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Wednesday

19

March 2014

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Radish and Feta Toasts

Written by , Posted in Appetizers, Brunch, Cheese, Gluten Free, Herbs, Lunch, Quick and Easy, Sandwiches, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian

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It sure feels like spring here in LA. And our boxes of Abundant Harvest Organics goodness are telling the same story. We’re into the season of radishes, snap peas, and asparagus.

I love it!

Different varieties of radishes are sent to us year round it seems. I love using them in things like soups, frittatas, and Shepherd’s Pie.

Something these dishes all have in common: they hide the radishes well.

That’s ok. I mean, I figure that it’s great to get as many veggies into a dish as you can. But, how about if we highlight the radish a wee bit here, and enjoy a little bit of the bite.

You ready?

So that it’s not too strong, the radish is chopped small (diced or minced). Whatever kind of radish you have will do just fine.

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Mix away. This is going on some toast!

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Things get all fresh and bright and springlike when flavors like lemon, dill, and feta are combined together.

Can you taste it? Are you eating it for snack out on the porch, enjoying the spring weather?

Maybe you’re having it for dinner, along with some white fish that you’ve roasted in the oven. Mmm… I think that sounds lovely.

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If there are any leftovers, wrap it up in your favorite kind of tortilla with some snap peas and kale. You’ll be glad you saved some for lunch.

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Happy Eating!

Radish and Feta Toasts
Recipe Type: Side, Snack, Sandwich, Herbs, Cheese, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Dill
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 10 mins
Serves: 2-4
Ingredients
  • 1/4 C radish, minced
  • 1/2 T salted butter, at room temperature/softened
  • 1/2 T olive oil
  • 4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 oz. cream cheese
  • 1 T lemon juice
  • 1/4 C spring onion, minced
  • 1/2 T fresh basil, minced
  • 1/2 to 1 T fresh dill, minced
  • 1/2 T fresh parsley, minced
  • to taste salt
  • 2-4 slices bread (sourdough, rye, French), toasted
Instructions
  1. Combined radish through salt. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  2. Spread on toasted bread.
  3. Enjoy.
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Monday

3

March 2014

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Turnip and Potato Gratin

Written by , Posted in Cheese, Dinner, Herbs, Kid-Friendly, Potatoes, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian

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How many ways are there to cook turnips?

I mean, there’s the usuals: roasting, sautéeing, adding them to stew.

Um, but what about thinly slicing them and adding them to a potato gratin?

Sound fun?

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I don’t usually peel my veggies. I don’t feel like I need to (unless they’re too tough, then it’s cool). There are lots of nutrients found in their skin, so I like to keep it on. (If you can’t stand the peel, there are still plenty of nutrients on the inside, so it’s definitely better to peel and eat than to not peel and not eat at all.)

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I love honey and thyme. They’re one of my favorite duos right now.

Thyme, honey, and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce will compliment the turnips well. And the turnips will compliment the carrots, who will compliment the potatoes, who will… ok enough.

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My mom had a set of baking dishes like this when I was growing up (she probably still has them). So when I saw this one at a yard sale I had to have it. I like having things in the kitchen that remind me of family.

The thick cheesy sauce is spread between the layers of veggies. As it bakes, the veggies will finish cooking, and everything will meld into one tasty dish.

I wonder if I have any left in the fridge. It sounds really good right now.

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Lemons totally brighten things up. I mean, not just their great color, but their wonderfully fresh citrusy flavor. It seemed like a good idea to squeeze a lemon slice over top before enjoying. 

It was.

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Last thing to note: if you have picky eaters who “think” they don’t like turnips… Tim said he didn’t know there were turnips in this dish, sooooooo yeah… 😉

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Happy Eating!

Turnip and Potato Gratin
Recipe Type: Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Roasting, Steaming
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • 4 medium potatoes, halved
  • 2 medium turnips, halved
  • 4-5 small (or 1-2 large) carrots, whole
  • water, for steaming
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 2 T all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 C milk (almond, cows, a mixture, or any other kind that you enjoy)
  • 1 T honey
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1/2 t dried thyme
  • 3/4 C Parmesan cheese, grated (1/4 C reserved)
  • lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350F.
  2. Place the veggies in a steamer basket in a pot of boiling water. Cover and steam for 20-25 minutes, or until they are par-cooked. Let cool slightly, then thinly slice.
  3. Heat a medium sized pot or skillet over medium or medium-low heat. When it’s hot, add oil, then whisk in flour. Let it bubble for about 30 seconds. A bit at a time, whisk in milk, letting it thicken a bit between each addition. Stir in honey, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a simmer and let it thicken for a few minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Place a layer of veggies into a greased 8×8 ovenproof dish. Spoon a bit of the cheese sauce over the layer. Repeat until all veggies and sauce are gone. Top with the reserved cheese.
  6. Bake uncovered for about 30-35 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve with a squeeze of lemon.

