Roasted Red Peppers, Potatoes & Onions with Rosemary
This easy roasted side dish is fragrant with fresh rosemary.
Ingredients:
1-1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes, washed and sliced into halves (if smaller) or quarters (if large)
2-3 Bullhorn peppers, seeded and cut into large chunks
½ red onion, sliced into rounds
1 sprig rosemary, leaves removed and finely chopped
1-2 tablespoons olive or grapeseed oil
½ teaspoon sweet paprika (optional)
Freshly-chopped parsley
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 400°. Using a large bowl, toss vegetables in oil and spices to coat evenly. Place potatoes, peppers, onion, and rosemary in a baking dish large enough for vegetables to spread out into a single layer. (Don’t crowd, or the vegetables won’t have a chance to crisp and brown. If necessary, divide the vegetables onto two baking sheets.)
2. Roast in the oven for 30 minutes, stirring once or two during roasting, until potatoes are pierced easily with a fork. Remove from the oven, drizzle with about a teaspoon of olive oil and garnish with the fresh parsley.
Whole Grain Hotcakes
Crafted with hearty whole grains and nuts, our signature mix produces one satisfying flapjack!
Ingredients:
1 cup hotcake mix
1 cup water
Method:
1. Mix together mix and water in a large bowl.
2. Heat skillet over medium-high, adding a dab of butter to grease the pan. Spoon a scant ¼ cup hotcake mixture into the pan. Cook 3-4 minutes, then flip and continue cooking until browned on both sides. Set aside and repeat process; mix should yield 12-14 hotcakes.
3. Top with maple syrup and sautéed apples and enjoy!
Sautéed Tokyo Bekana with Sesame, Ginger & Soy Sauce
Fragrant ginger and sesame oil lend big flavor to this dish of sautéed greens.
Ingredients:
2 pounds Tokyo bekana (or any Asian green)
4 tablespoons light sesame oil
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
4 teaspoons peeled and minced ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
4 teaspoons rice vinegar
Method:
1. In a wide heavy sauté pan or wok over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the sesame seeds and stir until they pop and become fragrant. Add the ginger and garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
2. Add the greens and 1 tablespoon soy sauce, raise the heat and cook, covered, for 1 minute. Uncover and sauté for 1 or 2 minutes more, until the greens are tender but still bright green. Stir in more soy sauce and vinegar to taste, and serve immediately.
Roasted Potatoes, Turnips & Carrots
These easy roasted veggies are a great brunch side dish. (Or, try topping a hearty serving with a poached egg for a satisfying entrée.)
Ingredients:
2 pounds fingerling potatoes, washed and sliced into halves (if smaller) or quarters (if large)
1 small bunch carrots, peeled and sliced into matchsticks
1 bunch Hakurei turnips, washed, scrubbed and sliced into halves (if smaller) or quarters (if large)
1 red onion, peeled and chopped into small wedges
1-2 tablespoons olive or grapeseed oil
½ teaspoon sweet paprika
Freshly-chopped parsley
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 400°. Place potatoes, carrots, turnips and onions in a baking dish large enough for vegetables to spread out into a single layer. (Don’t crowd, or the vegetables won’t have a chance to crisp and brown. If necessary, divide the vegetables onto two baking sheets.) Add oil and spices and toss evenly to coat.
2. Roast in the oven for 30 minutes, stirring once or two during roasting, until potatoes are pierced easily with a fork. Remove from the oven, drizzle with about a teaspoon of olive oil and garnish with the fresh parsley.
Variation: These vegetables are also lovely with sautéed Shiitake mushrooms tossed in!
Roasted Summer Vegetables with Tarragon Vinaigrette
Take note: This light, tarragon-kissed vinaigrette is also wonderful on salads or tossed with pretty much any roasted veggie.
