1 rutabaga, peeled, diced small butter salt Boil the rutabaga in salted water until tender, for about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well. Mash. Stir in 1 tbsp or so of butter. Salt to taste.
Category: Vegetables
Braised Mushrooms
1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced 3 tbsp sake 2 tbsp soy sauce 1/2 tbsp butter Heat the butter in a non-stick frying pan, then add the mushrooms. Cook until water starts to come out. Pour in the sake and the soy sauce mixture – it'll start to bubble furiously, but don't turn down the heat; keep stirring… Continue reading Braised Mushrooms
Yam with Bacon
1 large yam, unpeeled salt 2 oz. bacon, diced 1 shallot, minced 1 tbsp red wine vinegar olive oil 1/2 tsp dry rosemary cracked pepper Boil the yam in salted water for 20 to 30 minutes, until cooked but firm. Drain. Heat a skillet and saute the bacon until crisp. Remove to drain on paper… Continue reading Yam with Bacon
Collard Greens
2 oz. bacon, diced 1/4 onion, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tsp brown sugar 1 lb collard greens, washed, ribs and stems removed, sliced 1/2 tsp cracked pepper pinch red chili flakes 3/4 tsp red wine vinegar 1/4 cup lager beer 1 tsp molasses pinch of salt Cook the bacon until crisp in a… Continue reading Collard Greens
Hot Wheels
2/3 lb potatoes, peeled, sliced 1/4 inch thick rounds 1 tbsp butter, melted chili flakes dried basil coarse salt Preheat the oven to 450 F. Line the bottom of a greased large baking pan with the potatoes. Drizzle with the butter and sprinkle with the chili flakes, basil, and salt. Cover with foil and bake 15… Continue reading Hot Wheels
Garlic Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
1 lb fingerling potatoes, rinsed, halved 1 shallot, minced 6 garlic cloves, peeled 2 tsp dry sage 2 tsp dry thyme olive oil coarse salt and cracked pepper Preheat the oven to 400 F. Lay the potatoes and the garlic on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle with shallots, sage, and thyme. Drizzle with olive oil. Toss… Continue reading Garlic Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Yam with Bacon Vinaigrette
2 lb yams, peeled, cut into spears 1/4 lb bacon, diced large 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cracked pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 1 scallion, minced 1 tbsp sherry vinegar 1/2 tbsp water Preheat the oven to 450 F. Arrange the yam in 1 layer on a large baking sheet. Cook the bacon in a… Continue reading Yam with Bacon Vinaigrette
Baked Potato Strips
2 baking potatoes, cut in thin strips, lengthwise 1 egg, beaten 2 tbsp parmesan, grated 1 tsp garlic powder Preheat the oven to 375. Combine the egg, parmesan, and garlic powder. Add the potatoes and toss to coat. Place in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes. Serve.
Lemon Radicchio
2 tbsp olive oil 1 shallot, minced zest of 1 lemon 2 heads radicchio, cored salt and pepper 2 tbsp red wine vinegar Heat the oil in a large non stick skillet on high until almost smoking. Add the shallot and the lemon zest and saute 5 minutes. Add the radicchio and toss 1 minute,… Continue reading Lemon Radicchio
Salsa Cruda with Chips
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, diced 1/4 cup cilantro, minced 1/2 onion, minced 1 cucumber, peeled, chopped 4 scallions, minced 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 6 cloves garlic, crushed 1 jalapeno, minced salt and cracked pepper 3 potatoes, peeled, sliced 1/16" thin olive oil coarse salt Combine the tomatoes, cilantro, onion, cucumber, scallions, vinegar, garlic, and… Continue reading Salsa Cruda with Chips