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8/31/2014 1 Comment

iSi Whipped Cream

On a recent stay in Brooklyn I visited several cooking stores which made me a little homesick for my kitchen... don't get me wrong, I loved my time there and found many great inspirations but I'm also reminded of the things back home I miss!  I did see this iSi soda siphon everywhere I went and I put that on my shopping list (didn't want to carry that home!).  In the meantime, it reminded me of my love for my iSi whip!...  so fun to have fresh whipped cream on hand so easily.  Like a home made reddi-wip!  Here's their official recipe on the classic by Judiaann Woo.
iSi homemade whipped creamthe classic iSi whip
Nothing Beats Homemade Whipped Cream - iSi Creative Whip

You’re just seconds away from clouds of pure deliciousness.
Nothing beats the flavor and freshness of
real whipped cream.


Ingredients for 1 pint Creative Whip:
1 pint (2 cups) chilled heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar*
1 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)


Procedure:
Add sugar and vanilla extract to heavy cream and swirl or stir to dissolve completely. Screw on one iSi cream charger and shake 3 to 5 times, depending on desired consistency. Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 10 days until needed.

Note: Granulated sugar can be substituted. However, with all granular sweeteners, make sure to stir until the sweetener is completely dissolved into the cream before pouring in the whipper. Other natural sweeteners, artificial sweeteners, flavored syrups or liqueurs can used as well. Sweeten to taste.




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8/4/2014 0 Comments

Spaghetti with Peas and Zucchini Ribbons

This Martha recipe is a fun use of that zucchini I love so much!  The ribbons are great along with the spaghetti noodles and one of my other favorite veggies, peas make a great addition.
Spaghetti with Peas & Zucchini RibbonsSpaghetti with Peas & Zucchini Ribbons
Spaghetti with Peas & Zucchini Ribbons
Martha Stewart
coarse salt
freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups shelled fresh English Peas (1 1/2 lbs unshelled) or thawed frozen petite peas
8 ounces baby zucchini, trimmed and cut lengthwise into 1/8" thick slices
1 1/2 cups loosely packed basil leaves, very thinly sliced
1 pound spaghetti

freshly grated parmesan cheese



1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 1 teaspoon salt. Add peas, and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes for fresh peas and 1 minute for frozen. Using a slotted spoon, transfer peas to a medium bowl; set aside. Add zucchini to pot, and cook 30 seconds; using a slotted spoon, transfer to bowl with peas.
2. Put yogurt and basil into a large, heatproof bowl; season with salt and pepper. Set bowl over the boiling water, and whisk until mixture is warm, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add peas and zucchini to bowl; set aside.
3. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain. Add pasta to vegetables and sauce, and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with cheese.





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8/4/2014 0 Comments

Zucchini Fritters

This is a great classic Martha recipe that's always a favorite in our house at zucchini season!
Zucchini Fritters
Zucchini Fritters
Zucchini Fritters
Martha Stewart
1 pound zucchini
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon zest, freshly grated
10 sprigs fresh flat leaf parsley, stems removed and finely chopped
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup all purpose flour

2 tablespoons olive oil

1. Using the large holes of a box grater, grate zucchini into a medium bowl. Add the salt, lemon zest, chopped parsley, garlic, pepper, and eggs. Mix well to combine. Slowly add flour, stirring so no lumps form.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat until the oil sizzles when you drop a small amount of zucchini mixture into the pan. Carefully drop about 2 tablespoons zucchini mixture into pan; repeat, spacing fritters a few inches apart.
3. Cook fritters until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Lower heat to medium. Turn fritters, and continue cooking until golden, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer fritters to a plate; set aside in a warm place. Cook remaining zucchini mixture, adding more oil to pan if necessary. Garnish with parsley sprigs and lemon wedges, if desired; serve.





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8/4/2014 0 Comments

Zucchini Patty Pita Sandwich

This is a great healthy use of zucchini.  Mixing with chickpeas and Greek yogurt makes for a filling meal.  I used much less mint then advised (I'm not a huge fan of mint in my savory dishes).  I just put a little shredded mint in each patty and it was a nice touch.  The leftover pitas held together well in plastic wrap and were still good the next day.
Zucchini Patty Sandwich
Whole Living Zucchini Patty Sandwich
Zucchini Patty Sandwich
Whole Living
15 1/2 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup plain bread crumbs
1 zucchini, grated
1 small red onion, grated
1 egg, lightly whisked
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 whole wheat pita bread, toasted
1 cup lowfat greek yogurt
8 leaves tender lettuce

1 cup fresh mint leaves

1. Mash chickpeas in a bowl until smooth. Stir in breadcrumbs, zucchini, onion, egg, and salt. Form into eight 4-by-1/2-inch patties.