Ingredients:
½ bunch each of gold and Chioggia beets, beet greens and tops removed and thoroughly washed
1 pound Austrian Crescent potatoes, washed and halved (if smaller) or quartered (if larger)
1-2 red onions, sliced into rounds
4 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup fresh thyme, picked
½ cup white wine vinegar
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
For the dressing:
1 bunch fresh tarragon, picked and chopped
â…“ cup champagne vinegar
3 shallots, minced
1 cup canola oil
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 400°. On a sheet pan, toss potatoes and onions with 2-3 tablespoons olive oil, seasoning well with salt and pepper. Roast in oven for 20-25 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
2. Place beets in a separate small baking dish. Sprinkle thyme, the additional tablespoon of olive oil and white wine vinegar over the pan. Toss to coat, then season with salt and pepper. Cover the pan with a layer of foil. Roast in the oven alongside the other vegetables for 35 minutes. When cool, peel the beets and cut them into quarters.
3. Combine the champagne vinegar, shallots, a pinch salt, canola oil, pepper and tarragon in a glass jar and shake vigorously to blend. Set aside at room temperature while the vegetables are roasting to allow the flavors to marry.
4. Combine all the vegetables on a large serving platter and drizzle vegetables with tarragon vinaigrette, tossing to combine. Garnish with fresh herbs and season with additional pepper as desired.
Variations: This vinaigrette is also wonderful drizzled over baby lettuce greens for a refreshing summer salad.
Roasted Cauliflower with Preserved Lemon-Olive Tapenade
Roasted and tossed with our housemade tapenade, this flavorful, incredibly-easy cauliflower recipe is a keeper.
Ingredients:
4-5 cups cauliflower florets
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ cup F&L preserved lemon-olive tapenade
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 450°. Place the cauliflower florets in a large roasting pan. Drizzle the olive oil over the cauliflower, and season with the garlic, fresh herbs, salt and pepper.
2. Place the roasting pan in the oven and cook for 15-20 minutes until cauliflower begins to brown in spots, stirring occasionally to ensure even roasting. Remove from the oven and toss with the tapenade; serve immediately or at room temperature.
Deviled Eggs
Made with creamy, farm-fresh eggs, this appetizer is sure to impress.
Ingredients:
6 eggs
2 teaspoons high-quality mayonnaise
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
Dash of Tabasco sauce
Sea salt, to taste
2 teaspoons chopped chives
Method:
1. Rinse the eggs under warm water. Place in a saucepan and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil, cover and remove from heat and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and peel. Pat dry.
2. Cut the eggs in half lengthwise. Scoop out the yolks with a very small spoon into a bowl; mash. Mix with mayonnaise, mustard, Tabasco sauce and salt. Carefully fill the whites with the yolk mixture. Sprinkle with herbs and arrange on a decorative cocktail tray.
Baked Farro Orzo
Flavorful and filling, this satisfying baked dish is wonderful served alongside mixed roasted vegetables.
Ingredients:
2 cups farro orzo pasta
4 tablespoons butter
4 white spring onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4½ cups F&L chicken stock
1 cup Grana-style cheese, grated
½ cup freshly-chopped parsley
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Method:
1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add in the onions and garlic and sauté for about 4-5 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.
2. Add in the orzo, and cook for about a minute, stirring constantly. Add in broth and then salt and pepper to taste and bring the mixture to a boil. Remove from heat and sprinkle in the cheese, mixing well.
3. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350° and grease a 2-quart baking dish. Add the orzo mixture and bake for 35-40 minutes, until all the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from oven and garnish with the chopped parsley before serving.
Roasted Balsamic Radicchio
This incredibly-simple method produces tender, flavorful wedges fit for serving alongside your favorite protein.
Ingredients:
2 large heads of radicchio (about 1 pound total), halved through core end, each half cut into large wedges
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Balsamic vinegar (for drizzling)
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 450°. Rinse radicchio wedges in cold water; gently shake off excess water (do not dry completely). Place radicchio in large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
2. Arrange radicchio wedges, cut side up, on rimmed baking sheet. Roast until wilted, about 12 minutes. Turn over and roast until tender, about 8 minutes longer.
3. Arrange radicchio on platter, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and serve.