Sunday, November 11, 2007
La Bebe Shower
La Bebe Shower was produced Saturday at my home by the desire of 10 women who wanted to celebrate our dear friend (who loves all things French) and her daughter who we pray will arrive in December....
Our menu for the 40 or so women who dropped by:
Gratin
dauphinoisplat
des immersions
assortiesPetits Pissaladièrespotato leek soup
quiches
Parisian cookies
croquembouchePotato Leek Soup
I was forced to tweak the "fancy" Martha Stewart recipe since I lacked the cheese cloth to make a bouquet garni. Here's my version:
3 small bay leaves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 leeks, white and light-green parts only, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 pound potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 quart homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock
3/4 cup milk
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Heat butter and oil in saucepan. Add leeks and shallots; cook on medium-low heat until very soft, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not brown. Add potatoes, chicken stock, and top with bay leaves. Bring to a boil; reduce to gentle simmer. Cook until potatoes are very tender, about 40 minutes. Discard bay leaves.
Working in batches, pass soup through blender. Warm over medium-low heat. Slowly stir in milk and cream; season with salt, pepper, and fresh parsley. Once milk is added, do not boil. Spoon into small cups; serve hot or cold, garnished with parsley.
Labels: Dips and Appetizers, Soup
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Friday, November 02, 2007
Black Bean Sweet Potato Burritos
A mom of one of my student's passed along this delicious burrito idea! I have always loved sweet potatoes, and since I have a huge bin filled with my uncle's sweet potatoes from SC, I'm learning some fun ways to use this vegetable. And an interesting tidbit:
“The Nutritional Action Health Letter rated 58 vegetables by adding up the percentages of USRDA for six nutrients) Vitamins A and C, folate, iron, copper, and calcium), plus fiber. Sweet Potatoes topped the list with a whopping 582 points; its nearest competitor, a raw carrot came in at 434.”
3 cups of peeled and diced sweet potatoes
½ onion, chopped
Saute in large frypan in 1 tablespoon oil until just tender.
(Add apple juice as needed to prevent sticking. )
1 can of black beans
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
Add and cook until heated through.
8 wheat tortillas
1 ½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
Divide bean mixture and cheese among the tortillas and roll up. Place in a 9x13 inch baking pan. Lightly spray tops of burritos with cooking spray or olive oil.
Cover pan with foil (I didn't do and they were crunchy on top which we loved)
and bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes. Garnish with sour cream, salsa and fresh cilantro.
Labels: Main Dishes
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12:59 PM ::
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