 

Wednesday

26

February 2014

1

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Mushroom and Prosciutto Flatbread – for AJ

Written by , Posted in Appetizers, Baking, Brunch, Cheese, Dinner, Fruit, Herbs, Lunch, Meat, Pizza, Pork, Quick and Easy, Sides, Snacks, Vegetables

MushroomProsciuttoFlatbread-4Alexandra Joy is a busy new mom. She has a four month old daughter named Clover (hello cutest name ever!) and is the owner of Pink & Honey Event Styling. Yet she still makes the time to love on friends like me and tell people about my work. So I thought, what better dish for a tired mama than a quick flatbread?!

You need some cheese, mushrooms, and prosciutto.

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Lemon, basil, and walnuts are a must. They transform this flatbread from “pretty great” to “putthisonthemenueveryweekforrealforrealforreal”.

It all goes onto a thin pizza crust that’s topped with some olive oil and salt. A tired mom could do that, right? (Seriously, I’m asking. I have no idea.)

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This can be an appetizer (hello Oscar party!), a snack (what I’ve been eating all day), or a light dinner (falling asleep at the table is totally allowed).

I made it this morning. I’d already eaten breakfast (ok, like two hours before, but still…) and I couldn’t stop eating. I only had two slices, but I’m confident that I could have devoured two or three more the entire thing. Seriously good food.

The only problem is that I don’t want to share… I guess it’s a good thing that AJ lives about 1,150 miles away (actually, I’d rather she lived closer – I’d share).

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I’m thankful for great friends and good food.

Happy Eating!

Mushroom and Prosciutto Flatbread
Recipe Type: Pizza, Flatbread, Oven, Appetizer, Dinner, Party Food
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 2-4
Ingredients
  • 1 pizza crust
  • olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper (optional)
  • 3/4 C mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 C (3 slices) prosciutto, chopped
  • 1/2 C gruyere cheese, grated
  • 1/2 C Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 C walnuts, chopped
  • fresh basil, chiffonade (or sliced into ribbons), for serving
  • lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven according to pizza crust recipe (I cooked it at 450F).
  2. Thinly roll crust on a greased baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with cheese (reserving 1/4 C), mushrooms, prosciutto, walnuts, and remaining cheese.
  3. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until crust is to desired crispiness and cheese is melted.
  4. Serve topped with basil and a squeeze of lemon.

I used Alana’s crust from her The Homemade Pantry cookbook (p.172) and it was just perfect. I made it the night before and (as instructed) let it rise for about 15 hours. Fabulous!

Monday

17

February 2014

2

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Veggie Pizza with Artichoke Hearts

Written by , Posted in Baking, Cheese, Dinner, Herbs, Lunch, Main Dishes, Pizza, Vegetables, Vegetarian

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Things I learned today:

The smoke detector will go off when the oven is at 500F and there’s a pizza stone in there.

Artichokes may be best on pizza.

When I’m tired I type things like, “Almost anything is better when it tastes like garbage.”

I like one of these two lessons. No, two of them. I still can’t stop laughing at the garbage line. And I like that almost anything is better when it tastes like pizza.

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Take artichokes for example. Sure, they’re fun to eat steamed, grilled, boiled and then dunked in dip. That’s a good thing. But, I wondered to myself the other day if they might not be even better on pizza.

I think they are. It may be my new go-to way to eat them.

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Carrots on the other hand, can be used in about a million different ways, and are delicious in all of them. I mean, you can make them into cake for goodness sake! (And I made a rhyme… cool.) How many things can you eat raw and in a cake and call them both extraordinary?

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Rosemary compliments the artichokes and carrots. Lemon zest and juice are added to tomato sauce to make a tangy, citrusy pizza. Everyone is topped with some Gruyère and Parmesan cheese. Yep, you’re welcome.

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One of the day’s lessons came when I was following the recipe in Alice Water’s The Art of Simple Food for pizza dough. Her recipe says to pre-heat the oven to 500F with a pizza stone in there. I was gonna prepare the pizza on the pizza peel and slide it onto the hot stone. But, our smoke detector is in our kitchen (since our kitchen is a part of the living room), so it started screaming at me. I know that pizza stones can smoke, but I didn’t want the noise to continue. So, lesson learned. For as long as we live here, with this particular kitchen, I will not be using a pizza stone.

