Butternut Squash Soup 2 Tbsp butter1 small onion1 medium carrot (peeled and cubed)2 medium parsnips (peeled and cubed)2 Tbsp fresh ginger (chopped)1 medium butternut squash (peeled, seeded and cubed)1 container chicken stock Melt butter in large potAdd onion, carrot, parsnips and squashCook for 5-10 minutes until lightly brownedAdd ginger and sauté for 2 minutesPour [...]
Pureed Cauliflower Soup 4 medium sized Carrots (diced)4 stalks Celery (diced)1 yellow Onion (chopped)2 heads Cauliflower2 TBSP Olive Oil4 cups Chicken Stock1 cup Heavy Cream Heat olive oil in medium size pot Place onions, carrots and celery and sauté until softAdd cauliflower florets and sauté until softAdd 4 cups chicken stockCook on medium heat [...]
Yellow Potato Leek Soup 1 1/2 lbs Yellow Potatoes1 cup Sliced Leeks4 slices Cooked Bacon (diced or crumbled)3-4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth1 Garlic Clove2 tablespoons Olive OilSalt and Pepper to taste2 teaspoons Fresh Rosemary (chopped) Peel potatoes and diceIn a medium to large saucepan, cook leeks and bacon until leeks are transparent and bacon [...]
Borsht 4 medium Red Beets (peeled and diced)1 medium Yellow Onion (peeled and chopped)3 medium Carrots (diced)1/2 small head Cabbage (shredded)6 oz Tomato Paste2 tablespoons White Sugar1 clove garlicSalt and Pepper (to taste)1 cup Sour Cream1 tablespoon Fresh Dill (chopped) Fill large saucepan with 2 quarts of water or chicken stockAdd beets, carrots and [...]
Broccoli Bites 5 cups Broccoli1 med Shallot1 Garlic Clove1 1/2 cups Panko4 Eggs1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese2 Tbsp Scallions1 Cup Cheddar, Pepper Jack, White Sharp Cheese (Mixed)Salt and Pepper to taste Cut broccoli florets and blanch in boiling water for one minuteTransfer to food processor or chop by handChop shallot, scallions and garlic into small [...]
Broccoli Quiche 1 cup Broccoli3/4 cup Milk4 Eggs1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese1/4 tsp. Garlic PowderSalt and Pepper to taste Preheat oven to 375Add broccoli to salted boiling water for 1 minute and let cool down in a ice bathChop the broccoli into small piecesWhisk together eggs, milk, cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper Add broccoli [...]
Fresh Summer Watermelon Salad 1/4 Fresh Watermelon (diced)2 bags Arugula1/3 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)Dressing3 Tbsp. Olive Oil1 Tbsp. Red Wine VinegarGround Fresh Pepper to taste Mix dressing ingredients together, set aside.Dice watermelon and mix with arugula and feta cheese.Add dressing to salad.Serve immediately.
Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon 1 lb. Fresh from the Start™ Brussel Sprouts2 Tbsp. olive oil6 Bacon Slices (cut into 1 inch pieces)Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Clean and trim Brussels sprouts. Cut large heads in half. Cook the bacon and set aside.Place the Brussels sprouts in a [...]
Cream of Brussels Sprouts Soup 1 lb. Fresh from the Start™ Brussels Sprouts1 Celery Rib (stick)1 Large Shallot or Small Leek1-2 Tbsp Butter1/2 tsp. Salt3 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth1/4-1/2 cups Heavy Cream (optional) Trim off and discard the stem ends of the Brussels sprouts. Chop the sprouts and set them aside.Trim and chop [...]
Sautéed Fingerlings with Asparagus 1 1/2 lbs. Fresh from the Start™ Fingerling Potatoes (scrubbed)1 tsp. Salt1 lb. Slender Asparagus (trimmed)2 Tbsp. Butter2 Tbsp. Olive OilFreshly Ground Black Pepper Place potatoes in a large saucepan and add water to barely cover. Add salt, cover loosely and bring to a boil.Reduce heat and cook for 12 minutes [...]
