1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter 6 small leeks (about 1 3/4 pounds), white and light green parts only, thinly sliced 4 pounds large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1 bunch broccoli—florets coarsely chopped, stems peeled and sliced 4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth 2 cups half-and-half or heavy cream Salt and freshly […]
Category: Vegetarian
Mushroom-Artichoke Soup
1 lb fresh brown mushrooms, sliced1 lb shitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced1 c thinly sliced shallots2 large carrots, sliced1/4 c butter3 Tbls flour1/2 tsp thyme1/2 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper1/4 tsp crushed red pepper3 1/2 c chicken broth2 14-oz cans artichoke hearts, drained and quartered1/4 c sun-dried tomatoes, chopped1 bay leaf1 c half-n-half […]
Samosa's – Lentil
Here’s a basic African recipe of what we have made: 1/2 bag of lentils – boiled in water 30-60 minutes (until soft), drained3 shallots, chopped (you could use 1 small onion)2 tsp garlic, minced1 tsp curry powder1 tsp Mchuzi (African spice) you’d probably need to buy it online, I’ve not seen it in any stores […]
Pierogi’s with Brown Butter
1 lb baking potatoes, peeling and quartered 1 stick, plus 2 tbls butter, divided 3/4 cup shredded white cheddar cheese salt and pepper 2 3/4 cup flour 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 egg 1 cup sour cream, at room temp 2 tbls chopped chives In a small pot boil potatoes in salted water, […]
Butternut Squash Bisque
2 garlic bulbs4 lbs butternut squash, quarteredolive oil 3 lg onions, chopped3/4 c carrots, chopped1/2 c celery1/2 c butter6 c chicken or vegetable broth3 Tbls fresh sage, chopped, divided1/2 c plus 1 Tbls heavy whipping cream1 1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper Preheat oven to 425. Quarter butternut squash and remove seeds. Brush with oil. Bake […]
Alpine Asparagus Lasagna
2 lbs fresh asparagus, washed and bottom portion removed 2 Tbls olive oil salt 1/4 c butter 1/4 c flour 2 c chicken or vegetable broth 2 c shredded mozzarella cheese 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest 16 oz lasagna noodles, cooked and drained* 1 2/3 c grated parmesan cheese 1 c whipping cream Optional: 1 […]
Baked Potato Soup
3 lbs. white baking potatoes1/2 c. carrots, chopped1/2 c. celery, chopped1 c. onion, chopped6 tbls. margarine3/4 c. flour6 c. milk2 c. half & half1-1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. white pepper8 pieces crisp bacon, crumbled1/4 lb. Velveeta cheeseGarnish: w/ shredded cheddar, chopped green onions and sour cream Coat whole potatoes (not peeled) w/ very light amount of […]