1/2 lb spinach, washed 1/4 cup heavy cream 3 tbsp milk 2 tsp cornstarch salt and cracked pepper 1/4 cup grated parmesan Wilt the spinach and then set aside. Combine the cornstarch and the milk and set aside. Heat the cream in a saucepan and then stir in the milk mixture. Bring to a bubble… Continue reading Creamy Spinach
Category: Vegetables
Garlic Swiss chard
1 bunch swiss chard, washed,trimmed, chopped 1 tbsp butter 4 garlic cloves, minced sea salt Heat the butter in a skillet and saute the garlic until fragrant. Add the chard and saute until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Season with sea salt and serve.
Glazed Radishes
1 bunch radishes, cleaned well, trimmed 1 tbsp butter sea salt and cracked pepper In a saucepan melt the butter. Add the radishes and season with salt and pepper. Add enough water to come halfway up the radishes. Cover and bring to a simmer. Cook 15 minutes. Serve.
Spicy Collard Greens
1 bunch collard greens, washed thoroughly, stems removed, sliced in a chiffonade 2 slices bacon, diced 4 cloves garlic, sliced 1/2 onion, minced 1 bay leaf 1 chili de arbol, sliced 1 cup chicken stock sea salt Saute the bacon until crisp in a dutch oven. Add the onion, garlic, bay leaf, and chili and… Continue reading Spicy Collard Greens
Braised Turnip Greens
1 bunch turnip greens, washed well, stalks removed, chopped in a chiffonade 1/2 onion, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 lb bacon, diced 1/2 tbsp cajun seasoning 2 cups chicken stock Saute the bacon until crisp in a dutch oven. Add the onion and garlic clove and saute until tender. Add the turnip greens and… Continue reading Braised Turnip Greens
Zucchini and Mushrooms
1 zucchini, sliced in half lengthwise and then cut in chunks 8 large mushroom caps, quartered olive oil salt Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the zucchini and mushrooms at the same time and season with salt. Saute until cooked.
Broccoli Puree
1/2 head broccoli, cut in florets salt cracked pepper 1/4 cup heavy cream Boil the broccoli in salted water until very tender, about 6 or 7 minutes. Drain. Heat the heavy cream. Put the drained broccoli in a food processor and pour in the cream. Season with salt and pepper. Process until smoothe. Serve.
Cajun Roast Potatoes
1 lb red potatoes, peeled, cut in 1/2" cubes salt paprika chili powder cajun seasoning olive oil Boil the potatoes in salted water for 5 minutes. Drain well. Lay the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with paprika, chili powder, and cajun seasoning. Season with salt.… Continue reading Cajun Roast Potatoes
Spicy Parmesan Potatoes
1 large baking potato, scrubbed, sliced into thick fries olive oil sea salt and cracked pepper dried chili flakes 1/4 cup grated parmesan 2 tbsp minced fresh basil Preheat the oven to 375 F. Lay the potatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle on the… Continue reading Spicy Parmesan Potatoes
Turnip Greens
1 bunch turnip greens, washed carefully, stems removed, chopped coarsely 1 turnip, peeled, diced dash of sugar 3 thick slices bacon, diced or 6 thin ones 1/2 onion, minced 1 tbsp lemon pepper tabasco Bring a large pot of boiling water to boil and add the greens, and the turnip, and a dash of sugar.… Continue reading Turnip Greens