Jennifer, I LOVE, lovelovelovelovelove Stouffers spinach souffle! I can make a whole meal out of just thatand eat the whole thing. Oh, my, its rich! But its SO good. When theyre on sale I buy a whole bunch of them, and I think the cashiers must think Im nuts sometimes! Something I used to make (invented, like most of the things I make) was kind of like a soufflebut not as collapsible. I beat up a bunch of eggs with a tiny bit of milk, poured some in a glass breadpan (to cover the bottom), put in a layer of cream cheese and cheddar cheese and topped that with spinach (frozen, squeezed dry), put in more egg, another layer of the cheeses and spinach, poured the last of the egg over the top and topped it with a nice layer of the cheddar. Then I baked itdont remember how hot or how longprobably about 300 and just until the cheese was brown and toasty on top. Yum! Hadnt thought about it in a long time. Might need to make it again. Bet it would work with wilted fresh spinach too. BTW, if youre gonna grow chard, you really should put in some spinach too. My friend who lives out there grows Bloomsdale Long Standing and says she has really good luck with it. And consider peas, lettuce, radishes, and kohlrabis, they should all work well for you. And I think maybe you could at least try beets and parsnips and carrots since they can be planted as soon as the ground can be worked and since they can stay in until its getting really cold again (I had freezing temps a few times before I finally got them covered with leaves). And they may not get as big as they would somewhere with a longer growing season, but theres no "lower limit" on size for eating the root crops, so however big they get is the size you eat them! And you should be able to grow other cole crops besides the kohlrabis, too. I dont grown any of them, partly because of space, but also because theyre so inclined to get aphids. Maybe that wouldnt be such a problem at a cooler higher altitude. Check out the last page of the chart Ive linked below for more info on planting times for veggies. Digit, I totally agree with you about radicchio! I dont quite understand why its considered edible! Tried red orach last year, and dont like that eitheror endive! Just dont like bitter! And Ive never even tried some of the less-than-usual veggies youre all talking about above, like salsify, chicory, sorrel, fennel. Actually I have a couple bronze fennels, but Im growing them for the feathery, bronzy ornamental valuenot to eat. (Tho I have one of them growing at the back of the tomato patch, and may be tempted to dig up a root from that one just to check it out!) And none of that was about SOUPso heres my soup connection! Bonnie, I made Ham Bone soup last weekso Id have something easy when Im coming and going over the holidaysyet something with "body!" I call it ham BONE soup, cause back right after I got married we were poor (not that Im rich now!) and when I made it, it was made with a bone with virtually no meat left on it! That was the only way we could afford it! Now when I have a ham I save the bonewith LOTS of meat, to make soup. And this time I made it with Anasazi beans. Much better than the great northern or navy beans I used to use. Thats the only way Ill make it from now on. Oh, and since you were talking about parsnips, when I made it I had just gone out to dig some carrots (for the soup), and while I had the leaves pulled back I dug some beets and parsnips too, so when I was making the soup I decided to put in a few parsnips too to see if it workedand theyre great in ham bone soup. They need to be the very last thing put in, because they cook very quickly. I just cut them up pretty small. Ill add more next time. When it comes to soup, I pretty much stick to the old standbys, chicken noodle, ham bone, and vegetable beef barley. And when I make them, the WAY I make themjust keep adding a "little" bit more of this and that and this and thatI usually wind up with TWO big soup pots full, and freeze most of it in 1-gallon plastic "sherbet" containers so I can get "a gallon" of it out whenever I dont have time for anything else or am just to brain dead to even try to think of something else to make. Its fast, and easy, and always there! And sometimes I make ones that are a little less common for melentil, potato, leek, and a few others. When I was looking up the leek recipes recently I found a parsnip soup recipe that I printed out to try sometimeif sometime ever comes! I have SO many recipes Im gonna have to have them buried with me so I can bring them back next time around! I dont collect cook books anymore! I had a whole bunch I sold at my garage sale before I moved to this house. I still use my 1962 Better Homes & Gardens looseleaf cookbook that I got right after I got out of high school! Its (needless to say) getting REALLY beat up by now, so I bought a new onebut I dont use it! I like the recipes in the old one better! When it comes to eating, I do believe in moderation, but whats the point of eating it/anything if it doesnt taste good! Besides that I still have thealso very beat up3 x 5 cards my mother wrote her recipes on for me that I use over and over and............ And besides that I just stick to the web! Its so easy to look up a whole bunch of recipes for the same thing, and then pick out the best ingredients from eachto create your own version of whatever it is youre making. Computers rock, Skybird P.S. Jennifer, Im glad to know I can become a vegetarian just by "switching" meats! That sure makes it easy! Here is a link that might be useful: Veggie Planting Guide - pdf

Here's my recipe which is pretty well a standard soup recipe and nothing original other than that I like to roast the bones, the garlic and onion when making the stock. Here packaged in twos in the supermarket, after they've removed most of the meat for their trays of wings, breasts etc. But there's still enough meat on the bones for a great and flavourful soup. Soup Ingredients: Homemade chicken stock - about 2 quarts 2 carrots - diced 2 stalks celery - diced 1 leek - diced 1 cup diced rutabaga or orange squash 1/2 cup fine soup noodles salt & pepper oil or chicken fat Ratio of solids to stock should be about 2 cups stock to 1 lb chopped vegetables. Add any more chopped veg if you don't have enough. Stock ingredients: 1 meaty chicken carcass or piece of whole chicken 2 heads of garlic 1 onion - cut in half celery stick - sliced 1 carrot sliced fresh thyme - large sprig 1 bayleaf black pepper & salt MAKING STOCK: 1. Early in day or day before: Preheat oven to 350F. Cut top off heads of garlic. Place on roasting pan together with chicken carcass and sliced onion and drizzle a bit of oil over top of all. (I had two carcasss to roast as they are sold this way in pairs at our supermarket. I also added a couple of beef bones.) Roast in oven about 40 minutes or until all is toasted. and juices from pan. 2. Put bones into a very large pot. Squeeze one head of the buttery garlic cloves into the stock pot, saving the other head of garlic for adding to the soup. Add the rest of the stock ingredients and fill pot with water to cover. Grind in fresh pepper. Bring to boil, turn down heat, put on lid and simmer for a couple of hours. Skim off any grey residue that rises to the top. 3. Afterwards, strain the solid debris from the stock ---(REMEMBER you're saving the stock so don't pour it down the sink - as has been done LOL !). I look through the solids and pick out the meaty chicken pieces to save for the soup. Throw away all the rest of the solid material. Here I let it cool and refrigerate until next day when it's easy to remove solid fat from top. Otherwise continue to make soup. MAKING THE SOUP: 1. Sauté the chopped ingredients in a frypan in a TBS of chicken fat or oil until lightly golden. Squeeze out the buttery cloves from the 2nd head of garlic and add to pan. 2. Put soup ingredients including small bits of chicken into large saucepan and add an appropriate amount of stock - about double the amount of liquid to vegetables. Put on lid and simmer with lid on for about an hour. Add soup noodles during last 5 minutes. 3. Check seasoning, add salt. Also good for the end of the Christmas turkey. SharonCb

Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Thu, Oct 29, 09 at 8:35 It's time to pull out those favorite recipes and share with others. Squash can include pumpkin recipes too. Here are the general Cookalong guidelines for new posters and a reminder for all: Every two weeks we post T+T recipes for the *star* ingredient, including a picture is not a requirement but highly suggested. Each Cookalong will run about two weeks, at the end I will draw a name from all that participated in that Cookalong and that person will get to pick the subject of the next Cookalong. Please remember to check for your name if you participated! I'll be posting at the end of the current thread for the next one....and need you to get back with your ingredient choice by Monday night or sooner. I'll draw a second name on Monday night if I've not heard from the first. So, let's get started, this Cookalong on squash will run until Sunday night, November 8, 2009. I'm trying to link all the Cookalongs to each other, so here is the last one. Nancy Here is a link that might be useful: Link to Cookalong 13----Cheese Follow-Up Postings: o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by canarybird (My Page) on Thu, Oct 29, 09 at 11:03 Okay here we go with one I have posted before but it is a good one: BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND APPLE SOUP 4 Servings - 1 TBS olive oil 1 1/4 lbs butternut squash, peeled and seeded 1 medium leek, trimmed 1/2 onion, chopped 1/2 medium carrot 1/2 TBS fresh grated ginger 1/2 TBS fresh chopped thyme 1/2 teasp dried sage 1 small apple, peeled and cored 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice 1/2 - 15oz can cannellini beans chopped fresh chives sea salt and FG black pepper 1. Chop the leeks, using only the white and light green parts. Dice the butternut squash, carrot and apple into 1/2 inch cubes. 2. Heat the oil over a medium high heat in a large saucepan, then add the squash, leeks, onion, carrot, ginger, thyme and sage. Cook for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are slightly soft, then stir in the apple. 3. Pour in the stock and apple juice and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. 4. Pour half the soup into a blender or food processor (I used a stick blender) and pur until smooth. Return the purée to the saucepan, add the beans and cook for 2 minutes over a medium heat until hot and bubbling. Adjust seasoning and serve sprinkled with the chopped chives. Source: Adapted from - Rick Gallop's GI Diet Green-light Cookbook SharonCb o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by annie1992 (My Page) on Thu, Oct 29, 09 at 11:22 Sharon, that looks really good. Since I have a LOT of butternut squash in the garage that needs to be used, this is the perfect time for a Squash cook along. I have a recipe for bread that I think I'm going to try... Annie o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by lpinkmountain (My Page) on Thu, Oct 29, 09 at 11:29 I have two recipes for squash soup. One I need to make right away because I need to use up some celery and peppers which the soup has. The other recipe is for red lentil pumpkin which has been on my "to try" waiting list for a month. Meanwhile, I would like to try a yeast bread with squash, that sounds great. But one I can do in the bread machine!!!!!!!!!! (I'll post the recipes this weekend when I make the one soup.) o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by canarybird (My Page) on Thu, Oct 29, 09 at 12:37 Oh it is a good time for squash recipes right now. Especially since I'm "allowed" to eat it too. Annie I envy you since butternut is hard to find over here. Lots of squash but not too much butternut. Since I always seem to post these two soup recipes together, here's the other one: Roasted Garlic & Butternut Soup 6 - 8 servings (My own recipe. I always make too much!) 1 1/2 lbs butternut squash - after baking there should be about 2 cups of mashed squash 1 lg Spanish onion - peeled and cut into 8 chunks 1 medium leek - washed & chopped, including best-looking top green leaves 1 teasp cumin 1 head of garlic - sliced across top to expose cloves 2 - 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth 200 ml (about 3/4 cup) light cream or half & half olive oil fresh ground black pepper and salt to taste homemade garlic croutons (optional) & chopped flat leaf parsley Utensils needed: oven or toaster oven and roasting pan or tray, frying pan & lid, blender or food processor, large heavy saucepan with lid. 1. Preheat oven or toaster oven to 300F 2. Split, quarter and seed butternut squash, and arrange on roasting tray together with cut chunks of onion and head of garlic. Drizzle with a little olive oil and roast 1 hr or until all is golden and tender, including garlic. 3. Clean and chop leek, including top green leaves. Sauté in a little oil for in frying pan 5 minutes. Then add 2 cups of chicken broth, turn down to simmer with lid on until tender - about 12 - 15 minutes. 4. When butternut etc is cooked, scrape it from skin and place in food processor along with the onion, cumin, and some pepper. Squeeze the garlic cloves - which should be soft and buttery - from their skins and add to food processor. 5. Add some of the rest of the chicken broth and process to a puré. Gradually add the leek and liquid from pan. Process until all is smooth, adding more of the chicken broth as needed. 6. Place the mixture in the saucepan and gently heat. Add the rest of the broth as needed for the desired consistency.. Add the cream, reserving 2 TBS for swirling as a garnish when served. Check the seasoning - adding salt and pepper as needed. 7. Serve with a swirl of cream, chopped parsley and small homemade garlic-flavoured croutons. SharonCb o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by compumom (My Page) on Thu, Oct 29, 09 at 12:56 I love butternut squash and as a matter of fact, I roasted some last night! Here's one of my favorite soup recipes: Butternut Squash Soup 1 Tblsp Olive oil or butter 2-3 lbs Butternut squash, peeled, and diced into 1 inch chunks 3 large carrots chopped 1 medium onion chopped 1 Tblsp ginger(1"piece)minced 2 quarts of vegetable stock or chicken stock or cold water (I use chicken) 1 bunch parsley, chopped Pinch of: nutmeg Powdered ginger Curry powder Parmesan cheese Heat the oil or butter over medium heat in a large saucepot, sauté the squash, carrots, onion and ginger for 3 minutes, until they are lightly browned. Add the stock and some orange zest (if desired) and bring to a boil. Lower to simmer and cook uncovered for 35-40 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Add the parsley, nutmeg, salt, pepper, ginger and curry to taste. Puree the soup with a handheld immersion blender, food processor or regular blender until smooth and creamy. Soup can be garnished with fresh sage leaves and Parmesan Crostini. Serves 4-6 people o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by doucanoe (My Page) on Thu, Oct 29, 09 at 15:07 I made this last spring and liked it so much I made a double batch for our soup party a couple of weeks ago! Sorry, I didn't take a photo....maybe next time! A couple of things I do differently: I brown the pork cubes a bit before adding to the crockpot, and I sub a couple of yukon gold potatoes for the parsnips, only because I am not a fan of parsnips. Hearty Pork Stew with Squash Source: Penzeys One 2/09 1-1/2 lb boneless pork loin roast, trimmed and cubed (I used boneless chops) 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4" slices 1 medium onion, chopped 2 c peeld parsnips, cubed 1-1/2 c butternut squash, peeled & cubed 4 c chicken broth 1 T fresh sage or 1 tsp dried 2 tsp fresh thyme or 3/4 tsp dried 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 3 T flour 3 T butter, softened In 4-5 quart slow cooker, mix the pork and remaining ingredients except flour and butter. Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours. OR... place in a covered pot in the oven at 350F for 2 hours. In a small bowl, mix together the flour and butter. Gradually stir into stew until blended. Increase setting to high or return to oven. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer, stirring occasionally until thickened. 