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ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD with DE NIGRIS BALSAMIC VINEGAR

16 Monday Mar 2015

Posted by Ceri Wilkin in Recipes, Vegetables

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balsamic, De Nigris, goat cheese, left overs, roasted, Salad, vegetable, vinegar, watermelon radish

Content sponsored by #DeNigris1889; all opinions are my own.

I am usually a precise and meticulous recipe follower – and I don’t like to waste food. However, as is the nature of cooking, a recipe may use a little bit of an ingredient leaving a lot left over, or there will just be a lot of left overs from a meal.

Oftentimes I will search for another recipe to use up an ingredient we have an abundance of, but I definitely need to get better about doing that and being more creative with repurposing leftovers. My favorite ways to use left overs are chopping them into omelets and soups, spooning them on top of baked potatoes or soft polenta, or stacking them into sandwiches.

My husband was out of town for a conference this past week, and I had invited a friend over, thinking it would be easier to entertain at home than try and find a sitter and go out. We had been attempting to get together for a while, but our schedules and the kids numerous activities had made it difficult to find a time.

I mixed an aperitif and set out an appetizer, then, as our conversation continued, what was going to be a cocktail and quick catch up, turned into a sit-down meal.

I had roasted different vegetables during the week for a variety of dishes – and after warming them in the oven, they came together beautifully with the addition of the De Nigris Balsamic Vinegar, olive oil and sprinkle of cheese. The left overs transformed into a whole new, exciting dish, creating the perfect dinner. It enabled me to serve a friend a delicious and delightful meal, with minimal preparation, fuss and time, while our conversation expanded and lengthened.

ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH DE NIGRIS BALSAMIC VINEGAR

plating the roasted vegetables

– Plating the Roasted Vegetable Salad at the Counter

on the table

– Left overs transformed and on the Table in a matter of minutes

2 to 3 cups of roasted vegetables (I used golden beets, red beets, butternut squash, red peppers, zucchini, yellow squash and carrots)

2 watermelon radishes, sliced

arugula

crumbled goat cheese

De Nigris balsamic vinegar

olive oil

salt and freshly ground black pepper

rosemary sprig

Warm roasted vegetables if desired. Stack on plate with radishes and arugula. Sprinkle with goat cheese, balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Top with a rosemary sprig.

Enjoy!

 

CORN SOUP WITH POTATOES AND SMOKED HAM and CELERY ROOT SOUP WITH MANDARIN RELISH TOASTS and ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND GOLDEN BEET SOUP and MIXED MUSHROOM SOUP

11 Wednesday Feb 2015

Posted by Ceri Wilkin in Recipes, Soup

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baguette, beet, butternut squash, celery root, corn, crimini, golden, ham hock, leek, mandarin, mushroom, mustard seed, oyster, port, portobello, potato, red wine, roasted, shiitake, tarragon, watermelon radish

I am endeavoring to have a good attitude about the remains of winter – now that the glow and fun of the holidays are well behind us.

There is definite beauty in this chilly season, the landscape is peaceful and tranquil in its dormancy, and the bare trees offer a change in scenery – an opening that allows for views that are unseen when covered in leaves.

There is still sufficient time to enjoy bundling ourselves in cozy, cold weather clothing, and to fully appreciate the warmer, heartier, comforting foods of this crisp time.

CORN SOUP WITH POTATOES AND SMOKED HAM

corn soup with potatoes and smoked ham

1/4 cup lard

1 1/2 cups diced smoked ham steak

1 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups fresh corn kernels

1 (10-ounce) smoked ham hock

1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

5 cups water

Melt lard in a heavy large pot over high heat. Add ham steak, onion, both bell peppers, and garlic, sauté until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add corn and stir 5 minutes. Add ham hock and potato, then 5 cups of water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, simmer partially covered for 1 hour. Remove ham hock. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit, May 2006

www.bonappetit.com/recipes

CELERY ROOT SOUP WITH MANDARIN RELISH TOASTS

celery root soup with mandarin relish toasts

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 leek, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced

1 1/2 pounds of celery root, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup water