I used a regular pizza pan and it worked out just fine. Plus the noise stopped.

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The artichoke hearts were steamed before they went on to the pizza, which makes them tender and delicious. The lemon gives them a good citrusy kick, and the rosemary brings an earthy balance to each slice. The carrots, well, they seem to get along with everyone, so they’re there, in the background, sharing a little bit of sweetness.

All in all, a great new way to use artichokes… or maybe just new to me. You might have been doing this all along. Sometimes I need to catch up. Especially on a day like today when my brain has not brought it’s A game. I blame the olympics. They keep me up way too late.

Happy Eating! 

Veggie Pizza with Artichoke Hearts
 
Recipe Type: Pizza, Main Dishes, Vegetarian
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
Serves: 2-4
Ingredients
  • 3 large artichoke hearts (choke removed), halved (save leaves to steam and eat)
  • water
  • 1 pizza crust
  • 1 C tomato sauce
  • 1/2 to 1 t fresh rosemary, chopped
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1/4 to 1/2 t red pepper flakes
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 small carrot, grated
  • 3/4 C gruyère cheese, grated
  • 1/4 C parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven according to your favorite pizza crust recipe.
  2. Place artichoke hearts in a steamer basket in a pot with about 1″ boiling water in the bottom. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, or until artichokes are tender. Roughly chop and set aside.
  3. To make sauce: Combine tomato sauce with rosemary, seasonings, lemon zest and juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Roll out pizza dough.
  5. Top crust with sauce, cheese, veggies, and a little more cheese.
  6. Bake according to crust recipe until crust is crispy and slightly browned and cheese is melted.
 
Notes
The sauce is enough for 3-4 pizzas. Freeze any leftovers for next time!

 

Monday

20

January 2014

10

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Roasted Broccoli Topped Baked Potatoes

Written by , Posted in Cheese, Dinner, Gluten Free, Herbs, Kid-Friendly, Lunch, Main Dishes, Potatoes, Roasting, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian

RoastedBroccoliBakedPotatoes-5Hello friends.

I’m glad you’re here.

I want to tell you about something that I love.

It’s not a person (although I love many). It’s not an object (although I seem to have quite a collection). It’s not bacon (although bacon will always be dear to my heart).

It’s roasted broccoli.

Maybe I’m weird. I don’t know. If I am, I’ll deal.

In any case, I really like broccoli, especially when it’s roasted.

I can be persuaded to like almost any veggie that’s roasted. In fact, I’m not sure I can think of one that I dislike.

Green beans? Delicious. Beets? Totally acceptable. Squash? Absolutely.

Roasting is the way to go.

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And let us not forget the humble potato when we consider vegetables that are suitable for roasting.

For this dish, I sliced the potatoes in half to try to shorten the baking time. It didn’t really help with that. Buuuut, look at that crispy goodness. Well worth the wait.

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Thyme is a friend of broccoli and potato. So I mixed some with a bit of Greek yogurt to dollop on top. We will also have a nice sprinkling of parmesan cheese. This is like a jazzed up version of a baked potato. There’s nothing wrong with a baked potato. In fact, I could go for a chili, cheddar, chive, bacon, yogurt topped perfectly roasted potato right now. But, for today, let’s pretend we’re fancy. Ok?

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One of the best things about my work is when the cooking and photographing lines up perfectly with meal time.

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Happy Eating!

Roasted Broccoli Topped Baked Potatoes
Recipe Type: Roasting, Oven, Stove Top, Main Dishes, Dinner, Lunch, Sides, Kid-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Dairy, Cheese, Broccoli, Yogurt, Easy Meals
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 4
A snazzy take on a baked potato.
Ingredients
  • 2 large red potatoes, halved lengthwise
  • 1/2 T olive oil
  • 5-6 C broccoli (about 3 heads), cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 3/4 T fresh thyme
  • to taste, salt
  • to taste, pepper
  • pinch cayenne
  • pinch fresh thyme
  • 1/2 C Greek yogurt (for topping)
  • parmesan cheese, grated (for topping)
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 350F.
  2. Drizzle cut side of potatoes with 1/2 T olive oil. Place oil side down on a baking sheet. Roast for about 50 minutes (or until potatoes are fork tender).
  3. Toss broccoli with remaining olive oil, 3/4 T thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Place on a baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes (keep potatoes in the oven to continue to roast – potatoes should take about 60-70 minutes total – if they’re done sooner just remove from the oven).
  4. Mix yogurt with a pinch of thyme and a sprinkle of salt.
  5. Top each potato half with parmesan cheese, broccoli, and a dollop of yogurt.

 

 

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