content is greatly reduced. Stock up on the oysters when they are in a Read More …
Vegetable Hints
Category: Vegetables
Stewed Tomatoes and Cucumbers
30 ml oil 2 tbsp 4 cloves garlic, chopped 250 ml onion, chopped 1 cup 1 red pepper, seeded & chopped 4 medium cucumbers, peeled, halved & seeded, cut into large chunks 500 ml ripe tomatoes, chopped 2 cup 1 Read More …
Oven Dried Tomatoes
Set your oven to its lowest setting, below 200 degrees F. Slice Italian-style (Roma or plum) tomatoes in half, top to bottom. Scoop out the seeds with your fingers. Place, cut side down, directly on oven racks and let them Read More …
Creamy Fresh Veggie Pot
10 new potatoes, scrubbed & quartered 375 ml peas 20 baby carrots 375 ml yellow beans, cut 2 onions, chopped 3 fresh dill sprigs 250 ml cream or half & half In a large pot; add potatoes, peas, carrots, beans, Read More …
Quick Freezing Vegetables
Vegetable Preparation Blanching Asparagus Wash, cut, sort into groups according to thickness of stalk. Blanch, chill, pack. 3 – 4 minutes in boiling water, depending on size Beans, green and wax Wash, stem, slice, cut or leave whole. Blanch, chill, Read More …
Cabbage with Cranberries and Apples
1 medium red cabbage, shredded 1 large apple, cored, peeled & diced 250 ml fresh or frozen cranberries 75 ml red wine 25 ml red wine vinegar 1 small bay leaf 1 whole clove 50 ml white or brown sugar Read More …
Country Herb Butter Corn on the Cob
4 fresh basil leaves, snipped salt & pepper to taste 4 ears of corn, shucked 175 ml unsalted butter 3/4 cup 15 ml fresh parsley, snipped 1 tbsp 5 ml fresh lime or lemon juice 1 tsp 15 ml fresh Read More …
Easy Bok Choy
1 head bok choy, cleaned & chopped 15 ml oil 250 ml chicken broth 125 ml water 15 ml corn starch In a large skillet; heat oil. Add bok choy stalk. Stir to coat oil on stalk. Cook for 1 Read More …
Grilled Veggies
Fresh vegetables, grilled over a charcoal (or propane) grill. Hmmm. 1 large zucchini squash 1 large yellow squash 2 cups baby carrots 2 cups whole mushrooms 1 red pepper 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tbsp Salad Delight 1 large sweet Read More …
Asparagus with Dill Sauce
3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 (8 oz) container sour cream 2 green onions, chopped 1 tbsp. minced fresh dill or 1 1/2 tsp. dried dill 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 lb. fresh asparagus spears For dill sauce combine mayonnaise, sour Read More …
Peperoni e patate
2 large red bell peppers 4 potatoes 1 large onion 2 ripe tomatoes 2 tablespoon capers 4 basil leaves 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Sea salt to taste Rinse the peppers, cut them open and remove the stem, seeds Read More …
Curried Corn
30 ml butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 500 ml corn kernels 2 ml curry powder 125 ml sour cream salt & pepper to taste In a medium saucepan; melt butter. Add onion. Saute until translucent. Add corn and curry Read More …
Broccoli with Lemon Cheese Sauce
750 g fresh broccoli florets 125 ml milk 115 g cream cheese 2 ml lemon peel, finely grated 5 ml lemon juice 1 ml ground ginger Cook broccoli until tender crisp. Drain. In a small saucepan; heat milk over medium Read More …
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
2 bunches asparagus 500 g bacon slices – fresh ground pepper – 1 lemon, sliced in wedges Bunch 4 or 5 asparagus and wrap with one slice of bacon. Secure with a wooden toothpick. Repeat with remaining asparagus. Sprinkle with Read More …
Curry Vegetable Blend
30 ml oil 1 onion, chopped 250 ml cauliflower florets 1 zucchini, sliced 1 green pepper, chopped 250 ml tomatoes, chopped 125 ml peas 50 ml water 30 ml mild curry paste In a skillet over medium high heat; heat Read More …
Parmesan Tomatoes
125 ml mayonnaise 125 ml Parmesan cheese, grated 15 ml lemon juice 5 ml lemon zest, finely grated 50 ml onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 4 medium tomatoes In a small bowl; combine mayonnaise, cheese, lemon juice, lemon Read More …
Carrot Rounds
500 ml carrots, shredded 2 eggs 30 ml milk 30 ml green onion, finely chopped 30 ml dry bread crumbs 2 ml salt 1 ml Worcestershire sauce .5 ml pepper 30 ml oil In a medium bowl; combine carrots, eggs, Read More …
Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus
Makes 6 servings 1/2 cup Italian dressing 1/3 cup Dijon mustard 2 pounds small red potatoes, unpeeled, quartered (about 1-inch pieces) 2 cups cut-up fresh or frozen Michigan asparagus 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1/3 cup Read More …
