1 large russet potato (8 to 12 oz)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 medium parsnips 1lb total, peeled and coarsley grates
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
3/4 cup oil for frying
Applesauce and/or sour cream for topping
Preheat oven to 250 degrees
Peel potato and coarsely grate into a bowl. Add lemon juice and toss to combine. Place potato on towel, then gather up corners to form a sack and twist lightly to wring out as much liquid as possible. Stir potato together with parsnips, flour, eggs. chives, salt and pepper until combined well.
Heat oil in a 12 inch skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Fill a 1/4 measure three quarters full with latke mixture and careful spoon it into skillet, then falttern to 3 inches in diameter with a spatula. Form 2 more latkes in skillet, then cook until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Transfer latkes with spatula to paper towls to drain. Keep warm on rack set in a shallow baking pan in the oven.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
Cumin-Scented Stir-Fried Beef with Celery
6 oz steak such as blade or flank (trim any fat and gristle)
2 1/2 tsp reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
1/2 tsp cornstarch, divided
2 tbsp Chinese rice wine or medium-dry Sherry
2 tsp vegetable oil, divided
1/2 tsp minced peeled ginger
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/8 tsp cumin seeds
1/8 tsp hot red-pepper flakes
2 celery ribs, sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick,leaves chopped and reserved sperately
Equipment: a well seasoned 12-14 inch flat-bottom wok or 12-inch heavy skillet
Halve steak lengthwise if large. Slice across the grain about 1/8 inch thick.
Toss beef with 1/2 tsp soy sauce, 1/4 tsp cornstarch and a pinch of salt.
Stir together rice wine, remaining 2 tsp soy sauce and remaining 1/4 tsp cornstarch.
heat wok over high heat until smoking, then poor 1 tsp oil down side and swirl to coat. Add beef in 1 layer and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, less than 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl.
Add remaining tsp oil to wok, then add ginger, garlic, cumin and red-pepper flakes and stir-fry 15 seconds. Add celery and stir-fry 1 minute, then ass beff and juices and stir-fry 15 seconds. Stir in rice-wine mixture, then pour in wok and stir-fry until sauce is bubbling, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in celery leaves.
Makes: 1 serving
From Gourmet, Nov 2008 via epicurious
2 1/2 tsp reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
1/2 tsp cornstarch, divided
2 tbsp Chinese rice wine or medium-dry Sherry
2 tsp vegetable oil, divided
1/2 tsp minced peeled ginger
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/8 tsp cumin seeds
1/8 tsp hot red-pepper flakes
2 celery ribs, sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick,leaves chopped and reserved sperately
Equipment: a well seasoned 12-14 inch flat-bottom wok or 12-inch heavy skillet
Halve steak lengthwise if large. Slice across the grain about 1/8 inch thick.
Toss beef with 1/2 tsp soy sauce, 1/4 tsp cornstarch and a pinch of salt.
Stir together rice wine, remaining 2 tsp soy sauce and remaining 1/4 tsp cornstarch.
heat wok over high heat until smoking, then poor 1 tsp oil down side and swirl to coat. Add beef in 1 layer and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, less than 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl.
Add remaining tsp oil to wok, then add ginger, garlic, cumin and red-pepper flakes and stir-fry 15 seconds. Add celery and stir-fry 1 minute, then ass beff and juices and stir-fry 15 seconds. Stir in rice-wine mixture, then pour in wok and stir-fry until sauce is bubbling, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in celery leaves.
Makes: 1 serving
From Gourmet, Nov 2008 via epicurious
Kale and Mushrooms with Creamy Polenta
1 1/4 lbs kale, stemmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups whole milk
3 1/2 cups water
2 cups polenta
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp ground black pepper
4 oz. pancetta (Italian bacon) or bacon, coarsely chopped
4 oz. mushrooms (such as crimini, oyster, and stemmed shitake), sliced
4tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 large yellow onion, minced
1 stalk celery
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tbsp grated lemon peel
Cook kale in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain.
Bring milk, water, polenta, salt, and pepper to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thick, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, cook pancetta in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 3 minutes. using slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towels. Add mushrooms, onions and 2 tbsp olive oil to drippings in skillet. Saute until mushrooms are tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in kale, celery and pancetta. add garlic and broth; simmer until broth is slightly reduced, about 6 minutes. Stir in thyme, lemon peel, an d 2 tbsp oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Whisk butter and Parmesan into polenta and divide among plates. Top with kale mixture.
Modified from a recipe found in Bon appetit Feb 2006 via epicurious.com
4tbsp unsalted butter
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
4 cups whole milk
3 1/2 cups water
2 cups polenta
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp ground black pepper
4 oz. pancetta (Italian bacon) or bacon, coarsely chopped
4 oz. mushrooms (such as crimini, oyster, and stemmed shitake), sliced
4tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 large yellow onion, minced
1 stalk celery
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tbsp grated lemon peel
Cook kale in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain.
