Archives – December, 2009
Fresh Ingredients
4 cups arugula or spring mix greens
½ cup green grapes, halved
1 generous cup shredded Parmesan cheese
PantryFare
2 Tbsp walnuts, finely chopped
2 Tbsp walnuts, chopped
Spices and Oils
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp raspberry vinegar
¼ tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
Warm a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 Tbsp cheese and 1 tsp walnuts and spread over the bottom of the skillet. Cook 1-2 minutes until bubbly and golden. Remove pan from heat and set for 30 seconds. Carefully remove the cheese mixture and drape over a converted 2” glass or cup. Cool completely and repeat process making six crispy baskets.
In a large bowl combine the arugula, grapes and the chopped walnuts. In a small bowl whisk the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Dress the salad and put ½ cup in each basket. Serve immediately.
Source: Taste of Home
December 22, 2009
Fresh Ingredients
3 Tbsp plain yogurt
2 tsp grated lemon rind
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Granny Smith apple, chopped
3 Gala apples, chopped
1 cup diced celery
PantryFare
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Spices and Oils
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp sugar
Boil 1 cup water in medium saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in the cranberries and raisins. Let stand 10 minutes, then drain.
In large bowl stir mayonnaise, sugar, yogurt, lemon rind and lemon juice together. Add chopped apples, celery, cranberries, and raisins. Mix well and refrigerate.
Serve on lettuce or in a pita. Top with toasted pecans.
Source: Southern Living
December 22, 2009
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December 3, 2009
From the St Petersburg Times for taste-friendly vegetables.
1 Butternut Squash
1 Tablespoon Canola oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground cayenne
1/2 tsp salt
Peel, seed and cube squash into 1 inch pieces. Toss with oil. Mix up the spices and sprinkle over the squash. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spread the squash pieces over the pan. Bake at 475 degrees, turning once, until golden, approximately 25 minutes.
December 3, 2009
This is another recipe from the St Petersburg Times.
1 – Butternut Squash, peeled and cubed in 1 inch pieces
1 Cup chopped onion
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground corriander
4 Cups broth
2- 15 oz cans white beans
2 Tablespoons orange juice
1 tsp sherry vinegar
Cook onion 3 to 4 minutes in oil heated in large pot at medium high. Add squash, spices and broth and simmer 20 minutes, until squash is tender. Add beans, juice and vinegar to broth. Once heated, transfer to your blender in batches and puree. Salt and pepper to taste.
December 3, 2009