6 servings Linda o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by lpinkmountain (My Page) on Fri, Oct 30, 09 at 8:59 Being a person who likes to buy in season, (and cheap), at this point there will hardly be a week that goes by when I'm not eating some type of squash dish. I have a gazillion T&T recipes, plus lots in the "to try" file. But not one for squash yeast bread, which is what I want to try in the bread machine. I have one recipe for it in Mollie Katzen's "Enchanted Broccoli Forest" cookbook, but it is a sponge method type bread and I am NOT going there (been there, done that, do not have the time or patience). Here's what I'm making this weekend, due to having the celery and pepper. Got it out of a vegetarian magazine but I don't know what it was called, it was NOT "Vegetarian Times." Neli's Pumpkin and Leek Soup (sorry, don't know who Neli is, but I think the article said it was someone's aunt in Australia.) 1 large or 2 small leeks (I'll probably use the cheaper onion option) 1 rib celery (I'll probably use two or three, just to use them up) 1 clove garlic 1 green pepper (mine is yellow) 2 tsp. oil 1 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes (I'll use canned) 5 cups vegetable stock (I'm sure you could use chicken stock) 1 1/4 lbs. pumpkin or winter squash (I'll use the squash, I don't care for most pumpkins you can get in the store) 1/2- 3/4 tsp. oregano (I may use the last of the fresh stuff growing out in the garden) Fresh ground pepper and salt to taste. (Note: I add one can pinto beans to this) Cook leeks, celery, peppers, garlic and fresh tomatoes if using, in oil. Add stock, pumpkin, oregano, pepper, etc. Simmer 20 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley to serve. Great with cornbread. o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by sally2 (My Page) on Fri, Oct 30, 09 at 9:42 I want to play, but I don't have time to post any recipes right now. I'll be back for a butternut squash risotto recipe, and maybe a few other recipes. I love, love, love winter squash. Sally o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by joanm (My Page) on Fri, Oct 30, 09 at 10:40 I received butternut squash in my veggie box this week. I didn't know much about this veggie so I picked a sweet sounding recipe to try and we loved it. Carmelized Butternut Squash Ina Garten 2 medium butternut squash (4 to 5 pounds total) 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut off and discard the ends of each butternut squash. Peel the squash, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds. Cut the squash into 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-inch cubes and place them on a baking sheet. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. With clean hands, toss all the ingredients together and spread in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 45 to 55 minutes, until the squash is tender and the glaze begins to caramelize. While roasting, turn the squash a few times with a spatula, to be sure it browns evenly. Taste for seasonings and serve hot. o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by prairie_love (My Page) on Fri, Oct 30, 09 at 13:43 My favorite restaurant makes a butternut squash ravioli with sage cream sauce. If one of you can provide me with a T&T squash ravioli recipe, I'd love to give this a try. Ann o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by robinkateb (My Page) on Fri, Oct 30, 09 at 15:34 Lpink I have a squash bread recipe that I make in the bread machine. It's posted on my blog, although here it is Winter Squash Whole Wheat Bread 1 cup winter squash puree 1 Tbsp butter at warm room temperature or melted (you could sub oil if you want) 1/2 cup water 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour 1 cup all purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar (I use what ever sugar I am in the mood for, brown, sugar in the raw, turbinado, maple sugar...) 1 Tbsp vital wheat gluten (optional, especially if you use some white flour) 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 3/4 tsp yeast Place the ingredients in your bread machine in the order listed. Turn it on and let the machine make you bread. (A note on measuring flour. When using a bread machine it is important to measure accurately as you will not have a chance to adjust the quantity of flour while kneading. Spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level it off with a knife. The amount of four I get when using this method id vastly different from when I use the measuring cup to scoop up the flour and then leveling with the knife, or sometimes just wiggling the cup to level.) If you don't have a bread machine you can still make this, because bread has been around for a long time and bread machines are a new thing. Just put the yeast in the water and allow to stand until bubbly in the bowl of your stand mixer. Add the butter, squash puree, sugar, salt and vital wheat gluten. With the mixer on low add the flour until the bread forms a ball that pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Continue kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic. I also have a recipe on there for pureed butternut squash with chipotle. This time of year I am trying to find uses for squash so the timing is excellent. -Robin Here is a link that might be useful: Chipotle Roasted Butternut Squash Puree o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by shambo (My Page) on Fri, Oct 30, 09 at 18:43 Here's a family recipe that uses pumpkin but could be adapted to use any mashed winter squash. If you're looking for an alternative to regular pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving, this might be worth trying. It was a favorite of my mom and her sister. Glyki Kolokithopita (Greek Pumpkin Pie) A real change of pace from the traditional Thanksgiving pumpkin pie. Crispy fillo layers, a delicately spiced pumpkin filling, drenched in a luscious light honey syrup. Different and delicious. Filling: 2 large cans pumpkin ½ cup sweet, unsalted butter 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup finely chopped walnuts 1 cup golden raisins Syrup: 1½ cups sugar ½ cup honey 2 cups water Pastry: 1 pound fillo dough 2 cups finely chopped walnuts ½ - ¾ pound sweet, unsalted butter, melted Filling Preparation: In large saucepan, combine canned pumpkin, ½ cup butter (1 cube), and salt. Simmer over medium/low heat for 15 minutes to evaporate moisture and thicken; stir frequently and do not allow to burn. Remove from heat. Add sugar, cinnamon, cloves, raisins, and 1 cup walnuts. Set mixture aside. Syrup Preparation: In saucepan, combine sugar, water and honey. Bring mixture to boil. Continue to boil until syrup is slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Glyki Kolokithopita Assembly: Brush bottom and sides of 10" x 15" baking pan with melted butter. Layer about 5 fillo sheets for bottom of pita. Do not cut bottom fillo sheets to pan size; keep sides up. Brush butter between each layer of fillo; brush sides. For next 5 fillo sheets, brush with butter and sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Spoon in pumpkin filling; spread evenly. Fold fillo sides over to completely enclose filling and brush generously with butter. Cut remaining fillo sheets to pan size. Layer next 5 fillo sheets, brushing with butter and sprinkling with chopped walnuts. Layer last fillo sheets, brushing butter between each layer only. Trim excess fillo dough from sides and corners of pan. Brush top generously with butter. Cut through top 3-4 fillo layers only; do not cut all the way through. Bake pita at 350° for 50 60 minutes; pita should be light, golden brown. Let cool for 15 minutes. Pour syrup over warm pita. Let Glyki Kolokithopita cool and absorb all of syrup before cutting all the way through, at least four hours or over night Do not cover until completely cooled. Serve at room temperature or cold. Refrigerate leftovers. (If you're really bored, I can post a link to watch a decade old video of me preparing this dish.) o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by jessyf (My Page) on Fri, Oct 30, 09 at 19:32 I'll watch that video, Shambo, link away! o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by sally2 (My Page) on Fri, Oct 30, 09 at 19:59 Here's the butternut squash risotto recipe I promised. I'm sure I must have posted this one before, probably on one of the old risotto threads, but I'll do it again. It's from The Complete Italian Vegetarian Cookbook by Jack Bishop Risotto with Butternut Squash and Sage 6 cups vegetable stock 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium onion, minced 6 large fresh sage leaves, minced, plus 8 leaves for frying (optional) 1/2 small butternut squash, (about 1 pound), stringy pulp and seeds discarded, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 cup white wine 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for the table Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Bring the stock to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Keep it warm over low heat. 2. Heat the oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a heavy-bottomed medium pot. Add the onion and saute over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced sage and cook for 30 seconds to release the flavor. Stir in the squash and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often to coat the pieces. 