Pan-fried Potato Cakes with Cheesy Sauce

flour salt, cayenne 1 egg, beaten olive oil butter 2 cups potatoes, coarsely shredded 1 scallion, minced 5 tbsp sunflower seeds, shelled butter panko 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Combine 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 salt, egg, potatoes, scallion, and 3 tbsp sunflower seeds.  Shape into 4 patties and dredge with panko. In… Continue reading Pan-fried Potato Cakes with Cheesy Sauce

Herbed Mushrooms

1 lb mushrooms, sliced 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp dry marjoram salt cracked pepper Melt the butter in a non-stick skillet.  Saute the mushrooms until tnder.  Sprinkle in lemon juice and marjoram.  Season to taste.  Serve.

Marinated Mushrooms

1/2 lb mushrooms, quartered 1 tsp sea salt cracked black pepper 1/2 tsp dry oregano 1/4 tsp dry thyme 3 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil. Mix all the ingredients and let stand at room temperature for at least 3 hours.  Chill.  Serve.

Herbed Carrots

5 carrots, peeled and julienned 1 1/2 tbsp butter 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp parsley, minced 1/4 tsp white sugar 1 tsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp dry thyme 2 tbsp light cream Melt the butter in a medium saucepan.  Add the parsley, sugar, salt, and thyme.  Stir in the carrots.  Sprinkle with lemon juice. Cover… Continue reading Herbed Carrots

Green Beans in Sour Cream

10 button mushrooms 3 cups fresh green beans, trimmed 1/2 cup sour cream salt and cracked pepper butter Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a skillet.  Add the whole mushrooms and saute until tender. Meanwhile, steam the green beans until tender. Add the beans to the mushrooms.  Stir in the sour cream. Do not allow… Continue reading Green Beans in Sour Cream