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Monday

20

January 2014

10

COMMENTS

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
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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.

 

 

Wednesday

27

February 2013

1

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Black Bean and Butternut Squash Chili – Episode 57

Written by , Posted in A Cooking Show with Rachel O, Abundant Harvest Organics, Beans, Cheese, Dinner, Gluten Free, Legumes, Lunch, Main Dishes, Meat, Pork, Roasting, Soups, This Week's Feast, Vegetables

BBandBSChili4I made this Chili 3 weeks ago. It was what we had for dinner the day I made Mache and Citrus Salad for the show. Tim asked if I’d made the Chili for the show. I said no. He practically yelled, “What?!! It’s so good!! You have to make this on your show!!”

Well, ok, if you feel that strongly about it!

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Of course, after getting some form of winter squash in our Abundant Harvest Organics‚ box almost every week for about the past 2 months (not a complaint. I love squash), the following two weeks were without squash. Figures, right!? Well, this week it’s baaaa-aaack. And I made Chili with it.

And then we ate it.

Oh happy day.

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Happy Eating!

 

Black Bean and Butternut Squash Chili

Recipe Type: Soup, Main, Stove Top, Oven, Roasting, Meat, Beans, Legumes, Vegetables
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
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Serves: 4
Squash is roasted and paired with black beans in this hearty chili.
Ingredients
  • 1 butternut squash, peeled, and cut into 1/2″ to 1″ cubes
  • 1 T butter
  • 1 T plus 1 t olive oil, divided
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, diced
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 1 T lemon juice, divided
  • 1 T maple syrup
  • dash t cayenne
  • 1/4 t red pepper flakes
  • pinch cumin
  • 1 t plus 1/4 t salt, divided
  • 1/4 t pepper
  • 1/2 T apple cider vinegar
  • 2 1/2 C vegetable stock
  • 2 1/2 C black beans, cooked
  • 1 T parmesan cheese/serving, grated, for topping
  • lemon wedges, for topping
  • 1/2 slice bacon/serving (opt.), cooked and crumbled
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 375F. Toss squash with 1 t olive oil, 1/4 t salt, and a pinch of pepper. Roast on a baking sheet for 45-60 minutes, or until squash is tender (amount of time will vary depending on size of cubes). Check part way through roasting time to be sure it’s not burning. Rotate pan/flip squash if desired.
  2. Cook bacon. Drain on paper towel and discard grease. Set aside.
  3. Heat soup pot. Add butter and remaining oil and brown (being careful not to let it burn). Add salt, pepper, cayenne, red pepper flakes, cumin, onion, and carrot. Cook 10 minutes, covered, over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add garlic. Stir and cook 1 minute. Add vinegar, 1/2 T lemon juice, and maple syrup. Cook 3 minutes.
  5. Add remaining lemon juice, beans, squash, and stock. Turn heat to medium-high and bring to a boil; cook 10 minutes. Turn heat down to low and cook 10 minutes more. Stir occasionally, and add more stock or water if needed.
  6. Serve topped with bacon, parmesan cheese, and a lemon wedge to squeeze over top.
Serving size: 1 1/2 C Calories: 566.75 Fat: 25.55 Carbohydrates: 44 Protein: 15.99
Notes
Nutritional information includes bacon. Nutritional information without bacon: (Per serving) Calories: 370 Fat: 9.25 Carbohydrates: Same Protein: 13.54

This episode is sponsored by: Abundant Harvest Organics, Bari Olive Oil Company, Waterfall Creative, Molly Jenson, Snow-Line Orchard.

Thursday

4

August 2011

0

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Strawberry-Basil Sandwich

Written by , Posted in Bread, Brunch, Cheese, Fruit, Herbs, Lunch, Quick and Easy, Sandwiches, Toasting, Vegetables, Vegetarian

It’s perfect for this time of year (fresh basil from my garden and locally grown strawberries). Part of the idea is actually from something that Tim told me he made while I was in Colorado last week (strawberries on a sandwich). Sorry, I could have taken a photo, but, it didn’t last long enough. This was so good I didn’t want to eat anything else with it!!

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Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
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I just invented the most amazing sandwich.
Ingredients
  • 1 rustic roll (or hunk of crusty bread)
  • 1t spicy brown mustard
  • 1t balsamic vinegar
  • 1t extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 strawberries, thinly sliced
  • 4 basil leaves, fresh, torn
  • 1t red onion, diced
  • 4 slices parmesan cheese (or enough to cover the roll)
Instructions
  1. Bake roll (to crisp outside, and heat inside – don’t slice before baking) 350 degrees, 7 minutes.
  2. Prepare toppings.
  3. Halve roll; spread with mustard. Pour oil and vinegar over, press halves together (to let oil and vinegar soak in).
  4. Top with remaining ingredients.

(From June 20, 2010)

Thursday

4

August 2011

0

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Sweet Onion Mac and Cheese with Croutons

Written by , Posted in Bread, Cheese, Dinner, Herbs, Kid-Friendly, Main Dishes, Pasta, Quick and Easy, Sauces, Sides, Toasting, Vegetables, Vegetarian

 

Rach’s Sweet Onion Mac and Cheese with Croutons
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
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Serves: 2-3
Ingredients
  • 1/2 LB whole wheat elbow macaroni
  • Croutons: pinch cayenne
  • pinch basil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 T Parmesan cheese
  • 2-3 T olive oil
  • 1 C cubed bread (1″ cubes)
  • Pasta: 1 T olive oil
  • 1 onion (or a few spring onions), diced
  • 1 T fresh oregano and basil (or whatever herbs you think would taste nice together), chopped
  • 1 T honey
  • 5 cloves garlic, diced
  • 2 T flour
  • 1/2 C yogurt
  • 1/2 to 1 C pasta water
  • 1/2 C cauliflower, pureed
  • 1-2 C grated cheese (mixture of any: Parmesan, Monterey Jack, Sharp Cheddar, Mozzarella)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste pepper
  • pinch nutmeg
  • 1 C Milk
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta.
  2. Prepare croutons: Combine basil, cayenne,salt and pepper, and Parmesan with a bit of olive oil. Pour over cubed bread. Bake at 350 F for 10-20 minutes, or until toasty, flipping once halfway through.
  3. While pasta and croutons are cooking: Heat a medium-sized skillet and add 1 T olive oil. Add onions and cook over med-heat for about 5 minutes. Add herbs; 2 min; add honey; cook until onions are soft; add garlic; 1 min (don’t let the garlic burn!).
  4. Add flour; whisk in; 30 sec; add milk; whisk in; add yogurt; whisk in; add pasta water; whisk in; add cauliflower, whisk in; let it thicken, but do not boil.
  5. Turn heat to very low and add cheese; whisk in (whisking like a figure-8). Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Pour cheese sauce over pasta and combine.
  7. Serve topped with croutons and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Notes
May 14, 2010

 

Thursday

4

August 2011

0

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Roasted Garlic Butter

Written by , Posted in Condiments, Roasting

 

Roasted Garlic Butter
Recipe Type: Condement
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
Cook time: 45 mins
Total time: 45 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 head of garlic
  • olive oil
  • butter
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 350F.
  2. Cut top of a head of garlic exposing the cloves, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil. Roast 20-45 minutes, depending on your oven.
  3. Let it cool, squeeze cloves out.
  4. Mash into butter.