3. Add the wine and 1 cup of the warm stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the squash is very tender, about 25 minutes. (If the pot runs dry, add more warm stock as needed.) Uncover the pot and cook off any extra liquid. 4. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the rice and cook for 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup of the warm stock and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice absorbs the liquid. Continue adding stock in 1/2-cup increments, stirring, until the rice is creamy and soft, but still a bit al dente, about 25 minutes. (Add hot water if you run out of stock.) 5 Remove the pot from the heat and vigorously stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the 1/2 cup cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Divide the risotto among individual soup bowls and garnish with the fried sage leaves, if using. Serve immediately with more grated cheese passed separately at the table. ***** That caramelized butternut squash recipe of Ina Garten's sounds remotely similar to something my son did with acorn squash. Well, the brown sugar part's similar, lol. I don't remember exactly what he did, but it was a very simple dish, and quite delicious. Okay, I just called him, and here's what he says he did. It's still vague, as he didn't measure, but we'll just say the ingredients are to taste. Baked Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar Acorn squash cut in half - 1/2 per person, or 1 per person if they're really hungry butter - softened enough to spread easily Brown Sugar - maybe a couple of tablespoons per half squash, or to taste. Bourbon (optional - that was my idea) Salt and pepper to taste Scoop the seeds out of the squash. Spread the butter on the cut side of each squash, actually mashing it into the hollowed out part. Smash (his word) an ample amount of brown sugar into the hollowed out part of the squash. If using bourbon, drizzle a little bit, about a teaspoon to a tablespoon, over the same area. Season with salt and pepper to taste if desired. Place the squash cut side down (yes, he insists that's correct) on a baking sheet and bake at 375 for about 30 minutes. You can turn the cut side up during the last 5 to ten minutes of cooking if it needs browning. Sally o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by shambo (My Page) on Fri, Oct 30, 09 at 20:23 Sally, I just finally got the hang of making risotto. And I love the idea of adding butternut squash. Thanks for the recipe. Jessy, here's the link. We made it about ten years ago, and I haven't looked at it for a while. I only hope I haven't embarrassed myself... Here is a link that might be useful: Kolokithopita o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by lpinkmountain (My Page) on Sat, Oct 31, 09 at 13:34 Shambo that video is AWESOME! If I had more patience with dough I would make that in a nano second, considering pumpkin pie and backlava are two of my favorite desserts! Also thanks RobinKate for the bread recipe. Today is a gray day and I think I am going to warm up the kitchen by baking bread! o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by shambo (My Page) on Sat, Oct 31, 09 at 19:52 Lpink, thanks for the kind comments. And RobinKate, I've also copied the yeast bread recipe. I really like the idea of a more savory yeast bread made with pumpkin/winter squash rather than the usual sweet quick breads. I bet it would make really good dinner rolls. o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by lpinkmountain (My Page) on Sun, Nov 1, 09 at 9:37 The bread was very good! I had it for breakfast this morning with cinnamon sugar. o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by robinkateb (My Page) on Sun, Nov 1, 09 at 10:58 Glad you liked the bread!! I sometimes add some cooked cracked wheat to the recipe and I prefer it that way, I am still working on the perfect ratios for that in the bread machine. It is based on my regular/evryday bread recipe. Shambo, there are many savory applications for pumpkin/squash puree. it adds moistness and flavor to waffles, pancakes, bread, rolls... Plus a ton of vitamins. Your video is great. So nice to "meet" you. Somewhere I think I have a recipe for pumpkin cinnamon rolls I want to try. The question is where? -Robin Here is a link that might be useful: My Everyday Bread Recipe o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by annie1992 (My Page) on Sun, Nov 1, 09 at 11:35 robin, the recipe I have been keeping to try is a cinnamon loaf, one of those you roll up like cinnamon rolls and then you have the spiral of cinnamon filling when it's sliced. I've got to find it. shambo, that was a great video. I love pumpkin pie filling, but not pie crust so much, so this might be a good option, thanks. Annie o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by sally2 (My Page) on Sun, Nov 1, 09 at 12:52 Boo hoo hoo, my computer just doesn't do videos very well any more. DH says it's because it's too old to upgrade to the level needed to play the videos. I tried to watch your video, Shambo, but it just doesn't translate to my computer. The vidoe goes in wa-a-a-ay slo-o-o-w, stop, start motion. I can't even do you tube. :-( Anyway, I want to try your recipe, Shambo, but I have a couple of questions. Do you brush the butter between the first 5 pieces of fillo, or do you lay 5 pieces down, then brush with butter, then add the next 5 pieces, or do you brush butter between each and every piece of fillo, then starting to add the walnuts between pieces 6 thru 10? I'm thinking it's the latter, but I'm not completely sure. Also, could it be made with a 9x13 inch pan, or slightly smaller? My pans are either a bit smaller or larger than what your recipe calls for. It looks so good, though. I hope you enjoy the risotto if you make it. Sally o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by theresafic (My Page) on Sun, Nov 1, 09 at 13:01 Here is a squash soup I made last week. It was really good. The changes I made: I used one big squash, don't know the name but it was not butternut or acorn. I did not make the croutons, but they sound like it would make the dish. I used evaporated milk (all I had). Winter Squash Soup with Gruyère Croutons Bon Appétit : December 1996 Serves 8 Ingredients Soup 1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 large garlic cloves, chopped 3 14 1/2-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth 4 cups 1-inch pieces peeled butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds) 4 cups 1-inch pieces peeled acorn squash (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 1/4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme 1 1/4 teaspoons minced fresh sage 1/4 cup whipping cream 2 teaspoons sugar Croutons 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter 24 1/4-inch-thick baguette bread slices 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage print a shopping list for this recipe PreparationFor soup: Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth, all squash and herbs; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until squash is very tender, about 20 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender. Return soup to same pot. Stir in cream and sugar; bring to simmer. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill. Rewarm over medium heat before serving.) For croutons: Preheat broiler. Butter 1 side of each bread slice. Arrange bread, buttered side up, on baking sheet. Broil until golden, about 1 minute. Turn over. Sprinkle cheese, then thyme and sage over. