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Friday

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February 2013

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Ahh! What’s For Dinner?!

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It’s almost dinner time. I’m eating crackers and cheese because I’m starving. Also because I don’t know what to make for dinner, which means it could be a couple of hours before we eat. Must have sustenance. We’ll probably have something with potatoes. We have a lot.

Potatoes

We usually have pizza on Fridays. It’s a good tradition. But, we’re going out for pizza tomorrow. And while I can totally handle eating pizza two days in a row, I want to be extra excited for tomorrow’s dinner, so we’ll have something else tonight.

But what?!

This kinda happened on Wednesday too. But, it wasn’t a two days in a row problem. It was an “I’m too tired to make what I have on the menu so I’ll make something else”, problem. I’m glad I had that problem. I made a really yummy pasta.

I’ve told you before that pasta is a go-to, quick and easy meal for us. What I was craving this week was a simple, buttery, cheesed noodle, with one vegetable. Easy. Broccoli, butter, parmesan, noodles, done.

Hope tonight is as successful. I’d better put away my crackers and get to work! 🙂

Happy Eating!

Pasta Parmesan

Last modified on 2013-02-02 01:48:07 GMT. 0 comments. Top.

Pasta Parmesan

Recipe Type: Pasta, Main, Dinner, Stove Top
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 2-4
Quick. Easy. Delicious.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 pkg. rotini rice pasta
  • 2 T butter
  • 1-2 T olive oil
  • 2 heads broccoli, chopped in bite sized pieces
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pinch cayenne
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 3/4 to 1 C pasta water
  • 1 t dijon mustard
  • 1 T maple syrup
  • 1 T lemon juice
  • 1/2 to 1 C parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta. Reserve 3/4 to 1 C pasta water, then drain and keep warm.
  2. Heat pan, add butter and oil. Let it brown over medium heat. Add broccoli, salt, pepper, and cayenne, and cook over medium or medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  3. Whisk pasta water with mustard, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Pour over broccoli and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and let stand while you grate the parmesan cheese. Toss the pasta with the cheese.
Notes
You could change this up so easily to suit your tastes, and what’s in your pantry. Squash, cauliflower, fennel, carrots, onions, more garlic, less garlic… you get the picture. Use what you have and what you like!

 

Friday

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February 2013

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Pasta Parmesan

Written by , Posted in Cheese, Dinner, Gluten Free, Main Dishes, Pasta, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Pasta Parmesan

Recipe Type: Pasta, Main, Dinner, Stove Top
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 2-4
Quick. Easy. Delicious.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 pkg. rotini rice pasta
  • 2 T butter
  • 1-2 T olive oil
  • 2 heads broccoli, chopped in bite sized pieces
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pinch cayenne
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 3/4 to 1 C pasta water
  • 1 t dijon mustard
  • 1 T maple syrup
  • 1 T lemon juice
  • 1/2 to 1 C parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta. Reserve 3/4 to 1 C pasta water, then drain and keep warm.
  2. Heat pan, add butter and oil. Let it brown over medium heat. Add broccoli, salt, pepper, and cayenne, and cook over medium or medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  3. Whisk pasta water with mustard, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Pour over broccoli and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and let stand while you grate the parmesan cheese. Toss the pasta with the cheese.
Notes
You could change this up so easily to suit your tastes, and what’s in your pantry. Squash, cauliflower, fennel, carrots, onions, more garlic, less garlic… you get the picture. Use what you have and what you like!

 

Wednesday

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January 2013

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Mahi Mahi Fennel and Potato Chowder – Episode 53

Written by , Posted in A Cooking Show with Rachel O, Abundant Harvest Organics, Dinner, Fennel Pollen, Fish, Lunch, Main Dishes, Meat, Soups, This Week's Feast, Vegetables

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I love cold nights warmed by steaming bowls of soup. It’s soup season and I fully intend to take advantage of it. Freshly made, reheated, at home, out with friends… it’s one of my all time favorite comfort foods.

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Did you ever watch the Seinfeld episode where they aren’t allowed to buy soup anymore? I always get so frustrated when people have food to eat, on a show, and they can’t. I don’t know why it bothers me so much. But, it does. I think I would be devastated if I had to wait one year to come back for soup.

MahiChowderDo you like fennel? I didn’t think I did. But, I’ve discovered that I do. Especially in Mac and Cheese, roasted, and in soups.

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I have recently tried fennel pollen, from Pollen Ranch. Abundant Harvest Organics is going to start selling it as an add on and they sent me some to try. So far I’ve used it on Roasted Fennel Pollen Potatoes, on Savory Baked French Toast, and in today’s Chowder. It adds this great, “je ne sais quoi” to a dish.

