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March 2014

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Crostini with Sausage and Braised Greens

Written by , Posted in Appetizers, Braising, Bread, Dairy-Free, Dinner, Lunch, Meat, Pork, Sandwiches, Sausage, Sides, Snacks, Toasting, Vegetables

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I may have a new favorite way to eat greens.

For a second, forget about what I know you must be anticipating as amazingness in the crostini. Ok. Done? Just for a moment… Because we need to talk about greens.

Not too long ago I talked about bitter greens and offered a few suggestions for their unbittering. I mentioned, but didn’t go into detail about braising. But, now that I’ve tried it, I may never go back to any other way of cooking greens. (Ok, that maaaaay be a bit dramatic…)

Braised greens are simply amazing.

Seriously.

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Llano Seco sent me a ham hock. I just had to try braising the greens with it. Oooooh boy! What a fun treat. If you can find one, I’d totally recommend it. It will be worth it. If you can’t, vegetarian is wonderful as well. I’ve made braised greens both ways. I’ve enjoyed them all immensely.

The greens braised for about two hours. I’ve tried them after shorter amounts of time and they’re great too. So if you don’t have a lot of time, don’t worry about it. But, if you’ve got a few hours to spare, try it. (And by a few hours I mean a tiny bit of time to get the ingredients into a pot, then just one eyeball on the pot every so often.) The result is tender, flavorful, AWESOME greens.

They’re not only perfect to top our little crostini, but this big batch can be frozen and later added to soups, rice dishes, or used to top some Paris Potatoes.

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Now we can talk about the crostini.

Sorry. Wait. I need to interrupt myself again to tell you that I made these, then I stood beside the photography table and devoured them. I just couldn’t stop.

Interruption over.

So there was a ham hock in the greens. Then there’s some Llano Seco Italian Sausage that’s chopped up and heated in a few tablespoons of the braising liquid. You could really just end there with the greens and sausage. Pile it all on some rice or potatoes and call it dinner.

But, I didn’t do that.

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I wanted some little toasts. So I sliced up a baguette, drizzled it with olive oil, and sprinkled with salt and pepper. They toasted up in the oven for a few minutes.

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They were topped with some of the greens, and a few pieces of sausage. And then… a squeeze of lemon. One of my favorite ways to finish a dish.

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If you can, share with friends. They will be glad you did.

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Happy Eating!

Crostini with Sausage and Braised Greens
Recipe Type: Side, Snack, Sandwich, Toast, Meat, Sausage, Greens, Vegetables, Pork, Braising
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
Serves: 4-5
Ingredients
  • Braised Greens: 2 T olive oil
  • 2 C celery, chopped
  • 1 radish, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, diced
  • 7 C vegetable stock
  • 1 ham hock
  • 8-9 C greens (mixture of any: chard, kale, collards, spinach…), roughly chopped
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 2 T white vinegar
  • Crostini: 10-20 slices of baguette
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 clove garlic (optional)
  • 3-4 T braising liquid
  • 2-3 Italian sausages, halved and chopped
  • lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
  1. Heat a soup pot. Add oil. Add celery, radish, garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook over medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add ham hock and cook for 2 minutes. Add greens and vinegar and cook for 2 minutes more.
  3. Add stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 1-2 hours, stirring every once in a while.
  4. Pre-heat oven to 350F.
  5. Drizzle baguette slices with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 5-10 minutes, or until crispy. Rub with a clove of garlic if desired.
  6. Add 3-4 T of the braising liquid to a skillet and add the sausage. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until heated through.
  7. Top each slice of toasted baguette with some greens (try to avoid too much braising liquid so they don’t get soggy), a few pieces of sausage, and a squeeze of lemon.
  8. Serve immediately.
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Wednesday

12

March 2014

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Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad – For Genevieve

Written by , Posted in Appetizers, Dairy-Free, Dinner, Fruit, Gluten Free, Lunch, Quick and Easy, Roasting, Salads, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian

RoastedBeetCarrotSalad8A long long time ago, I asked a few friends to spread the word about my new blog. Two and a half years later, I’m finally finishing up with what I’d promised in return: a dish made up with them in mind.

Last, but definitely not least, Genevieve.

My friend Gen loves food, especially the healthy and delicious kind. I came up with this pretty little salad for her because it’s something I could totally see her making.

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Beets and carrots are thinly sliced and roasted.

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A quick dressing is whisked together.

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An orange is segmented and walnuts are chopped.

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Seems like the perfect meal for a busy Natural Chef.

I’d rather have shared it with Gen. But, like many friends, she lives far away.

So I had to eat it all myself.

I was almost too pretty to eat. Almost.

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Do not attempt to make or eat this salad while wearing white. You will probably be sorry. I was not wearing white, but I still made a mess. Sorrynotsorry.

Happy Eating!

