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Wednesday

6

March 2013

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Roasted Broccoli and Fried Egg Sandwich – Episode 58

Written by , Posted in A Cooking Show with Rachel O, Abundant Harvest Organics, Cheese, Eggs, Lunch, Sandwiches, This Week's Feast, Vegetables, Vegetarian

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I have created something.

I think it is wonderful.

Every ingredient is crucial here.

The egg, the broccoli diCicco, the parmesan cheese, the lemon juice, the green onion, the dijon mustard, the crusty sandwich roll… they all need to be together. Need.

Try the sandwich and you will understand why.

For extra goodness add a little extra lemon juice as you eat.

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I’m getting happy all over again as I remember this delicious lunch. It could also be perfect for breakfast or dinner.

When you eat it, you could do as I did, hardly stopping to breathe, for fear the sandwich might disappear before you can finish it. Or, you could eat it like a normal human being. Whatever. The choice is yours.

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I was going to say that if you don’t like roasted broccoli that you could substitute something else. But, then I realized that I don’t really want to. I created this dish is created around broccoli, so it’s obviously best with it. But, if you don’t like roasted broccoli (I’m sorry – I think you’re missing out), or don’t have broccoli on hand, try cauliflower or Brussels sprouts.

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Oh happy day.

Roasted Broccoli and Fried Egg Sandwich

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Total Time: 23 minutes

Yield: 2

Roasted Broccoli and Fried Egg Sandwich

Ingredients

  • 3-4 C broccoli diCicco (stems too!), cut into small pieces (regular broccoli could also work)
  • 1/2 C broccoli diCicco leaves (spinach could also work)
  • 2 t olive oil
  • to taste garlic sea salt (or regular sea salt)
  • to taste pepper
  • 1/4 C green onion, chopped
  • dijon mustard
  • 2 oz. (1/8 C) parmesan cheese, grated
  • lemon wedges
  • crusty bread or rolls
  • eggs (1 per serving)

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350F. Toss broccoli with 1 t olive oil, a bit of salt, and pepper. Pour onto a baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes (or until it's slightly crispy).
  2. Cook egg(s), sprinkled with a pinch of salt, covered, over low heat. Flip, if desired, turn off heat, and let it cook using residual heat from skillet (especially if you're using a cast iron), until yolk is to desired doneness.
  3. Slice roll almost in half (leave one side attached) and scoop out a bit of the middle of the bread (save it to make croutons!). Top with mustard, broccoli, broccoli leaves, a squeeze of lemon, parmesan cheese, egg, and a little more parmesan cheese.
http://www.de-ma-cuisine.com/yes-i-put-broccoli-on-a-sandwich-ep58/

Happy Eating!!

This episode is sponsored by: Abundant Harvest Organics, Bari Olive Oil Company, Burroughs Family Farms, Molly Jenson, Waterfall Creative.

Wednesday

27

February 2013

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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
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
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.

Wednesday

9

January 2013

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Savory Baked French Toast – Episode 50

Written by , Posted in A Cooking Show with Rachel O, Abundant Harvest Organics, Baking, Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Cheese, Dinner, Eggs, Fennel Pollen, Fruit, Holiday, Lunch, Main Dishes, Meat, Nuts, Pork, This Week's Feast, Vegetables

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It’s 2013! It’s a New Year! We all have plans, ideas, resolutions. We, like many of you I’m sure, missed our Abundant Harvest Organics boxes over the break. I’m so glad our produce drawers are full once again so we can get back into our lifestyle of healthy eating!!

This is a special episode, because it’s my 50th!! That’s a big number and I’m excited. I’ve loved doing this show for you. I hope you’re learning, laughing, enjoying, and eating along with me!

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I hope you try this rather yummy dish. It’s perfect for any meal. But, I think it would be awesome at a brunch with family or friends. You can use any kind of bread that you want. To make it a bit healthier, I’d go with a whole grain, whole wheat bread. But, I had some stale French bread, so that’s what I used. It’s a great way to use the greens that are so good for you, and are in season right now. (If you need another way to use greens, my brother gave me his recipe for Green Smoothies. They are delicious and full of healthy ingredients.) I used ham, but bacon would also be amazing (cooked then crumbled over top when serving). Another option would be to omit the meat altogether and add some more almonds when serving, for some lean protein.

This dish comes out super bright green. Kinda like the Incredible Hulk. I like green.

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I hope your new year has been wonderful so far! And, I’m glad you’re here! Thanks for being a part of my first 50 episodes!!

Happy Eating!

Savory Baked French Toast

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 4-5

Savory Baked French Toast

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 3-4 C kale/spinach/collard greens
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 2 C milk
  • 1/4 C cream (reserve a bit for topping)
  • 1 t dijon mustard
  • 1/2 t (or less) salt
  • 1/4 t pepper
  • pinch cayenne
  • 1 to 1 1/2 C cheese, grated (I used Creamy Jack Cheese)
  • pinch fennel pollen
  • 1 t olive oil
  • 10 thick slices of bread (I used a stale loaf of French Bread)
  • 5 slices ham, quartered
  • roasted almonds, chopped (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350F. In a medium bowl (if using a hand blender), or a food processor, or a blender, blend spinach/kale/collard greens, garlic, eggs, milk, dijon, onion, seasonings, and 1/2 C cheese (I blended up the greens in the chopper attachment of my KitchenAid hand blender first, then transferred to the bowl).
  2. Grease baking dish with olive oil - even on the sides (at least part way up). Soak bread slices in egg mixture. Place in baking dish, overlapping each slice with the next one (if desired). If there is any extra egg mixture, add more to each slice. Top each slice with two pieces of ham.
  3. Bake covered for 30 minutes. Uncover, top with remaining cheese, and bake uncovered for 15 minutes more (or until it reaches 160F).
  4. Let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
  5. Top with a drizzle of cream and some almonds (a dollop of Greek yogurt would also be good!).
http://www.de-ma-cuisine.com/i-like-bright-green-food-ep-50/

This episode is sponsored by: Burroughs Family FarmsAbundant Harvest OrganicsBari Olive Oil CompanyWaterfall Creative, and Molly Jenson.