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil until cheese melts, about 1 minute. Ladle soup into bowls. Top each with croutons and serve. o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by shambo (My Page) on Sun, Nov 1, 09 at 14:11 Robin, I followed your link. I'm always on the lookout for cracked wheat bread recipes. So far I've got a couple that I like, but I definitely want to try yours. I've got a bread machine, but don't like the crust when it does the baking, so I always bake in the oven. But the machine sure helps with the kneading and rising. Sally, regarding the filo, you separate all the filo leaves with a good brushing of butter. For a savory pita like spanakopita, my family used olive oil between the sheets and saved the butter for the top. As an aside, one of my uncles married a non-Greek girl and she tried once to save calories & fat when making baklava. She didn't brush the individual pastry sheets with butter, just a bit on the pan bottom and a bit on the top. All the filo just kind-of glued itself together and became a big soggy mess swimming in syrup. I'm sure using a 9x12 pan would work too. Lately my grocery stores have been selling a different size of filo, made specifically for the 9 x 12 pans. Since all my family recipes call for the larger 14 x 18 sheets, I have to play around with adjusting the filo sheets to my larger pans. I do a lot of overlapping. I've actually got two large pans handed down from my grandmother to my mother and now to me. Here is a link that might be useful: Frozen filo dough sizes available o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by theresafic (My Page) on Sun, Nov 1, 09 at 14:14 A salad I made a couple of months ago and took to a work potluck. It was good; different. The only changes I made is using brown lentils instead of green and I used squash instead of pumpkin. Spiced Pumpkin, Lentil, and Goat Cheese Salad Bon Appétit : October 2009 by Ross Dobson Makes 6 servings This fall salad balances earthy, tangy, sweet, and creamy flavors. Ingredients 3/4 cup French green lentils* 6 cups 1-inch pieces peeled seeded sugar pumpkin or butternut squash 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon hot smoked Spanish paprika** 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 4 cups baby arugula 1 cup soft goat cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup thinly sliced mint leaves 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Preparation Cook lentils in boiling salted water until tender but firm, about 30 minutes. Drain lentils. Rinse under cold water, then drain. Preheat oven to 375°F. Place pumpkin in large bowl; toss with 2 tablespoons oil, cumin, paprika, and sea salt. Arrange pumpkin in single layer on baking sheet; roast 20 minutes. Turn pumpkin over. Roast until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool. Combine lentils, pumpkin, and oil from baking sheet with arugula, half of goat cheese, mint, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates; sprinkle remaining goat cheese over. o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by robinkateb (My Page) on Mon, Nov 2, 09 at 10:32 Annie, I often do that with my cracked wheat bread, I use melted butter, cinnamon and sugar in the swirl. It comes out too sweet for our tastes without the butter. It makes amazing french toast. o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by terri_pacnw (My Page) on Mon, Nov 2, 09 at 11:59 This recipe caught my eye at FoodGawker..because it's so simple and I have all the ingredients. And while you are there put in pumpkin and/or squash into the search...and be tempted and teased by Food Porn. Here is a link that might be useful: Baked Feta Pumpkin o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by caliloo (My Page) on Mon, Nov 2, 09 at 14:50 This is one that we really enjoy...... Butternut Squash Ravioli Filling 1/2-3/4 large butternut squash, peeled,seeded and chopped 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ lb prosciutto chopped fine 1/2 cup ricotta cheese salt and pepper Wonton Wrappers ¾ cup butter 1 ½ tbsp fresh sage Steam squash until easily pierced with a fork. Saute prosciutto in a bit of EVO until just warmed through. Mash squash, and add spices, cheese, proscuitto and salt and pepper. Cool. Drop a spoonfull of filling in the center of each wrapper, moisten edges with water, and cover with a separate wrapper. Pinch edges together and refrigerate until needed. Cook ravioli in boiling salted water for about 3 - 5 minutes, drain, and serve with preferred sauce. Brown Butter Sage Sauce 3/4 cup of butter in a saucepan over med-high heat until butter turns brown. Interestingly enough, this is what happened: frothy, clarity with butterfat globs, clear, frothy, then brown under the froth. Take off heat, and whisk in 1 1/2 tbs. of fresh sage. Keep warm on low heat on back burner. o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by adoptedbygreyhounds (My Page) on Mon, Nov 2, 09 at 17:04 The Sunflower Cafe is a vegetarian restaurant in Atlanta and this is one of their entrees. I have made this several times, sometimes I leave off the acorn squash! As the chef said, the recipe is very "harvesty" and colorful. Café Sunflowers Stuffed Acorn Squash Hands on time: 25 minutes Total time: 1 hour and 30 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 medium acorn squash 4 tablespoons soy margarine, melted 4 teaspoons honey Paprika Salt 1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil 1 cup sliced button mushrooms 1 cup shredded red cabbage 1 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup corn kernels 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup raw chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons cooked wild rice 1/4 cup cooked navy beans 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons herbes de Provence (basil, marjoram, savory, rosemary, thyme and lavender) 3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon Pinch coriander Pinch black pepper Pinch allspice 1 cup chopped fresh spinach Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut the top quarter off the squash. If necessary, cut a coin size off the bottom ridges so the squash can stand upright. Scoop out the seeds. Brush the inside of each squash with the margarine. Drizzle with the honey and sprinkle with paprika and salt. Place the squash in a large baking dish. Add water to the pan to 1/2 inch deep. Cover the pan with foil, making four 1-inch slashes as vents for the steam to escape. Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick can go easily into the squash. Heat the oil in a saute pan over high heat. Saute the mushrooms until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the cabbage and carrots and saute for 3 minutes. Add the corn, cranberries, walnuts, wild rice, navy beans and garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add the herbes de Provence, tarragon, coriander, black pepper, allspice and a pinch more of paprika; stir well. Season to taste with salt. Stir in the spinach and remove from the heat. When the squash are done, stuff them with the filling. Serve hot. Notes: This entree is so beautiful, it can be served on your nicest occasions. But be very careful when seasoning the filling: With each taste, you'll be tempted to, you know, check again to make sure there's enough, uh, salt. Yeah, salt. Better taste one more time . . . before you know it, you won't have enough filling left for the squash. Nutrition: Per serving: 530 calories (percent of calories from fat, 48), 9 grams protein, 66 grams carbohydrates, 10 grams fiber, 30 grams fat (4 grams saturated), no cholesterol, 169 milligrams sodium. Harvest 1 Harvest 2 Here is a link that might be useful: Sunflower Cafe's recipe o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by lpinkmountain (My Page) on Sun, Nov 8, 09 at 12:49 Adoptedbygreyhounds thanks so much for sharing that gorgeous picture! I would love something like that. Stuffed squash is so fun, but I rarely make it. Not worth the extra work for single-me and hard to keep and reheat at work, which is where I eat the majority of my meals. I need hash food one can eat by just reheating and scooping up. I could make stuffed squash and then scoop out the filling for the leftovers, but what I tend to do is bake it