Russian Mushroom and Potato Soup.
Posted on March 7, 2008 - Filed Under Vegetables, Soups | Leave a Comment
5 tablespoons butter, divided
2 leeks, chopped
2 large carrots, sliced
6 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
fresh dill weed, for garnish (optional)
Portobello Mushroom Stroganoff
Posted on March 3, 2008 - Filed Under Vegetables, Vegetarian | Leave a Comment
3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
3/4 pound portobello mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups sour cream
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
8 ounces dried egg noodles
Twice Baked Outdoor BBQ Baby Potatoes
Posted on February 24, 2008 - Filed Under Vegetables, Side Dishes | Leave a Comment
2 lbs baby potatoes, pre-cooked
butter
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
If you need to par-boil these potatoes first, place them in a large pan of boiling water and cook for about 5 to 8 minutes. Do NOT peel them, but scrub them if necessary and cut any protruding eyes out.
Drain them well and place them straight on […]
Grilled Vegetable Kabobs
Posted on February 20, 2008 - Filed Under Vegetables | Leave a Comment
12 lg. fresh mushrooms
Boiling water
1/4 cup Italian dressing
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 med. zucchini, cut into 1 inch
diagonal slices
4 cherry tomatoes
Butternut Squash Fries
Posted on December 16, 2007 - Filed Under Vegetables, Appetizers | Leave a Comment
1 (2 pound) butternut squash, halved and seeded
salt to taste
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Use a sharp knife to carefully cut away the peel from the squash. Cut the squash into sticks like French fries. Arrange squash pieces on a baking sheet and season with salt.
Bake for 20 minutes in the […]
Ratatouille
Posted on December 8, 2007 - Filed Under Vegetables | Leave a Comment
3 good sized aubergines
3 red peppers
1 kg/2 1/4 pounds tomatoes, soaked in boiling water and peeled
3 courgettes/zucchinis
4 cloves garlic
Herbes de Provence (rosemary, thyme etc)
olive oil
salt, freshly ground pepper and cayenne
Cauliflower Cheese Bake
Posted on October 27, 2007 - Filed Under Vegetables, Side Dishes | Comments Off
1 lb. cauliflower florets
1 Tbs. unsalted butter
1/4 cup onion, finely diced
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 Tbs. lowfat milk
1/4 lb. Muenster cheese, cubed
2 Tbs. mayonnaise type salad dressing
Baked Carrots
Posted on October 27, 2007 - Filed Under Vegetables, Side Dishes | Leave a Comment
1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
1 ounce Swiss cheese, grated
1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. unsalted butter
1/4 cup onion, minced
1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. all purpose flour
1 cup skim milk, hot
1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Roasted Asparagus
Posted on October 27, 2007 - Filed Under Vegetables | Leave a Comment
1 lb Fresh asparagus
2 ts Olive oil
2 tb Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 Lemon, cut into wedges
Arrange in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. With a pastry brush, paint the oil on the asparagus spears then sprinkle with kosher salt. Roast until tender but still crisp, 8 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness of stalks. […]