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Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 2-4

Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 beets, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 4 carrots, thinly sliced
  • 2 t olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 2 oranges, segmented
  • 1/4 C walnuts, chopped
  • dressing: 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
  • pinch ginger
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1/4 t dried thyme
  • 1/2 t dijon mustard
  • 1 T balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 T lemon juice
  • 1 T honey
  • 2 T olive oil

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 375F.
  2. Toss beets and carrots with 2 t olive oil, and some salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 375F for 10-20 minutes, or until beets are slightly crispy and tender. Remove from oven and cool.
  3. Whisk together dressing ingredients, streaming olive oil in last.
  4. Arrange beets, carrots, and orange segments on a serving platter. Sprinkle with walnuts. Drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.
http://www.de-ma-cuisine.com/roasted-beet-and-carrot-salad/

Monday

10

March 2014

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Ham and Greens Chowder

Written by , Posted in Dairy-Free, Dinner, Fruit, Lunch, Main Dishes, Meat, Pork, Potatoes, Soups, Vegetables

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We got some amazing ham the other day from Llano Seco. Since Tim loves ham, I try to remember to have it appear on the menu every once in a while.

Because we are just two, even a mini ham yields leftovers. They are great for sandwiches, of course. But, a couple of months ago I made them into soup. I didn’t take any pictures, so I had to make it again last week.

Oh darn.

Might be ones of my favorite soups. Even the leftovers were gone within a day or two.

There’s all sorts of goodness happening in this soup. Potatoes, carrots, radishes, green garlic and spring onions. The stock is vegetable, made from the previous week’s older veggies that were on their way out.

Homemade goodness.

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I love a creamy soup, so I added some almond milk. The milk was first whisked with a bit of flour and water to act as a thickener. I think this soup would be delightful without the milk and if it wasn’t thickened. But, I definitely like it best the way it is. 

If you don’t like almond milk, you can use coconut milk, cow’s milk, goats milk, rice milk… you get the picture. Whatever milk you prefer to drink will work just fine. If you want a richer soup, cream would do the trick. Make it to your family’s tastes.

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Any greens will do, but this time I chose kale and collards. I’ve made this before with mizuna (which tastes like a mild mustard green), and spinach would be perfect too.

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I almost always like a squeeze of lemon on everything. It just brightens things up. This soup is no different.

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Happy Eating!

Ham and Greens Chowder
Recipe Type: Soup, Main, Vegetables, Ham, Pork, Greens, Stove Top
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 40 mins
Total time: 50 mins
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 2 C potatoes, chopped
  • 1 C daikon radish (or any kind of radish), chopped
  • 1 1/2 C carrot, chopped
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 3 stalks green garlic (or 3 cloves garlic), chopped
  • 1 C spring onions (or regular onion), chopped
  • 7 1/2 C vegetable stock (frozen is fine)
  • 1/2 C corn
  • 1 t sriracha (or other brand) hot sauce
  • 1 C ham, chopped
  • 1 T all purpose flour
  • 1/2 C cold water
  • 1 C milk (almond, coconut, cow’s…)
  • 4 C greens (I used 12 kale leaves and 4 collards), chopped
  • lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
  1. Heat soup pot. Add oil. When oil is hot add potatoes through pepper. Cook covered on medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add garlic, onion, and if stock is frozen, add it now (if not, add it after the garlic and onions cook for 1-2 minutes). Cook covered, over high heat, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add corn, sriracha, and ham. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until veggies are tender.
  4. Whisk together flour, water, and milk. Add to soup. Let it simmer, but do not boil. Add greens and cook 2-5 minutes longer.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Serve with a squeeze of lemon.
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Monday

24

February 2014

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Winter Frittata

Written by , Posted in Breakfast, Brunch, Dairy-Free, Dinner, Eggs, Fruit, Gluten Free, Herbs, Kid-Friendly, Leftovers, Lunch, Main Dishes, One Dish Dinners, Potatoes, Quick and Easy, Vegetables, Vegetarian

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When I have a lot of produce to use up, I usually make soup. But, another great way to get those veggies into a dish: FRITTATA!!

I like to change things up sometimes, and have breakfast-y foods for dinner. Last night we had this super frittata with some roasted brussels sprouts and cauliflower, that were drizzled with honey… mmm mmmmm… let’s not get distracted here, we’re all about the frittata right now… ooh, but you could add brussels and cauliflower to it too!

Back to what I was saying. Ahem… I like breakfast for dinner. It’s fun. It’s different. It’s easy.

Easy go-to’s are pancakes, french toast, bacon and eggs. You know, the usual. Sometimes I forget about the simple frittata.

It’s not an omelet, because there’s no flipping. It’s not a quiche, because there’s no crust. What it is: simple deliciousness.

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Veggies are sautéed. I chose seasonal produce, so used broccoli, black spanish radish, spinach, onion, garlic, and potato. I also used some not in season tomato, and some mushrooms. You could use whatever veggies you think would taste good together and with eggs.

Make it a mix and match kinda dish.