 

 

Wednesday

8

August 2012

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Ta-may-toh Stuffed with Keen-Wah – Stuffed Tomatoes – Episode 34

Written by , Posted in A Cooking Show with Rachel O, Abundant Harvest Organics, Cheese, Dinner, Fruit, Gluten Free, Grains, Herbs, Lunch, Main Dishes, Meat, Pork, Quinoa, Roasting, Sides, This Week's Feast, Vegetables

It’s almost lunch time as I type this post. I’m hungry. I want to eat everything.

When I was looking at what was going to arrive in this week’s box, the tomatoes (“Ta-may-toh”) kinda jumped out at me. I’ve made stuffed peppers before. Why not stuffed tomatoes?! I’ve heard of other people doing it. I guess we just use our tomatoes up too quickly to get around to doing this. Tomatoes are really good for us: We’re talking lycopene (a natural antioxidant) and it’s thought to benefit the heart*!

Do we really need an excuse to eat tomatoes though?!

I often have leftover quinoa in the freezer. It’s pronounced “keen-wah”. Did you know that? I’d been calling it the wrong thing for years. Now I know. It’s easy to make, higher in protein (about 14g/3.5oz.) than rice or pasta (I still totally eat rice and pasta), and is very versatile. It’s not just a protein, but a complete protein and is high in dietary fiber**. Yay Quinoa!

This could be a dinner, going alongside some Roast Beef (haha I typed “meef”: meat + beef = funny), Pan Seared Pork, Roasted Chicken… You could chop up any of said meats (cooked first) and add to the filling and have this as your main dish with a big salad.

You could eat it as a light lunch (or even breakfast), alongside a Fried Egg and a slice of hearty toast! You could make this vegetarian by omitting the bacon and adding chopped almonds for crunch. Get creative with your food!

Happy Eating!

Stuffed Tomatoes
Recipe Type: Side
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 28 mins
Total time: 43 mins
Serves: 2-6
Summer tomatoes are stuffed, roasted, and topped with crunchy bacon!
Ingredients
  • 4-6 tomatoes, seeded and cored
  • 1 T fresh oregano, diced (1 leaf reserved per tomato for topping)
  • 1 ear of corn, off the cob
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 C squash, diced (I used a small zucchini, but any summer squash would work)
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 C quinoa, cooked (I used leftovers)
  • 1/2 t salt (I used Lemon, Thyme, and Bay Sea Salt, but regular salt would work just as well)
  • 1/4 t pepper
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 1 T tomato paste
  • 1 T balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 C parmesan cheese, grated (reserve 2 T for topping)
  • 2 pieces bacon, cooked and crumbled (for topping)
Instructions
  1. Heat a medium sized pan. Add oil. Add onion, squash, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat until veggies are tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, corn, tomato paste, vinegar, and quinoa, stir (make sure tomato paste is combined) and cook 2-3 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat, taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then stir in parmesan cheese (reserving a bit for topping).
  3. Stuff filling into hollowed out tomatoes. Bake at 350F (I used the toaster oven) about 20 minutes.
  4. Top each tomato with crumbled bacon, 1 T parmesan and a fresh oregano leaf.
Notes

If you’re not using leftover quinoa: Bring 1 C water to a boil. Add 1/2 C quinoa. Cook about 15 minutes. Will yield about 2 C cooked. It freezes well.

 

Sponsored By

Abundant Harvest Organics

Bari Olive Oil Company

Llano Seco Organic Pork

Molly Jenson

Waterfall Creative

*Info from Wikipedia

**Info from Wikipedia

Monday

19

March 2012

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Lentil Quinoa and Carrot Supper

Written by , Posted in Cheese, Dinner, Gluten Free, Grains, Herbs, Legumes, Lentils, Lunch, Main Dishes, Quick and Easy, Quinoa, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Lentil Quinoa and Carrot Supper

Ingredients

  • 1 C lentils (rinsed and sorted)
  • 1/2 C quinoa (rinsed and sorted)
  • 2-3 C water
  • 1 C red wine
  • 1 C greens (I used spinach)
  • 2-3 carrots, chopped in rounds
  • 1 C cauliflower, chopped in bite-sized pieces
  • 1 green garlic, chopped (or 1 clove regular garlic)
  • 1 T za'atar seasoning
  • 1 t smoked sea salt
  • pepper
  • pinch nutmeg
  • 1 t paprika
  • 1 T coconut oil
  • 1 T olive oil
  • parmesan cheese, shaved, for topped
  • parsley, for topping

Instructions

  1. Heat medium to large pan on stove. Add oils. Add carrots, cauliflower and seasonings. Cook 5 minutes, or until veggies are getting tender, over med heat. Add green garlic, cook 2 minutes or so.
  2. Add water, wine, lentils and quinoa. Bring to a boil. Cook about 15-20 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Add more water if necessary. Add greens about 5 minutes before serving. Water should be absorbed, not like soup - unless you want soup!
  3. Serve topped with shavings of parmesan cheese and parsley, along with some good bread.
http://www.de-ma-cuisine.com/lentils-not-meh-or-boring/