12/20/2009 | by Susan Powter
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12/17/2009 | by Susan Powter
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12/14/2009 | by Susan Powter
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Cabbage and Beans:
1/2 cabbage, chopped
2 carrots, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
16 oz. can dark red kidney beans, drained
1 1/2 tablespoon oil
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup tomato sauce
salt, pepper to taste
Sauté onion in the oil for about 3 min. Add carrot and water, and cook over medium heat about 5 min. Add cabbage, salt and pepper, and cook for about 15 min or until cabbage is barely tender, then add tomato sauce and drained beans. Cook for about 3 min and serve.
Stuffed Cabbage with Tangy Tomato Sauce:
2 cups cooked wild rice
1 cup diced onion
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Raisins
Apple cider
One small head cabbage
Tangy tomato sauce (recipe below)
In apple cider, saute onion and garlic until onion is soft
Add rice, raisins and some more cider
Heat gently for a few minutes
to let flavors meld
Take cabbage and core and plunge into hot water for a few
minutes to loosen leaves
Peel off a dozen or so leaves
Put a layer of sauce in the bottom of the pan
Roll the cabbage leaves around the rice mixture by putting a tablespoon or so of
the mixture i the middle of the cabbage leaf, fold up the sides and roll
Put the rolled cabbage on the sauce; layer as needed by
putting sauce on top of the cabbage, adding more rolls, end with
sauce
Cover and bake 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven
Tangy Tomato Sauce:
28-oz can crushed tomato
1 cup diced onion
4 or more cloves minced garlic
1 tbs. apple cider
1 tbs. lemon juice
Saute onion and garlic
Add crushed tomato
Simmer 5 minutes
Add apple cider and lemon juice
Simmer 5 more minutes
Vegetarian Sweet & Sour Stuffed Cabbage
1/2 cup dried porcini mushroom
2 cups rice
1 very large or 2 medium green cabbages
1 large onion left whole, and 1 onion, chopped
2 egg whites
Salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2 cups vegetable stock
1 pound mushrooms, chopped coarsely (about 6 cups)
3 cups canned pureed tomatoes
1/2 cup lemon juice
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 chopped serranos, optional
Soak the porcini in 1 cup of hot water for 30 minutes Drain and
strain the porcini water through a cheesecloth-lined strainer
Reserve the liquid
Chop the porcini
Soak the rice in cold water for 15 minutes
Core the cabbage with
a sharp knife
Bring a large kettle of salted water to a boil
Drop in the whole cabbage and cook for 5 to 10 minutes
Remove the
cabbage with 2 large spoons and place it in a strainer
When cool
enough to handle, remove the largest leaves
You will need about
16 to 18 large leaves
Drain the rice
Quarter the large onion and place it with the egg
whites into the container of a food processor and puree
Combine this onion puree with the rice, spices and
soaked and chopped dried mushrooms
Bring 1 cup of stock and the strained reserved porcini liquids to
a boil in a large saute pan
Add the chopped fresh mushrooms and
cook, stirring over high heat until all the liquid is absorbed
Add the mushrooms to the rice mixture
Place 2 heaping tablespoons of filling on each cabbage leaf and
roll up, tucking in the sides
Fasten with toothpicks
In a deep kettle, bring the tomatoes, lemon juice, brown sugar, chopped onion
and 1 cup of stock up to a simmer. Add the cabbage rolls
Cover
and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until the rice is cooked
Baste the cabbage occasionally
Adjust the sweet and sour ratio and season with salt and pepper
Enjoy,
Susan Powter
12/10/2009 | by Susan Powter
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12/10/2009 | by Susan Powter
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12/04/2009 | by Susan Powter
Green Beans With Fresh Cranberries
1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed and cut on the diagonal
Smidge of oil
1 cup cranberries
1 clove garlic, minced and pressed
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1 Tbsp. fresh tarragon, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Drain the beans in a colander and hold under cold running water to stop the cooking process.
Put the beans into a dry skillet and heat over medium heat until the remaining moisture on the beans evaporates. Stir in the oil, cranberries, garlic, parsley, tarragon, salt, and pepper, tossing to coat well.
• Cook until heated through.
Braised Rainbow Chard
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 lb. rainbow chard, cut into ribbons
1/4 cup vegetable stock
2 Tbsp. dried currants or raisins
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Balsamic vinegar for garnish
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Sauté the onion for 3 minutes, until soft.
Add the chard and stir to combine. Pour in the vegetable stock and cover. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the chard wilts.
Add the currants or raisins. Season with the salt and pepper and serve with the balsamic vinegar.
Amazing Pickled Eggplant:
Eggplants, washed
coarse salt
2 cups water
1 1/4 cups white wine vinegar, divided
1/2 cup freshly chopped parsley
1/3 cup freshly chopped rosemary
1/4 cup freshly chopped thyme
1/4 cup garlic, thinly sliced
1 t. crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup olive oil
Begin by cutting the eggplants into 1/4-inch thick slices and cut each slice into 1/4-inch thick strips. Place the eggplant strips in a colander and sprinkle with coarse salt. Place a plate on top of the eggplant, place the colander in the sink, place a few heavy cans on top of the plate, and leave the eggplant to drain for 1 hour. Using your hands, squeeze the eggplant to remove as much of the bitter juices as possible. In a large pot, combine the eggplant, water, and 1 cup vinegar, and bring to a boil. As soon as it boils, remove from heat, set aside, and allow the eggplant to cool in the liquid. Using your hands, squeeze the eggplant to remove as much of the cooking liquid as possible. Transfer the eggplant to a bowl. Add the herbs, garlic, and pepper flakes, and toss gently. Add the remaining vinegar and olive oil, and toss gently to combine.
Sterilize four 8 oz. jars and their lids by boiling them in a large pot of water for 15 minutes. Using tongs, remove the jars and lids from the water and place on a dry surface. Evenly divide the eggplant mixture among the four jars. Pour extra olive oil on top to ensure that they are thoroughly immersed. Wipe clean the rims of the jars and seal with their lids. Label and date the jars. Place the jars in the refrigerator and allow to marinate for several weeks before using. Store in the refrigerator and add additional olive oil to the jar after each use as needed.
Soy Nog
1 Quart soy milk
6 oz. silken style tofu, extra firm
6 T. maple syrup
1/4 cup Amaretto, Southern Comfort, brandy, or alcohol of choice
2 t. vanilla
1 1/2 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. cardamom
1/4 t. nutmeg
1/4 t. ground cloves
In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Chill before serving.
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12/01/2009 | by Susan Powter
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11/27/2009 | by Susan Powter
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11/20/2009 | by Susan Powter
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11/17/2009 | by Susan Powter
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11/14/2009 | by Susan Powter
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The menu
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