and scoop it first, then make a casserole type melange, or a skillet melange. I also do peeled butternut a lot. I'd be interested in any spaghetti squash recipes. I tried it for the first time last year, it was good but NO WAY resembled spaghetti, so my plan to serve it with spaghetti sauce died. I liked it with just butter, salt and pepper and maybe some parm. cheese. Seems like it would be better for that butternut lasagne than butternut--more texture and flavor. I make butternut lasagne and didn't really care for it--too bland. I think it was the cheese sauce, it overpowered the squash, IMHO, because I had pumpkin ravioli with sage brown butter sauce at a restaurant and it was FAB. Here's one recipe which would be great to serve as a side dish for Thanksgiving if you have a vegan in attendance. Also just plain good. It's from my Williams and Sonoma Vegetable Cookbook, one of my favorite cookbooks. Not one really unusual recipe in it, but just great versions of the tried and true, and really inspiring photos to go along. A good book to put on your Christmas gift list to give to a vegetable gardner, CSA member, or just someone who loves veggies or is trying to amp up their vegetable intake. Pumpkin Baked with Tomatoes and Rosemary, from Williams and Sonoma's Vegetable cookbook 1 2 lb. baking pumpkin or winter squash (I used a butternut) 4 TBLSP EVOO Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 yellow onion, chopped 3-5 cloves garlic, minced 2 cans (12 oz. ones) chopped tomatoes Pinch sugar 1-2 tsp. minced fresh rosemary (less than half that dried.) Peel the squash/pumpkin. Slice into 1/2 inch slices and fry in 3 TBLSP of the olive oil until just browned, about 6 min. total. Add more oil if needed to prevent sticking. Drain the pumpkin on pieces of paper towel to soak up extra oil. Add more oil to the pan if needed, and sautee the onion and then add the garlic at the end. Then add the tomatoes, salt, sugar and rosemary. Saute until flavors blend. It will take 15-20 minutes for this mix to get saucy. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees for the last step. Now assemble the squash and sauce in a casserole or baking pan for the oven, (they suggest 11 or 12 inches square or a 13 x 9 inch rectangle). Arrange layers of sauteed pumpkin alternately with layers of sauce, ending with sauce, (should have 3 layers of each according to the recipe). Drizzle the top with the reserved 1 TBLSP EVOO. Bake until the top is glazed brown in spots and the pumpkin is tender when pierced with a knife in spots, (30-35 min.). Check after 25 min. to prevent overbrowning. Remove from oven and serve hot or at room tem. Lpink's notes. You may have to sautee the pumpkin/squash longer than 6 min. to get it tender. Also may need more oil and possibly more tomato sauce. I'll bet you could skip the layering and just throw the sauce over the pumpkin, top with some parm. cheese under the broiler and serve as a stew. I'm lovin' the idea of feta with pumpkin. Here's a pic I scanned from the cookbook. ACTUAL results may not be this photogenic, lol! (At least if you're me). o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by chase (My Page) on Sun, Nov 8, 09 at 13:21 I'll be playing today but I am soooooooooo boring! I'm doing a turkey and one of the sides will be roasted butternut squash with olive oil, thyme and rosemary. One of my favourite, and I'm really looking forward to it. o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by teresa_nc7 (My Page) on Sun, Nov 8, 09 at 14:23 Did you specify winter squash? I made some corn chowder today and added a little diced zucchini to it as I had a piece left over from vegetable beef soup earlier this week. You don't really taste the zucchini with the creamed corn, bacon, potato, onion, chicken stock, and cream. But it added another vegetable and the zuke didn't go to waste....and that's a "good thing." o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by sally2 (My Page) on Sun, Nov 8, 09 at 17:50 I'm thinking any squash is acceptable. It all looks and sounds so good I'm having trouble making up my mind. Lpink, your last entry looks so good I wanted to make it, but I'm out of canned tomatoes, so I think I'll make the Caramelized Butternut Squash that Joan posted, except I'm thinking of tinkering with it just a little. For one thing, my one lonesome little butternut squash from my garden is quite small, and I have one large acorn squash, so I think I'll cut up both kind and have a medley of 2 squashes. We'll see how that works. Shambo, I tried your video again, and it worked! That's a great video, and it helped a lot to see you assemble the pie. You should be on Food Network. I was hoping to make it, but I forgot to buy the fillo, and only got one can of pumpkin. That's what I get for going to the store after work without a list. I will try it sometime, though. Sally o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Sun, Nov 8, 09 at 18:11 You're all making me want to like squash! I keep trying but can't seem to enjoy it. Except for those zuchinni fritters....LOL I'll be back later to pick a name from the hat.... Nancy o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by ann_t (My Page) on Sun, Nov 8, 09 at 20:38 I baked a ham earlier this week and we had Roasted Butternut squash as a side. I like the addition of rosemary. Home Cookin Chapter: Recipes From Thibeault's Table Butternut Squash (Roasted) ========================== Adapted from: Sugar in the Raw Butternut Squash 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon brown sugar salt pepper . Cut the butternut squash into 1 inch cubes. Coat the squash with the olive oil. Mix together the sugar, rosemary, salt and pepper and toss with the squash. Place in a shallow roasting pan and roast in a 375°F oven until the squash is tender. Watch carefully so that the squash doesn't burn. o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Sun, Nov 8, 09 at 22:43 Here we go..... drum roll.... I'm reaching in and pulling out a name of the above posters! Who is going to pick the next Cookalong *star* ingredient???? It is....omg....it's the last name I added to the hat.... AnnT!!!!!! Ann, if you will post on here what our next ingredient focus is to be, I'll set up the next thread... Nancy o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by sally2 (My Page) on Sun, Nov 8, 09 at 23:15 Huh, I thought we had till the end of Sunday night. Well, here's my entry anyway. I made the roasted butternut squash that JoanM posted. I used my one and only lonely butternut squash from my garden this year. I love simple recipes that have great flavor, and this one does. I also made a recipe for Dahl that I heard on Splendid Table today to go with the squash, some brown rice, and I sauteed some Mustard greens from my garden , (I think it was mustard, I can't remember what I planted, but it was either mustard or Chinese Cabbage) to round it out and have something other than brown. close up of caramelized squash Sally o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by ann_t (My Page) on Mon, Nov 9, 09 at 0:25 Thanks for organizing each Cookalong Nancy. My choice is Potatoes. So versatile, lots of different varieties and can be used in just about every course - soups, appetizers, salads, main dish, sides, breads even desserts. Ann o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Mon, Nov 9, 09 at 8:03 Thank you Ann, that a great choice. I don't think I have ever known anyone who didn't like potatoes. It's one of those basic's that we all enjoy and I know I never get tired of trying different recipes. There are so many things to make from potatoes, I hope everyone posts their favorite and special recipes. Here's the connecting link to the next Cookalong. Nancy Here is a link that might be useful: Cookalong #15 ----------- POTATOES o RE: Cookalong #14 -------------SQUASH clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings * Posted by lpinkmountain (My Page) on Mon, Nov 9, 09 at 10:50 Sally, your dal looks yummy! It reminds me of the squash dish I have been eating all week--yellow split pea and squash soup. I didn't post the recipe because it was just OK, not bad but I won't make it again due to the recipe being unclear. Also, the split peas must have been way too old because their texture wasn't all that smooth in the soup even though I cooked and cooked them. Squash and lentil is a good combo in my book, but I have better curried split pea soup recipes and curried pumpkin soup recipes which I could use in the future to make this soup combo. Adding yellow split peas is a good way to ramp up the protein content of squash soup, if you are a veggie like me and are concerned with such things. I'm very excited about potatoes, as I eat them a lot due to their low price, versatility, and general yumminess.

