Red or coloured peppers olive oil Cut peppers in half, and remove core at the top and seeds.Rub skins on the outside with olive oil, and put the peppers skin side up on a baking sheet. Bake them in a 375 F oven for 30-40 minutes until the skins are browned and blistery. Take… Read more »
Potage velouté poireaux pommes de terre
Posted on August 21, 2014 by Dan
2 poireaux, parés, en fines rondelles 2 pommes de terre, pelées, en morceaux 50 g de beurre 1 L bouillon de légumes 315 mL crème 35% sel et poivre, au goût noix de muscade Faire revenir les poireaux avec le morceau de beurre, jusqu’à ce qu’ils soient tendres.Ajouter les pommes de terre et le bouillon,… Read more »
Leek and Potato Soup
Posted on August 21, 2014 by Dan
3 Tbsp. butter 2-3 leeks, thinly sliced (white and green parts; about 4 cups total) 1 lb of potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced 4 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup – 1 cup cream 4 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives or parsley (optional) salt and pepper Melt butter in pot over medium-low flame. Add leeks; cover and… Read more »
North African Cauliflower Soup
Posted on August 21, 2014 by Dan
2 1/2 cups chopped onions 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 2 potatoes (about 2 cups diced) 1 medium head cauliflower (about 5 cups chopped) 2 tsp ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp ground fennel 4 cups hot water 1 bouillon cube 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice salt and pepper Garnish (optional) chopped fresh tomatoes chopped chives… Read more »
Garden greens with creamy dill dressing
Posted on August 21, 2014 by Dan
Vinaigrette: 2 Tbsp mayonnaise 1 tsp dijon mustard 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill salt, to taste Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Toss over lettuce or mixed salad greens.
Pesto Italiano de Basilic
Posted on August 21, 2014 by Dan
3 tasses de balilic frais 3-4 clous d’ail 1/3 tasse d’huile d’olive 1/3 tasse fromage parmesan râpé sel et poivre au goût optionnel : 1/3 tasse de noix de pin ou autres noix 1. Mettre les feuilles de basilic et l’ail dans un robot culinaire et broyez bien 2. Ajoutez les noix et broyez à… Read more »
Spring Turnips with Herb Butter
Posted on August 21, 2014 by Dan
4 Tbsp butter, softened 1 Tbsp green onion, minced 4 Tbsp fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, chives…) 1 bunch turnips, quartered or sliced salt and freshly ground pepper Place the butter in a small bowl. Beat in the green onion and herbs. Set aside.Simmer the turnips over medium heat, in salted water to cover, until… Read more »
Chocolate Beet Cake
Posted on August 21, 2014 by Dan
• 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 1/2 teaspoons soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 1/2 cups sugar • 1/2 cup cocoa powder • 3 large eggs, beaten • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, Canola or corn oil • 1 1/2 cups grated cooked beets • 2 teaspoons vanilla • powdered… Read more »
Gâteau aux betteraves et au chocolat
Posted on August 21, 2014 by Dan
1 1/2 tasses de sucre 2 tasses farine 1/2 c. à thé de poudre à pâte 1 c. à thé de soda à pâte 2 oz de chocolat mi-sucré ou amer 4 oeufs 1/4 tasse d’huile 3 tasses de betteraves râpées Mélanger les ingrédients secs.Faire fondre le chocolat lentement dans un chaudron ou au bain-marie.Mélanger… Read more »
Potage au chou chinois
Posted on August 21, 2014 by Dan
1 chou chinois 2 oignons (ou 3 échalottes et 2 fleurs d’ail, hâchées) 2 carottes 1 morceau de 5 cm de gingembre 1 cube de bouillon de volaille 2 cuillères à café de sauce soja 2 cuillères à soupe de vinaigre de Xérès 1 blanc de poulet Sel, poivre Lavez et coupez le chou chinois… Read more »