Toasted Barley with Veggies
125 ml uncooked barley 1 chicken broth 125 ml red onion, chopped 50 ml fresh mushrooms, chopped 50 ml carrot, chopped 50 ml green pepper, chopped 15 ml fresh dill weed, chopped salt & pepper to taste In a large Read More …
Jake’s Dixie Roadhouse Jalapeno and Cheddar Grits Cakes
For the gravy 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 7 ounces canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped 4 or 5 ears fresh corn, boiled and kernels removed 6 cups chicken stock Salt and Read More …
Broiled Tomatoes with Humboldt Fog and Fresh Basil
Humboldt Fog® is an elegant, soft, surface ripened cheese. The texture is creamy and luscious with a subtle tangy flavor. Each handcrafted wheel features a ribbon of edible vegetable ash along its center and a coating of ash under its Read More …
Roasted Red Pepper Grits
2 medium red bell peppers 1 large onion 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 cup quick-cooking grits 4 cups whole milk 1 cup water 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco, or to taste Roast and peel bell peppers. Finely chop Read More …
Baked Onions with Dill
6 medium onions 6 slices bacon, fried crisp & crumbled 50 ml tomato juice 30 ml bacon drippings 30 ml brown sugar 5 ml salt 1 ml pepper 1 ml paprika 2 ml dill seeds – parsley, chopped – Peel Read More …
Slightly North of Broad Restaurant Maverick Grits
Source: Slightly North of Broad – Charleston, South Carolina Grits 4 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup old-fashioned stone-ground grits 1/4 cup heavy cream Bring water, salt, and 1 tablespoon butter to a boil in Read More …
Broccoli with Creamy Lemon Sauce
300 ml broccoli florets 30 ml low fat mayonnaise 30 ml low fat sour cream 15 ml skim milk 7 ml lemon juice .5 ml ground tumeric In a large saucepan; cook broccoli unttil tender crisp; drain. In top of Read More …
Southend Brewery and Smokehouse Charleston Grits
Source: Southend Brewery and Smokehouse – Raleigh, North Carolina 4 cups heavy cream 4 cups water 1/4 pound (1 stick) butter 2 cups grits (not instant) Salt and white pepper, to taste In a deep, heavy-bottomed pot, bring cream, water Read More …
Southern Style Grits Bake
1 slice thick cut bacon, preferably applewood smoked 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2-1/4 cups fat free or 1% low fat milk 2/3 cup quick cooking grits 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup egg substitute or 3 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons Read More …
Three Cheese Grits
Yield: 4 servings 2 cups Water 1/2 cup Enriched Hominy Quick Grits* (Quaker or Aunt Jemima) 1/4 teaspoon Salt (optional) 2 ounces Shredded Swiss cheese 2 ounces Shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons Margarine or butter Read More …
Red and Golden Beets with Blood Orange, Endive, and Walnuts
Serves 4 to 6 2 pounds red and golden beets 1/2 cup shelled walnuts 2 blood oranges 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons orange juice Zest of 1/2 orange 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper 1/4 pound Belgian Read More …
Basic Roasted Beets
2 medium red beets 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste aluminum foil Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Trim the tops off the beets and drizzle with the olive oil. Read More …
Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Roma Tomato Sauce
This dish would go wonderfully with grilled sweet or hot Italian sausages. 1 large spaghetti squash 2 pounds roma tomatoes 4 tablespoons olive oil kosher salt 10 cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup Read More …
Roasted Cauliflower with Red Pepper Flakes and Lime
1 head cauliflower, core removed, broken into even sized pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 small lime, juiced, seeds removed Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Put the cauliflower in Read More …
Sesame Honey Marinated Broccoli
1 large head of broccoli, cut into even pieces 1/4 red bell pepper, cut into julienne strips, 1 inch long 1/4 yellow bell pepper, cut into julienne strips 1 inch long 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 garlic cloves, thinly Read More …
Veggies with Zip
30 ml butter or margarine 250 ml cauliflower florets 250 ml broccoli florets 250 ml small fresh mushrooms 175 ml onions, sliced 30 ml lemon juice salt & pepper to taste Melt butter in bottom of saucepan. Add all the Read More …
Orange Spiced Carrots