Posted by becky_ca (My Page) on Mon, Feb 9, 09 at 12:29 Awww Woodie, you make me blush! Glad you enjoyed it - I thought Ina's recipe looked good too, but more labor intensive. Here's a recipe I tried recently for marinated mushrooms that we really liked too. I think it needs way more garlic then it calls for, though - next time I'll double up on the garlic, and maybe add some raw at the end of the cooking time, too. The overall flavor was good so it's worth some tweaking. Becky * Exported from MasterCook * Marinated Mushrooms II Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 1 small onion -- thinly sliced 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons dried parsley 1 teaspoon ground dry mustard 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 cloves garlic -- peeled and crushed 1 pound small fresh button mushrooms 1. In a medium saucepan, mix red wine vinegar, olive oil, onion, salt, parsley, dry mustard, brown sugar and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Stir in mushrooms. Simmer 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to sterile containers and chill in the refrigerator until serving. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by dixiedog_2007 (My Page) on Tue, Feb 10, 09 at 16:00 Becky I have never had Scampi with mustard in it. Very different and thanks for the review Woodie. I will have to give that a try. I think this is what I am going to do/make: The Roasted Garlic Soup (I have made this before but not in a long time and we really like it). Ann's Spanish Tapa - Garlic Shrimp Recipe which she sent to me in her appetizer section of her cookbook (recipe posted above by David). Definetely crusty bread to go along with that. Ann's Chicken Wings which are rubbed with fresh garlic, pepper, salt and lemon zest. I would serve with some celery sticks and cheat and make some Buttermilk Dip from Penzey's. There is another Garlic Chicken Wing Recipe that I came across on a blog that sounds good too but I like trusted sources. A garden salad and make Roasted Garlic Dressing to go overtop. Also debating on Pastor Ryan's Tomatoes with Ricotta that is posted over on Pioneer Woman's site. I love mussels in wine and garlic and have thought about that. Clams are good that way too. Oh, there is just too much to choose from as I love garlic. I am thinking for dessert that it will be simple and just make some cute cupcakes - chocolate with buttercream or cream cheese icing and decorated. What have others thought about making? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Tue, Feb 10, 09 at 16:58 I haven't decided for sure but I think I'll make a tossed salad with homemade garlic ranch dressing, chicken...with garlic, garlic and more garlic, garlic rolls, still deciding on the veg.... dessert, something chocolate! I'm remembering some garlic rolls that Sherry, Peppi and Linda and I had when we were in Gatlinburg. I'm going to try to duplicate those. Nancy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by mustangs (My Page) on Tue, Feb 10, 09 at 17:31 Nancy, I remember the garlic rolls and the stick of butter that we brought into the restaurant in my purse. Raymond thinks it's his birthday dinner: Mini Onion Quiches Filet Salteado Yellow Rice Garlic Cheese Biscuits Deep Fried Asparagus -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Thu, Feb 12, 09 at 16:12 Dug this off of page 2.... I don't remember ever making a flattened whole chicken before, it's going to be a first for my garlic dinner on Sat night. Cathy, I forgot you brought the butter! I know I filled up on the rolls. So, how are the dinner plans coming along???? Nancy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by caboodle (My Page) on Thu, Feb 12, 09 at 16:48 This may sound a little weird, but it is sooo good. I got the idea from a 'grilling with Bobby Flay' show where one of his guests made this. It becomes very much like like a butter when finished. Is great eaten just as is or spread on crostini. This is how to make one serving of what I call an onion-garlic sandwich: Slice an onion in half crosswise. Cover one of halves with minced garlic and dot it with butter. Season however you like. Place the second half on top of the first like a sandwich. Wrap in foil and grill about an hour over medium heat or even indirect heat. You can also do this in the oven. Everything sounds so good. I don't know which of the recipes I'm going to try. When I can get hold of some smaller eggplants, I'll definitely be making those. They're beautiful! Judi -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by joanm (My Page) on Thu, Feb 12, 09 at 21:14 Well the garlic was my idea. I did my shopping on Tuesday and I was planning on garlic pasta, scampi, and then trying the soup with some baby pasta in it. I just about got my groceries put away and I got the call to rush to hospital because my brothers heart stopped and they called a code on his room. Wow! By the time I got there his heart had stopped 3 times and they couldn't get a pulse back. 51 years old and he died of congestive heart failure. I am still in shock. This is the first time I have lost an immediate family member as an adult (grand parents passed when I was young). I didn't realize that people bring you food. I didn't even realize that I would need it. I am just exhausted. I was told that more food deliveries would be coming tomorrow. I feel like I am on another planet. I have a pantry full of garlic and next week I will probably treat myself to a garlic fest and think of you guys but I will probably miss this weekend. What a drag. Death sucks big time!! My parents are in shock, they never expected to out live their kids. I feel so heavy, sorry to put a burden on the thread. I figured since the garlic was my idea I shouldn't just disappear without saying anything. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by mustangs (My Page) on Thu, Feb 12, 09 at 21:22 OMG!!! This is horrible, I am so sorry for your lose. I just don't know what to say. You just do what you have to do to take care of yourself and your family. We will be thinking of you. Cathy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by ssommerville (My Page) on Thu, Feb 12, 09 at 21:38 Joanm, Wow, I am so very sorry. I can't even imagine what you are going through. How tragic, and I am so sorry you have to go through this. The last thing you should be worrying about is a garlic dinner. Know that we are here for you if you need support. I am sending best wishes, prayers, and nothing but good thougts your way. Shelley S. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Thu, Feb 12, 09 at 22:27 Joan, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. What a shock!!!!! My best to all of your family. Don't worry, I'll eat your share of garlic. I'll pull a name out of the hat for the next Cookalong. Nancy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by caliloo (My Page) on Fri, Feb 13, 09 at 6:59 Joan, I am so sorry, what a horrible situation. Take care of yourself and your family, you will be in my thoughts. BTW - it is my DH Birthday this week and he is a huge garlic lover, so I am going to make a garlic dinner and let him think it is special for him too. LOL! Here is what I have planned..... Tossed salad with a roasted garlic aoili type dressing Gigot de Sept Heures Garlic Mashed Potatoes Roasted Broccoli (do I dare put garlic in here too?) And some sort of Brittle Bark - I've tried it and it is good, but I think I can make it just as well a LOT cheaper! Thanks everyone for the inspiration and ideas! Alexa Here is a link that might be useful: Brittle Bark -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by chase (My Page) on Fri, Feb 13, 09 at 7:50 Joan I am so sorry for your families loss . He was much too young, what a shock. Take care , we'll be thinking of you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by kathleenca (My