Roasted Baby Golden Beets with Goat Cheese and Honey Balsamic Glaze
This easy side dish is bright, fresh and bursting with flavor!
Ingredients:
1 bunch baby golden beets, trimmed and scrubbed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Honey balsamic glaze (store-bought or homemade*)
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Method:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°. Place the trimmed and scrubbed baby golden beets on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, tossing to coat evenly.
2. Roast the beets in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of your baby beets.
3. Once roasted, remove the beets from the oven and let them cool slightly. While the beets are still warm, gently rub off the skins using a paper towel or your fingers (wearing gloves if desired). The skins should come off easily due to roasting.
4. Arrange the peeled roasted baby golden beets on a serving platter or individual plates. Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese over the beets. Drizzle honey balsamic glaze generously over the beets and goat cheese. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired for added color and freshness.
*Note: To make a simple homemade honey balsamic glaze, combine equal parts balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan. Simmer over low heat until the mixture thickens slightly, then remove from heat and let cool before using. Adjust sweetness to taste if needed.
Tatties & Neeps
The Irish classic!
Ingredients:
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 pounds rutabaga or turnips, peeled and cubed
¼ cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 bunch scallions, finely chopped
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Method:
1. Place potatoes and rutabaga or turnips in a large pot; cover with water.
2. Bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. Add butter and mustard powder; mash until well incorporated.
3. Stir in the scallions, and then season to taste with salt and pepper.
Caraway Seed Roasted Potatoes
These fragrant potatoes would be excellent served alongside this week’s brats and sauerkraut.
Ingredients:
2 pounds fingerling potatoes, washed and halved if on the larger size
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Method:
1. Preheat your oven to 425°. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil until evenly coated. Sprinkle the caraway seeds, salt, and black pepper over the potatoes, and toss again to distribute the seasonings evenly. Transfer the seasoned potatoes to a large rimmed baking sheet, arranging them in a single layer.
2. Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. Stir or shake the pan occasionally to ensure even cooking.
3. Once the potatoes are cooked through and crispy, remove them from the oven and transfer to a serving dish. If desired, sprinkle the roasted potatoes with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and added freshness, plus a splash of rye stout vinegar.
Roasted Cipollini Onions
These tender little onions are fabulous mixed into scrambled eggs.
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons butter
1 pounds Cipollini onions, peeled and trimmed
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Method:
1. Adjust oven rack to center position and preheat oven to 325°.
2. Melt butter in a large non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add onions and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to oven and roast, tossing occasionally, until deeply caramelized and tender, about 30 minutes.
