Archive for the 'VEGETABLES' Category

Sunday Morning Hash Brown Potatoes

Monday, November 12th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2       lbs   russet potatoes or other   baking potatoes, cooked, peeled and finely diced (or grated, about 3 cups)
3     tablespoons grated onions
3/4     teaspoon salt
1/8     teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2     tablespoons olive oil
DIRECTION:
1. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, onion, salt and pepper and mix well.
2. Heat the oil in […]

Pinchos

Monday, November 12th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
2       tablespoons chopped   onions
4     large garlic cloves, chopped
1     tablespoon spanish sweet smoked paprika
1/2     teaspoon spanish hot smoked paprika or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
coarse salt (kosher or sea)
1     teaspoon dried oregano
1     teaspoon black peppercorns
2     teaspoons dried thyme
1     teaspoon ground cumin
1/8     teaspoon ground cinnamon
1     bay leaf, crumbled
2     […]

Lime-Flavored Rice Noodles With Cashews

Monday, November 12th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
2       quarts   water
1     lb fresh refrigerated rice noodles or cooked dried rice noodles, cut into 3-inch pieces
2     tablespoons vegetable oil
1     teaspoon black mustard seeds or yellow mustard seeds
1/4     teaspoon asafetida powder (hing or heeng) (optional)
1/4     cup dried yellow split peas (chana dal)
1/4     cup raw whole cashews
2     medium […]

Potatoes Like That One Time

Monday, November 12th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
1       large   white potato or   yukon gold potato
1     tablespoon olive oil
3     teaspoons butter
1/2     teaspoon hickory smoke salt
pepper, to taste
1     teaspoon dried onion flakes
3-4     rosemary sprigs
heavy aluminum foil (or double-thick regular foil)
DIRECTION:
1. Prepare the grill/barbecue.
2. Prepare the foil container to resemble the approximate size and shape of an opened laptop […]

Asian Noodles and Broccoli

Monday, November 12th, 2007

30 min 15 min prep
Change to: servings US Metric
1     lb broccoli
1     lb dry pasta (linguine or fettucine)
2     tablespoons dark sesame oil (toasted)
1     tablespoon light olive oil
2     minced garlic cloves
1     teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1     lb firm tofu, drained and cut into cubes
6     tablespoons soy sauce
3     tablespoons rice […]

Parmesan and Broccoli Stuffed Potatoes

Monday, November 12th, 2007

INGREDIENTS
* 4 large baking potatoes
* 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
* salt and pepper to taste
* 3 tablespoons roasted garlic and parmesan cheese sauce
DIRECTIONS
1. Wash potatoes and pierce with a fork. Microwave on high for 15 minutes, or until done.
2. Place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook […]

Italian Veggie Rolls

Monday, November 12th, 2007

INGREDIENTS
* 1 cup chopped mushrooms
* 1 onion, chopped
* 1 cup sliced carrots
* 1 cup green peas
* 1 cup chopped broccoli
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1/4 cup dry red wine
* 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
* 1 egg
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
* 1 (26 ounce) jar […]

Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce

Monday, November 12th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
1½ hours 30 min prep
Change to: servings US Metric
30-35     roma tomatoes, sliced in half
1/2     cup water
1/2     cup fresh oregano
1     cup fresh basil leaves, lighly chopped (I love a lot of basil. You may want to do a little less)
1/2-1     cup sugar (to taste, I prefer it sweet too!)
1/4     teaspoon […]

Blackberry Chocolate Milk

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

Ingredients :
2    oz    Blackberry Schnapps
fill chocolate milk
Method :
* Ice // rocks

Baked Cranberry Relish

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

Ingredients :
4 1/2    cup    cranberries
1 1/2    cup    sugar
1    cup    chopped walnuts, toasted
1    cup    orange marmalade
2    tbl    lemon juice
Method :
* T cranberries and sugar; place in a lightly greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 for 1 hour. Stir in walnuts, marmalade and lemon juice. Refrigerate. 6-8 servings