2. Saute patties in oil until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

3. Halve pitas and stuff with patties, yogurt, lettuce, and mint.


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8/4/2014 0 Comments

Red Berry Risotto

Fresh berries are a treat, but sometimes I need to do something different...  this fits that craving!  This is a rich, sweet, hearty treat.  I've never had anything like this and it's one of my favorite all time recipes.  It is definitely worth the work of all that stirring!
Red Berry Risotto
Red Berry Risotto
Red Berry Risotto
Martha Stewart

2 cups water
3 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup irish oatmeal
1 cup arborio rice
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup raspberries

1 cup strawberries, rinsed, hulled and quartered

1. In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water and oatmeal to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.

2. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, heavy cream, vanilla bean, and sugar. Add enough water to just cover the rice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the water is absorbed. Repeat the process, adding about 1 cup water at a time and stirring until it is absorbed; continue until the rice is just al dente, about 40 minutes. You will need to add about 3 1/2 cups water in total before the rice is cooked.

3. Remove rice from heat, and stir in the cooked oatmeal. Add raspberries, and stir to combine. Stir in strawberries, and continue to stir until the berries have turned the risotto slightly pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately








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8/4/2014 0 Comments

Cherry Tomato Crisp

Cherry Tomato CrispEasy Cherry Tomato Crisp
This is another great one of Martha's easy Everyday Food recipes.  Roasting the cherry tomatoes with some fresh breadcrumbs adds a nice touch after I get tired of eating them out of my garden right off the vine!

Cherry Tomato Crisp

Martha Stewart

2 slices white sandwich bread
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, chopped
coarse salt
ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a food processor, combine bread, Parmesan cheese, parsley leaves, olive oil, and garlic; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Pulse until bread is very coarsely chopped, 4 to 6 times.

2. In an 8-inch square baking dish, arrange cherry tomatoes in a single layer; sprinkle with crumb mixture. Bake until crust is browned and tomatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

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Summer Squash Baked with Parmesan & Bread Crumbs

If I haven't said this enough times, here I go again...  zucchini is one of my favorite things to eat!  Especially fresh from my generous friend's garden!  So I'm always on the lookout for new things to do with my bounty.  This one was from an unexpected source.  I happened to pick up a copy of Consumer Report's SHOPSMART for I don't know what I was researching buying at the time but they happened to be doing an article on microwave cooking, which I generally am not a fan of.  But with zucchini coming out of my ears and getting a little burnt out on elaborate zucchini recipes I decided to give this a try.  And I was happy to finally be using some of those Tupperware containers built especially for microwaving that are in the back of our cabinets!...  and I am glad I did.  This is so easy and good!...  I love that you can throw in any types of squash and adding the toasted bread crumbs at the end is a great touch.
Summer Squash Baked with Parmesan & Bread CrumbsEasy microwaved goodness!
Summer Squash Baked with Parmesan & Breadcrumbs

Consumer Reports SHOPSMART,
"The Well-Filled Microwave Cookbook" by
Victoria Wise & Susanna Hoffman, 1996

1 pound summer squash, zucchini, pattypan, crookneck or a mixture
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (1 1/2 ounces), grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup homemade bread crumbs, toasted

1. Wash squash, trim stem ends, and cut into 1/4" thick rounds or half rounds.
2. Place the squash, cheese, and salt in a large microwave safe dish or bowl and stir to mix. Cover the dish and microwave on high for 5 minutes, or until the squash is barely soft. Add the bread crumbs to the squash, toss, and serve right away.







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8/4/2014 0 Comments

Creamed Corn with Parmesan

Creamed Corn with ParmesanMartha's fresh creamed corn

One of my favorite things about Midwest summers is fresh corn on the cob!  After having a few from the cob, I turn to other favorite recipies especially ones like this creamed corn.  Original recipe calls for chicken broth but I've had success with vegetable broth.  It's always a popular side dish!

Creamed Corn with Parmesan
Martha Stewart


2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 cups fresh corn kernels (about 8 ears)
coarse salt
ground pepper
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup broth
1 cup parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces), finely grated

1. Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat until it starts to shimmer (but not smoke), about 2 minutes. Add corn, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and slightly browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Add cream and stock, and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.

3. Remove pan from heat, and stir in Parmesan. Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with more Parmesan if desired.









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8/4/2014 0 Comments

Roasted Cauliflower with Paprika

Everyday Food's roasted cauliflower with paprika10 minute Roasted Cauliflower with Paprika

I love cauliflower, especially roasted cauliflower.  As paging through a little copy of Martha's Everyday Food magazine, I spotted this simple idea.  It is so easy and awesome!  Sometimes after spending lots of time on a new cauliflower recipe and it doesn't turn out I think why didn't I just roast it with the paprika!!??







Roasted Cauliflower with Paprika
Everyday Food 

1 head cauliflower, cored and broken into small florets

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoons paprika

coarse salt

ground pepper

1. Preheat oven to 450.

2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spread cauliflower on foil. Sprinkle with oil and paprika; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Roast until tender and lightly browned 20-25 minutes, tossing once.















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