1/4 cup cream

salt and freshly ground white pepper

2 mandarins

1 shallot, finely diced

1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar

1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds

1/2 teaspoon minced tarragon

1/2-inch thick baguette toasts

Heat oven to 350F. In a saucepan melt the butter. Add the leek and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add the celery root, broth and water. Bring to a simmer, cook until the celery root is tender, 20 minutes. Puree the soup in a blender (or use an immersion blender), return to the saucepan and stir in the cream. Season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, remove the peel and white pith from the clementines. Working over a skillet, cut between the membranes to release the sections. Squeeze the juice from the membranes into the skillet, add the shallot, vinegar and mustard seeds. Cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until most of the juice has evaporated and the fruit has started to break down, 2 minutes. Let the relish cool to room temperature. Stir in the tarragon and season with salt. Spread the relish over the toasts and serve with the soup.

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Food and Wine, January 2009

www.foodandwine.com/recipes

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND GOLDEN BEET SOUP

roasted butternut squash and beet soup

1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

2 golden beets, greens removed, scrubbed well and quartered

1 onion, coarsely chopped

3 garlic cloves

3 tablespoons of olive oil

2 cups chicken broth

2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Assorted garnishes, such as sliced lemon, cucumber, watermelon radish

Heat oven to 400F. On a large baking sheet, spread squash, beets, onion and garlic in a single layer, toss with olive oil. Roast until tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Transfer vegetables and any accumulated juices to a blender (or use an immersion blender), add broth, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth, thinning with more broth or water as necessary. Divide among bowls and garnish as desired.

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Self, January 2015

www.self.com/body/recipes/

MIXED MUSHROOM SOUP

mixed mushroom soup

9 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 cup finely chopped shallots

8 ounces portobello mushrooms, finely chopped

8 ounces crimini mushrooms, finely chopped

8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, finely chopped

8 ounces oyster mushrooms, finely chopped

8 ounces button mushrooms, finely chopped

2 cups red wine

1 cup tawny Port

3 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided

1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

8 cups chicken broth

1 cup chilled cream

Melt butter in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until tender and golden, about 3 minuets. Add all mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add wine, Port, 2 teaspoons of thyme and rosemary, increase heat to high. Simmer until almost all liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Add chicken broth, simmer until reduced to 9 cups, about 12 minutes. Cool slightly. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth (or use an immersion blender). Return to pot. Season with salt and pepper.

Combine cream and remaining 1 teaspoon of thyme in a large bowl. Whisk until soft peaks almost form. Ladle soup into cups or small bowls, top with cream and serve.

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit, January 2005

www.bonappetit.com/recipes

CILIEGINE SKEWERS WITH PESTO and WATERCRESS CANAPES

29 Wednesday Oct 2014

Posted by Ceri Wilkin in Appetizers, Entertaining, Recipes

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basil, canape, celebration, ciliegine, cream cheese, gathering, herbs, mayonnaise, orange, parmesan, pesto, skewers, sour cream, tomatoes, Uncategorized, walnut, watercress, watermelon radish

Love these gorgeous appetizers – great for any gathering!

CILIEGINE SKEWERS WITH PESTO

5 cups whole basil leaves, divided
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup olive oil
2/3 cup grated parmesan
1/4 cup orange juice
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon orange zest
8 ounces ciliegine
24 grape tomatoes
24 skewers or toothpicks

Set aside 24 small basil leaves. Combine the remaining basil leaves, walnuts, olive oil, parmesan, orange juice, garlic and orange zest in a food processor and puree. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Place a cheese ball, small basil leaf, and tomato on each skewer or toothpick and arrange on a platter.
Spoon the pesto into small glasses then stand the skewers up inside.
Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Parenting, December/January 2011
www.parenting.com/recipes‎

WATERCRESS CANAPES

watercress canapes

1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons of sour cream
2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
1 cup lightly packed watercress
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
18 white sandwich bread slices
assorted vegetable slices and herbs (I used watermelon radish)

Pulse cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise in a food processor until smooth. Add watercress and parsley and process until finely chopped. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese mixture onto each bread slice. Top with assorted vegetable slices and herbs in a single layer.
Trim crusts from bread and cut each bread slice into triangles.
Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Southern Living, May 2012
www.southernliving.com/food/kitchen-assistant/‎

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I am a wife, mother and recipe follower. For years, I have tackled one new recipe a day. Some are fabulous, some most definitely are not!

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