Mediterranean Fish Stew - Bouillabaisse at Cooking Melangery Different variations of bouillabaisse abound along the Mediterranean coast - every village seems to have its own version - and almost any combination of fish and shellfish can be used. It helps for people to know that bouillabaisse du pecheur was originally prepared using sea water, which was boiled up on the beach while the fishermen were untangling their nets. When the water boiled, in went the fish that were destined for the soup, along with fennel, tomatoes and so on, to cook. Once the work of untangling the nets was done, the bouillabaisse would be ready and the fishermen and their families could sit down and eat. It was only later that the original bouillabaisse underwent the various refinements that we use today. It is worth pointing out that spiny lobster can never be seen as an essential ingredient of bouillabaisse, because it was originally a very simple dish to use up the fish that were either damaged or had not been sold. Serves: 4-6 Ingredients:
How to Make Pesto…………………. | Living in White Bear Lake Every year I plant herbs on our deck and in the garden. I love cooking with fresh herbs all summer long, but I have not done a very good job of preserving my herbs so I can use them in the winter. This year I am determined to preserve some of my herbs for the winter months! Today, I am making pesto with my basil! I grow our basil in a window box sitting on the deck. My Pesto Experiment : The Usual Suspects: Basil, Olive Oil, Pine Nuts, Parmesan Cheese, Garlic, Salt and Pepper. Equipment: Food Processor, Salad Spinner I washed the basil and dried it in my salad spinner. Continue processing while gradually adding olive oil in a steady stream. I only use real parmesan cheese – nothing out of a green can for me. Add grated Parmesan Cheese; pulse to blend. Classic Pesto Recipe - A recipe from Taste of Home website Classic Pesto Sauce Recipe - The recipe I used with the decreased salt amount included. I froze the pesto in 2 tablespoon amounts in ice cube trays for easy use. Happy Cooking!!
Juicer Recipes Happy Wednesday folks and good day to you! The time is upon us where the heat is coming and the energy to cook is slowly going down in some peoples kitchens. Juices are a great way to have a quick snack or even as a light dinner. The nutritional benefits of drinking a glass of fresh juice far outweigh that which you get by drinking packaged juice, so make the effort to go for fresh juice. Update: Before I get down to the recipes, due to reader demand, I created a juicer recipe ebook that includes 50 of my favorite juicer recipes. So let’s get right to it and talk about some juicer recipes. Juicer Recipes Orange Carrot 8 Large Fresh Cleaned Carrots2 Large Fresh Peeled Oranges Using electric juice extractor, press carrots and oranges. A Beet Beauty – The color of this one alone will make your smile even larger. 2 beets, (including greens optional)2 carrots1 apple, quartered and cored1″ ginger Using electric juice extractor, press beets, beet greens (if using), carrots, apple and ginger. zesty
Veggie Alfredo Lasagna I… I can’t speak. This creamy comfort food veggie Alfredo lasagna is heaven to me. And I will elaborate on that, I promise, but I can’t move on without talking about what makes this whole thing work: the garlic-butter-Parmesan-flavored, 50-calories-per-serving sauce. You’re like, yeahhhh, you told me about that already. This sauce controls me. Just for a little walk down memory lane, here’s where we’ve seen this veggie sauce make reappearances: Creamy Cauliflower Garlic Rice Healthy Chicken Alfredo Pizza (with a really yummy whole wheat crust) Healthy Fettuccine Alfredo and now this lasagna. Like I said, carbs and cheese. The truth about this lasagna is that even with the carbs and cheese in there, it’s completely jam packed with fresh vegetables (like, more than 5 cups worth of fresh tomatoes, carrots, and spinach) and it’s only got 240 calories per slice. That, and figuring out how I’m going to brave Super Target for the first time. To a comfort food junkie like me, this lasagna is divine.
Gluten Free Main Dish Recipes Copyright © 2007 - 2014 Simply Gluten Free Inc. "Simply...Gluten Free" and "Simply Gluten Free" and "Carol's Gluten Free" are Registered Trademarks owned by Carol Kicinski. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Any unauthorized copying, translation, duplication, importation or distribution, in whole or in part, by any means, including digital and electronic copying, storage or transmission, is a violation of applicable laws. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely the blog owners. iPad and iPhone are Registered Trademarks of Apple Inc, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Eating Vegetarian? 7 Cooking Blogs to Check Out Right Now There are so many talented recipe developers and bloggers creating beautiful, nutritious food each week. Truthfully, there are hundreds, but I decided to choose a few of my very favorites to feature here today — vegetarian blogs that I return to each week to inspire and inform my own cooking. Even if you're not vegetarian yourself, there's still so much to speak to you in any of these sites. Every one of these blogs is a celebration of the seasons and the joy of cooking with whole foods in an accessible, authentic way. I was a vegetarian for almost fifteen years, and I remember the inevitable ruts I'd get into every few months, usually with the turn of the seasons. These 7 vegetarian cooking blogs are a few of my favorites. 7 Inspiring Vegetarian Cooking BlogsThe First Mess: Laura's photos will be the first thing to draw you in, but it's her unique and impeccably-tested recipes that will keep you coming back for more. What are your favorite vegetarian cooking blogs?
Cooking For Engineers - Step by Step Recipes and Food for the Analytically Minded Slow Cooker Mediterranean Hummus 1-1/2 c. dried chick peas water 1 tsp. sea salt 2 tsp. garlic, minced 1/4 c. olive oil 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/4 c. lemon juice 1/2 c. cucumber, chopped 1/3 c. reserved juices from cooked chickpeas Hummus has to be one of my very favorite things on this planet to eat! It’s delicious, and so, so good for you! You need not be a vegetarian to enjoy this simple recipe for Slow Cooker Mediterranean Hummus. Serve with pita chips, veggies, and/or chips. Happy Crocking! For over 450 more Slow Cooker recipes, click here to get my eBook! Jenn
Beer & Cheese Pairing Guide Infographic When it comes to sports, some duos are simply brilliant. Jordan and Pippen. Montana and Rice. Ali and Frazier. It’s the same when it comes to beer and cheese. Pair a perfectly poured pint of pale ale with high quality sharp cheddar and you’ve got an absolute crowd pleaser on your hands. From an afternoon of playoff football to post dinner snacks, impress your guests with your new knowledge of beer and cheese. Sweet Potato Oatmeal Breakfast Casserole I grew up enjoying my mom’s sweet potato casserole for every holiday and it was always a dish I just couldn’t get enough of. There is something magical about comforting and creamy sweet potatoes with an ooey gooey toasted marshmallow topping. When I started eating a vegan diet, I was determined to make a sweet potato casserole that would rock my world just like the one of my youth. Enter: This Ain’t Grandma’s Sweet Potato Casserole. It has been a hit at every holiday dinner I have brought it to. Yesterday morning, I was craving this sweet potato casserole in a major way. The only snag? It was 7:15am. I looked at the sweet potato, it looked at me…I looked at it again. And I turned that craving into breakfast. Sweet Potato Oatmeal Breakfast Casserole Inspired by This Ain’t Grandma’s Sweet Potato Casserole. Yield: 3-4 servings. Oatmeal Ingredients: Crunchy Pecan Topping: 1/3 cup chopped pecans2 tbsp Earth Balance (or butter)2 tbsp flour (I used spelt flour)1/4 cup brown sugar (I used Sucanat) 1. 2.