Just broccoli and spinach would be great, if you want to simplify. Once the spring veggies are here, asparagus could be substituted for broccoli. Kale, chard, collards, or mustard greens could be used instead of the spinach. Any kind of radish would be great.

Let’s get creative!

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My favorite eggs around are from Burroughs Family Farms. Thick brown shells and golden yolks. Best best best.

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Almond milk is added. You can use whatever kind of milk you prefer. And if you don’t want to use milk, water will work just fine too.

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Basil is cut into thin ribbons, or a chiffonade. If you don’t want to do this, chop chop chop it up.

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This frittata is full of veggies that are held together by some eggy goodness. It’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Leftovers can be halved and eaten on toast with some cheese, or frozen for another week.

If you hate leftovers, invite some friends over and share a meal. You could serve the Winter Frittata with some crostini topped with Parmesan cheese and honey, some slices of ripe melon, and some crispy bacon (if you’re so inclined).

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Happy Eating!

Winter Frittata
Recipe Type: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Main Dishes, One Dish Dinners, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian, Vegetables, Quick and Easy
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
  • 1-2 T olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 C broccoli, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 to 1/2 C radish, grated
  • 6 mushrooms, roughly chopped
  • 1-2 C potatoes, cooked* and cubed (I used leftovers)
  • 1 stalk green garlic, chopped
  • 1 stalk spring onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, diced
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1/4 t red pepper flakes
  • 1 t fresh parsley
  • 1/4 t dried thyme
  • 1 T balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 2-3 C spinach (or kale, chard, collards, mustard greens), roughly chopped
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 C almond milk
  • fresh basil, chiffonade-style or chopped, for topping
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 375F.
  2. Heat an ovenproof skillet. When it’s hot, add oil. (*If using raw potatoes cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally, until they are fork tender, then proceed with next steps.) When oil is hot add onion through mushrooms and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add potatoes through thyme and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add vinegar, tomato, and greens and cook, stirring often, for about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Whisk eggs and milk together with a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour eggs into skillet and stir. Cook for a minute or two, stir again, and cook for about 5 minutes more, or until eggs are beginning to set.
  6. Transfer skillet to oven and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until eggs are set and have come to an internal temperature of 160F.
  7. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes.
  8. Serve topped with basil.
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Monday

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April 2013

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Joanna – An Ambassador for De Ma Cuisine

Written by , Posted in Dairy-Free, Dinner, Fruit, Gluten Free, Grains, Herbs, Main Dishes, One Dish Dinners, Rice, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian

LentilStewForJo4A long long time ago (or about a year and a half ago), when I first started my blog, I asked a few people if they would be ambassadors. I told them that if they would tell people about my blog, I’d create a dish for and named after them.

Today, it’s Joanna’s turn.

Joanna is a dear friend of mine.

She is one of the most talented graphic designers I know.

She came up with my logo.

She designed business cards for me.

She loves food.

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Jo prefers a vegetarian diet. A while ago she asked for suggestions for getting enough protein and iron.

When I was creating a dish for her, lentils and protein were my inspiration.

Lentils are a good source of lean protein. They have lots of folic acid and fiber and are a good source of iron. (1)

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I’m thankful for this amazing, beautiful, sweet woman. Jo, I hope you enjoy this dish!!

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Lentil and Rice Stew

Lentil and Rice Stew

Ingredients

  • 1 T garlic infused olive oil
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 shallot, diced
  • 2 T tomato paste
  • 1 t dried parsley
  • 1/2 t dijon mustard
  • pepper
  • 1 1/2 t salt
  • 1/2 to 1 t red pepper flakes
  • pinch cumin
  • pinch smoked paprika
  • 1/4 C balsamic vinegar
  • 1 t maple syrup
  • 1 C lentils, sorted and rinsed
  • 1/2 C uncooked brown rice
  • 6 1/2 to 7 C vegetable stock (warmed - opt.)
  • 2-4 C water
  • 2 C spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 t good olive oil
  • 1 lemon wedge/serving

Instructions

  1. Heat soup pot. Add oil. When oil is hot, add carrot and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add shallot and another pinch of salt. Cook 2 minutes more.
  2. Add tomato paste, parsley, dijon, pepper, remaining salt, red pepper flakes, cumin, paprika, balsamic vinegar, and maple syrup. Stir and cook 2 minutes.
  3. Add lentils and rice to pan. Cook 2 minutes, stirring often.
  4. Add stock. Cover and bring to a boil. Uncover, reduce heat to medium and cook for 55-65 minutes, adding more stock if needed, until veggies are tender and lentils and rice are cooked.
  5. In last 5 minutes of cooking time turn heat to low and add spinach.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in olive oil.
  7. Serve with a squeeze of lemon.
http://www.de-ma-cuisine.com/joanna-an-ambassador-for-de-ma-cuisine/

(1) Nutrition Almanac, Fifth Edition, Lavon J. Dunne 2002
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