Pasta, Rice & Potatoes
Risotto, Basil Serves 4
In food processor, mince herbs w cheese. In saucepan, bring broth to simmer and keep there. In 4- to 5- qt heavy kettle cook onions in .25 c oil, covered, over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until soft but not browned, about 10 minutes. Add rice and cook, uncovered over low heat, stirring, 10 minutes.…
Read MoreRisotto Strawberry Serves 4
Bring stock to a boil over high. Add strawberries, and blanch for 30 sec. Remove berries, puree in food processor, and set aside. Turn off heat and cover stock. Melt butter in heavy pan. Add rice and stir constantly for 1 min. Add wine and cook until absorbed. Add stock, 1/2 c at a time,…
Read MoreRice, Sticky
As soon as the rice is finished cooking, place a double thickness of paper towels between lid and pot. If this doesn’t work, rinse well w warm water. Rice Tabbouleh Serves 6Bring 2.5 c water w 1/2 tsp salt to a boil in a 2- to 3- quart saucepan, then stir in wild rice and…
Read MoreRice, Basmati
Put 2 c of unrinsed basmati rice and 3 c cold water in 3 qt microwave safe dish. Cook on high, uncovered 15 min or until steam holes appear. Cover and cook on high 5 min more. Let stand, covered, 5 min and fluff w forkRice, Boiled for SaladBring 4 qts water to boil in…
Read MoreRice w Pasta (Arroz con Fideos) Serves 4
Heat oil in 2-3 qt heavy saucepan over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté pasta, stirring constantly, until browned 3-4 min. Add rice and sauté, stirring, until coated w oil. Stir in scallion and garlic, then sauté, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 1 min. Add water and salt and bring…
Read MoreRavioli, Pea & Parmesan Wonton
Puree cooked peas in food processor. Stir in cheese, mint and s&p. Put a rounded tsp filling in center of a wonton. Lightly brush edge with water, then place a second wonton on tip and seal, pressing out any trapped air. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling, keeping ravioli covered as you work. Boil in…
Read MoreFried Ravioli**
Dip ravioli in buttermilk. Add about a dessertspoon of oil to breadcrumbs, then press ravioli into it. 2. Put breaded ravioli into Gotham Air Crisper Tray and cook at 350 degrees for about 10 – 12 minutes or until golden brown. 1 jar Marinara sauce, store-bought1 box cheese ravioli, store-bought or meat ravioliOlive oil2 cups…
Read MorePotatoes, Sliced Baked Serves 4
Scrub and rinse potatoes and cut into thin slices, but not all the way through. Use a handle of a spoon to prevent knife from cutting all the way. Put in baking dish and fan them open slightly. Sprinkle w salt and drizzle w butter. Sprinkle w herbs. Bake at 425 for 50 min. Remove…
Read MorePotatoes, Scalloped 2 Serves 4
In heavy saucepan, melt 4 T butter. Stir in flour, parsley, salt, thyme and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to boil. Cook and stir for 2 min. Combine ham, half of cheese, onion, and potatoes; place half of mix in greased 2 ½ qt. baking dish. Top w half the sauce; repeat layers.…
Read MorePotatoes, Scalloped Serves 6
Blend soup, milk, pepper. In buttered 1.5 qt casserole, alternate layers of potatoes, onion, sauce, cheese. Dot w butter; sprinkle w paprika. Cover. Bake at 375 for 1 hr. Uncover. Bake 15 min more. Soup 1can cream of celeryMilk 0.5cPepperPotato 4c thinly slicedOnion 1 small, thinly slicedCheese, Cheddar 1c shreddedButter 1TPaprika
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