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Happy Eating!

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Mahi Mahi, Fennel, and Potato Chowder

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 33 minutes

Total Time: 48 minutes

Yield: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 T olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lb. Mahi Mahi, cut into 1" pieces
  • 3-4 C potatoes, cut into 1/4" cubes
  • 1 1/2 C carrots, chopped
  • 1/2 to 1 fennel bulb, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 t salt
  • 1/4 t pepper
  • 1 T All Purpose flour (for GF: 1 T cornstarch)
  • 1/4 C cold water
  • 2 1/2 to 3 C hot water
  • 1 T red wine vinegar
  • 1 t lemon juice
  • 3/4 C milk
  • 2 T cream
  • pinch to 1/4 t fennel pollen

Instructions

  1. Heat soup pot. Add olive oil. When oil is hot, add fish and cook, over med-low heat for 3 minutes. Add veggies, salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium, and cook covered, for 10 minutes.
  2. Add vinegar, stir to deglaze the pan (scrape off any browned bits from the bottom).
  3. Whisk together flour and 1/4 C water. Add to soup pot. Stir. Add hot water.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook 15-20 minutes, or until veggies are tender and fish is cooked.
  5. Remove from heat and add milk, cream, and fennel pollen. Stir. Add lemon. Stir. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
https://www.de-ma-cuisine.com/no-soup-for-you-ep53/

This episode is sponsored by: Abundant Harvest Organics, Bari Olive Oil Company, Waterfall Creative, Molly Jenson. Fennel Pollen is from Pollen Ranch.

Monday

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January 2013

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I Didn’t Have to do the Dishes!

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NewToysIt was a good weekend. One with just the right amount of fun and relaxation. It involved cooking, an evening of shopping for kitchen tools, some hanging out with friends, and lots of time with Husband.

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ChickenCordonBleuAvecMoutardeIt included Dutch Blitz, a new friend, a new recipe, and playing with new kitchen toys.

Pudding

And it definitely had dessert. Really yummy homemade Chocolate and Peanut Butter Pudding. Made by a friend who surprised me with his cooking talents.

And it involved not doing the dishes because others volunteered.

A good weekend indeed.

Chicken Cordon Bleu avec Moutarde

Last modified on 2013-01-29 02:05:41 GMT. 1 comment. Top.

Chicken Cordon Bleu avec Moutarde

Recipe Type: Main, Chicken, Meat, Poultry
Cuisine: French
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
Prep time:
Cook time:
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Serves: 6
Chicken Cordon Bleu with a twist – mustard!
Ingredients
  • 6 chicken breasts
  • 6 slices of prosciutto
  • 12 slices of gruyère cheese
  • 2 T dijon mustard
  • salt
  • pepper
  • paprika
  • flour
  • 1/2 C parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 to 1 C water
  • lemon juice
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 350F. Slice chicken almost all the way through, lengthwise, creating a flap. Stuff with 2 pieces of gruyère and 1 piece of prosciutto. Close flap and spread the top with dijon, a sprinkle of salt, pepper, paprika, and flour.
  2. Grease a 9×13 baking dish. Pour in water. Place chicken in pan, mustard side up.
  3. Bake for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with parmesan and bake 15-20 minutes more (or until chicken reaches 175F).
  4. Sprinkle with a bit of lemon juice and serve.

 

Monday

28

January 2013

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Chicken Cordon Bleu avec Moutarde

Written by , Posted in Baking, Cheese, Dinner, Low Carb, Main Dishes, Meat, Poultry, Roasting

Chicken Cordon Bleu avec Moutarde

Recipe Type: Main, Chicken, Meat, Poultry
Cuisine: French
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 6
Chicken Cordon Bleu with a twist – mustard!
Ingredients
  • 6 chicken breasts
  • 6 slices of prosciutto
  • 12 slices of gruyère cheese
  • 2 T dijon mustard
  • salt
  • pepper
  • paprika
  • flour
  • 1/2 C parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 to 1 C water
  • lemon juice
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 350F. Slice chicken almost all the way through, lengthwise, creating a flap. Stuff with 2 pieces of gruyère and 1 piece of prosciutto. Close flap and spread the top with dijon, a sprinkle of salt, pepper, paprika, and flour.
  2. Grease a 9×13 baking dish. Pour in water. Place chicken in pan, mustard side up.
  3. Bake for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with parmesan and bake 15-20 minutes more (or until chicken reaches 175F).
  4. Sprinkle with a bit of lemon juice and serve.

 

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