Bring milk, water, polenta, salt, and pepper to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thick, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, cook pancetta in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 3 minutes. using slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towels. Add mushrooms, onions and 2 tbsp olive oil to drippings in skillet. Saute until mushrooms are tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in kale, celery and pancetta. add garlic and broth; simmer until broth is slightly reduced, about 6 minutes. Stir in thyme, lemon peel, an d 2 tbsp oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Whisk butter and Parmesan into polenta and divide among plates. Top with kale mixture.
Modified from a recipe found in Bon appetit Feb 2006 via epicurious.com
4tbsp unsalted butter
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Five Minute Beets
4 beets, about 1 lb
1 Tbsp butter
salt and pepper to taste
lemon juice or vinegar to taste
2 Tbsp chopped parsley, tarragon, dill or other herb
Grate the beets into coarse shreds. Melt the butter in a skillet, add the beets, and toos them with 1/2 salt and pepper to taste. Add 1/4 cup water, then cover the pan and cook over medium heat until the beets are tender. Remove the lid, and raise the heat to boil off any excess water. Taste for salt, season with a little lemon juice. Taste for salt, season with a little lemon juice or vinegar and toss with the herb.
1 Tbsp butter
salt and pepper to taste
lemon juice or vinegar to taste
2 Tbsp chopped parsley, tarragon, dill or other herb
Grate the beets into coarse shreds. Melt the butter in a skillet, add the beets, and toos them with 1/2 salt and pepper to taste. Add 1/4 cup water, then cover the pan and cook over medium heat until the beets are tender. Remove the lid, and raise the heat to boil off any excess water. Taste for salt, season with a little lemon juice. Taste for salt, season with a little lemon juice or vinegar and toss with the herb.
Gorgeous Beet and Apple Salad
Another favorite from Rolling Prarie Cookbook by Nancy O'Conner
4 to 5 medium sized beets, cooked, cut into cubes
1/4 cup slivered red onion
1 Tbsp oil
1 tsp balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 Tbsp minced shallots
1/4 tsp sugar or honey
Toss beets, apples, and red onions together. Mix remaining ingredients to create dressing. Pour over vegetables. Pour over vegetables, mix well and serve chilled.
4 to 5 medium sized beets, cooked, cut into cubes
1/4 cup slivered red onion
1 Tbsp oil
1 tsp balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 Tbsp minced shallots
1/4 tsp sugar or honey
Toss beets, apples, and red onions together. Mix remaining ingredients to create dressing. Pour over vegetables. Pour over vegetables, mix well and serve chilled.
'The only way to eat zucchini' pancakes
3 to 4 zucchini, grated and pressed to remove some of the water
1 egg
1 heaping Tbsp flour
2 heaping Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
small handful of minced herbs (chives, parsly, basil)
freshly ground black pepper
Beat the egg with flour and add all the other ingredients and stir lightly.
Melt a bit of butter in a pan that is lightly coated with olive oil. Drop the batter in the pan as you would regular pancakes. Brown on both sides. Salt after the cakes cooked as salt will cause the batter to be watery. Serve the cakes with a tad of butter, a sprinkle of parmesan and a smile!
1 egg
1 heaping Tbsp flour
2 heaping Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
small handful of minced herbs (chives, parsly, basil)
freshly ground black pepper
Beat the egg with flour and add all the other ingredients and stir lightly.
Melt a bit of butter in a pan that is lightly coated with olive oil. Drop the batter in the pan as you would regular pancakes. Brown on both sides. Salt after the cakes cooked as salt will cause the batter to be watery. Serve the cakes with a tad of butter, a sprinkle of parmesan and a smile!
Fruit Platz
A traditional Russian Mennonite dessert using plentiful summer fruits
1 cup flour
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 1/2 tsp bakin gpowder
1/4 tsp salt
combine
1/2 cup oil or melted butter
1/2 cup milk
Mix in butter or oil until crumbly. Add milk. Mix with fork until a ball of soft dough forms. Press into 9x13 baking pan.
4 cups of assorted fruits cut into large chunks: peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, cherries, gooseberries, blueberries, raspberries
1 cup of sugar (more or less depending on the sweetness of the fruit.
mix and spread over dough.
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup flour
1 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp nutmeg
Mix and spread over fruit. Bake in preheated oven at 375 for 30 to 45 minutes. Best served the day made.
1 cup flour
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 1/2 tsp bakin gpowder
1/4 tsp salt
combine
1/2 cup oil or melted butter
1/2 cup milk
Mix in butter or oil until crumbly. Add milk. Mix with fork until a ball of soft dough forms. Press into 9x13 baking pan.
4 cups of assorted fruits cut into large chunks: peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, cherries, gooseberries, blueberries, raspberries
1 cup of sugar (more or less depending on the sweetness of the fruit.
mix and spread over dough.
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup flour
1 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp nutmeg
Mix and spread over fruit. Bake in preheated oven at 375 for 30 to 45 minutes. Best served the day made.
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