This recipe plays on the natural sweetness of the carrots, and goes well with pork or duck. 1 pound baby carrots, cooked 1/3 cup orange marmalade 1 tablespoon cold water 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 tablespoon butter 1/4 teaspoon ground Read More …
Garlicky Pan Roasted Asparagus
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and washed 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons garlic, minced kosher salt fresh cracked peppercorns good aged balsamic vinegar Heat the olive oil and garlic in a wide oven proof saute pan just until the Read More …
Green Bean, Bell Pepper and Ginger Stir Fry
2 tablespoons butter 1 pound green beans, cooked 1 red bell pepper, sliced in strips 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, sliced in strips 1 small red onion, halved and sliced 1 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced sea Read More …
Hazelnut and Bacon Brussels Sprouts
1/2 pound Brussels sprouts 1/4 cup hazelnuts 3 tablespoons butter 2 slices bacon sea salt and pepper Trim and clean the sprouts, removing any yellow leaves and slice stem to top about 1/4 inch thick. Chop nuts in a food Read More …
Onion Rings
2 large vidalia onions 2 cups buttermilk 1-1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup white cornmeal cayenne, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste about 3″ vegetable oil Peel 2 large vidalia onions, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices, and separate Read More …
Pan Seared Zucchini with Curry, Almond, California Raisins and Chorizo
Makes 4 Servings 450g zucchini, diced 6g curry powder 80g California raisins 50ml olive oil 0.2 liter olive oil (for frying) 80g almonds 1 garlic clove 50ml chicken jus 15g fresh mint leaves, sliced and divided salt & pepper, to Read More …
Carrot Souffle
500 g carrots, cooked & mashed 125 ml butter 3 eggs, beaten 5 ml vanilla 40 ml flour 5 ml cinnamon 2 ml nutmeg 125 ml sugar 5 ml baking powder In a large bowl; mix all ingredients with a Read More …
Creamed Corn
4.25 L fresh corn kernels 500 ml cereal cream 500 g butter 250 ml sugar Mix all ingredients together in large roasting pan. Cook, uncovered, for 90 minutes in preheated 325 F (160 C) degree oven. Stir frequently. Cool then Read More …
Asparagus Chicken Oriental
Makes 6 servings 1/2 pound jumbo asparagus 1 pound boneless chicken (white or dark meat) 4 tablespoons salad oil 1 medium onion, sliced 1 red or green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons soy Read More …
California Asparagus with Blue Cheese and Pine Nuts
This luscious trio of tastes is as good as it reads on the appetizer menu – a real order magnet! Makes 12 servings 2 1/2 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) red or white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot salt Read More …
Roasted Fresh California Asparagus with Pecorino Romano Cheese
Low on labor and high on flavor, this simple but savory preparation works equally well as an appetizer or a side dish. When you serve California asparagus, your customers know you care about quality, which will translate into better profit Read More …
Grilled California Asparagus with Romesco Sauce
This piquant sauce from Spain plays point and counterpoint with the palate. The contrast of the bright green of the spears with the red of the sauce, makes an eye-catching combo. Makes 12 servings 1 2/3 cups (12 ounces) prepared Read More …
Aubergine Parcels
2 medium aubergines; halved lengthways 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion; finely chopped 2 tablespoons tomato puree 1 tablespoon medium curry powder 15 g fresh coriander leaves 75 g natural yogurt 6-8 small pita breads; to serve 2 lemons; Read More …
Pineapple Carrots
1 kg carrots, peeled & sliced 125 ml sugar 20 ml cornstarch 175 ml unsweetened pineapple juice 30 ml butter or margarine 30 ml fresh mint leaves Cook carrots until tender crisp; drain and set aside. In the same saucepan; Read More …
Andouille Cheese Grits
1/2 pound Andouille sausage, chopped 4-1/2 cups milk 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1 tablespoon butter 2 cups quick grits 1 cup cheddar cheese 4 ounces Brown sausage in a saucepan over medium/high heat, cooking about 4 minutes. Add Read More …
Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa Oaxaca Cheese Grits
Source: Chef Eric Strong, Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, Phoenix, Arizona 1 cup dry grits 1 cup chicken stock 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup poblano puree 1/4 cup Read More …