Beet and Pancetta Risotto
Posted October 2, 2007 – 2:31 pm in: Side DishBeets are in season and they can add great flavour, texture and colour to your favourite dishes. Try this rice recipe with goat cheese and herb salad.
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Berry Applesauce
Posted February 12, 2007 – 10:32 am in: Condiments, Dessert, Diet, Fruit, Low Fat, Side DishIngredients:
2 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apples
2 cups fresh or frozen (unsweetened) strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries
1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan.
Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook over very low heat for about 25 minutes, or until apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
Mash [...]
Rice-Cooker Spanish Rice
Posted January 29, 2007 – 12:20 pm in: Mediterranean, One Pot Meals, Side Dish, Tools and EquipmentUse your rice cooker to prepare more than just plain rice.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
jalapeños, seeded and diced fine
1 small red onion, chopped
1 green pepper, cored, seeded and diced
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 small yellow summer squash, diced
1 red pepper, cored, seeded and diced
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice (short grain)
1 3/4 [...]
Baked Beans
Posted October 21, 2006 – 8:58 pm in: Baking, Main Dish, Side DishIngredients:
1 pound white or navy beans
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 pound salt pork or bacon, diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup boiling water
Directions
Place beans in large saucepan and add enough water to cover.
Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour or until [...]
Spicy Mini Corn Muffins with Cheese
Posted October 4, 2006 – 9:03 pm in: Appetizers, Baking, Bread, Side Dish, Tex-MexMakes 2 – 3 dozen
Ingredients
1 jalapeno pepper
1 small onion, quartered
1/2 medium red bell pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheese, jack or old Cheddar
3/4 cup Yellow Cornmeal
1 cup Flour
1/3 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup Milk
1 egg, beaten
2 Tablespoons melted shortening, or bacon fat
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease mini muffin [...]
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Posted April 24, 2006 – 8:22 pm in: Italian, Mediterranean, Side DishIngredients:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 pound arborio rice
6 cups chicken stock, hot
2 tablespoons butter
3 ounces Parmesan cheese, coarsely grated
Directions:
Heat the butter and oil in a large, straight−sided saute pan or saucepan.
Add the onion, and saute until soft, without browning.
Add the rice, and saute for 2 minutes until the rice [...]