Page) on Fri, Feb 13, 09 at 12:51 Joan, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with your parents and you. Take care, Kathleen -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by coconut-nj (My Page) on Fri, Feb 13, 09 at 14:01 Joan, 51, that's so sad and I can sure understand what a shock this must be to all of you. The garlic ... and us will be here when you get back to it. I love garlic like many of you and use it in almost everything. I do think it's super healthy for you. Smiles. We are going to have a garlic weekend. Started early last night by rubbing garlic on the pizza dough after it's first bake and including roasted garlic on the finished pie. Yum. Christys pie had fresh italian sausage with plenty of garlic, onions, roasted garlic, mushrooms, fresh mozzarella and then parmessian grated on later. My pizza was roasted garlic, mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, frozen basil and provolone. Very good. Tomorrow night Christy wants steak for her Valentines dinner and I want shrimp, so she will get a New York strip also rubbed with garlic before it goes on the grill pan or grill, depending on weather.. then topped with some of the roasted garlic made into a roasted garlic butter. I was going to make scampi with my shrimp, but I feel like boiled shrimp so I'll do it my regular way by boiling a bunch of garlic in the water first, with some lemons, a little celery and a capfull of crab boil. No Old Bay in this house ever. Hate the stuff. I get my crab boil smuggled up North by our Louisanna relatives. ;] I'll make a nice remoulade to go with the boiled shrimp, making it heavy on the garlic. I haven't made garlic dip in a while so I'll make some of that for us to snack on while dinner is being made. Not quite sure yet what potato and veg I'll make. I'll bet there will be more garlic in them though. So, none of us have come up with a garlic dessert yet, eh? Chuckling. Sunday I'm going to make this recipe I invented many years ago when I was working in a restaurant where each night I had to come up with one vegetarian and one meat entre each night. I made these and they became a real favorite. Avocado Enchiladas. Flour tortillas, thick slices of avocado on them, garlic powder, monterey jack. Roll up and make a sauce of sour cream, thinned a bit and with a ton of garlic powder and a little sea salt. Pour over enchiladas and bake until cheese melts. It was rediculously simple but really tasty. Years later I changed it up to use roasted garlic inside and in the sauce too, but the garlic powder gives a nice kick to it and I continue to use it as well. This is one of the few places I use garlic powder in such a standout way. Hmm.. maybe I'll just make this as a side dish with out Valentines dinner instead of a starch and have a salad with. Ceasar of course.. smiles. I have to start keeping our camera in the kitchen so we can take more pictures of our meals. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by dixiedog_2007 (My Page) on Fri, Feb 13, 09 at 14:28 Joan I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. I'm sure it was a big shock and 51 is very young. My heart goes out to you and your family. We have been without power off and on since yesterday so my plans are changing a bit on what I was thinking about cooking but I will be cooking stuff with garlic. Was planning on being at the store this morning but just don't feel like being seen when you have no way to dry and do your hair!:) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by canarybird (My Page) on Fri, Feb 13, 09 at 19:49 Joan I'm so very sorry for you and your family. I'm sending my sympathy and will be thinking of you all. I think I will do sizzling garlic shrimp for the virtual dinner, (the Spanish gambas al ajillo tapa dish) rather than the soup as I haven't found any decent squash for the butternut soup recipe I posted above earlier. And I will be doing it on Sunday as we'll be going out tomorrow. So I'll get the little earthenware dishes out of the cupboard and buy the shrimp tomorrow. Not sure what we'll have after the shrimp but as I'm shopping tomorrow I'll think about it then. SharonCb -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by lakeguy35 (My Page) on Fri, Feb 13, 09 at 19:59 Joan I'm so sorry to hear about your DB...my sincere sympathy to you and your family. Looks like dixie and I had the same idea but she maybe changing things up some due to the weather. so far I'm thinking garlic soup, Sharon's dressing from Cut for a salad and AnnT's garlic shrimp as is or over some pasta. I'll do garlic bread too....Lars and Ann both have great recipes that I don't have on this computer so I can't post them... or I may do the one from Americas Test kitchen. I have my eye on a couple of the other shrimp recipes too. David -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by canarybird (My Page) on Fri, Feb 13, 09 at 20:42 Lol...I didn't read the above posts before deciding on changing to the Sizzling Garlic Prawns, (Gambas al Ajillo) which is one recipe I've used for years, but I see many others are also deciding on garlic prawns as well. They are so good and easy to make too. We had them recently at the tapas night out with friends but I don't mind having them again. Here's the recipe for the way they're made here: Sizzling Garlic Prawns In Spain, gambas al ajillo is a favorite tapa, served sizzling hot in shallow earthenware casseroles called cazuelas. Good crusty bread is a must for dunking in the sauce. 3/4 pound small shrimp in their shells Salt Paprika, preferably Spanish 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 garlic cloves, sliced 1 small dried red chili pepper, seeds removed and cut in half, or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon dry white wine (vermouth is fine) 2 tablespoons minced parsley Shell the shrimp. (It's not necessary to devein them.) Sprinkle with salt and paprika. Heat the oil, garlic and chili peppers or pepper flakes in a medium skillet. When the garlic is just beginning to brown, add the shrimp and cook, stirring, about 1 minute, or until just done and firm to the touch. Stir in the lemon juice, wine and parsley. Serve immediately, preferably in a small casserole. Makes 4 appetizer or tapa servings. -- "Tapas and More Great Dishes of Spain" by Janet Mendel SharonCb -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by ruthanna (My Page) on Sat, Feb 14, 09 at 8:55 Joan, please accept my condolences on the loss of your brother. It must have been such a shock for your family. We are going to a concert tonight so our dinner plans may change but I hope to make the Martha Stewart recipe at the beginning of the thread with some lobster claw and knuckle meat added. As with the ginger, I tried to incorporate garlic into some meals throughout the last two weeks. Last weekend, I modified an easy chicken recipe I make to include garlic and it turned out so juicy with the onion and garlic flavors permeating the meat. SHERRIED CHICKEN 1 chicken, cut into pieces or equivalent amount of your favorite bone-in parts 1/4 cup melted butter Salt, pepper, paprika Fresh or dried herbs (optional) 1 medium onion, finely minced 1 large or two small cloves garlic, finely minced (I used 3 because it was garlic week) 1/2 cup sherry (not cooking sherry) 1/4 cup honey Put the chicken pieces skin side up in a single layer in a baking dish or pan. Brush or rub with all the melted butter. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika and add some herbs if you’d like. (I used Penzey’s Fines Herbs). Spread the onion and garlic on the top of the chicken. Cover tightly and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the sherry and honey and bring to a boil in a small saucepan or heat in the microwave until the honey is liquefied. Remove chicken from oven, scrape the onions & garlic into the bottom of the pan and pour the honey mixture over the chicken. Bake uncovered for an additional 15 to 30 minutes or until chicken is done. Serve with pan juices in a gravy boat or separate dish to pour over the chicken. Ready to go in the oven: Done. Plated. I had a sauce boat full of the golden pan juices in the above pic to pour over the chicken at the table. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by sally2 (My Page) on Sat, Feb 14, 09 at 9:37 Joan, I'm so sorry about your brother. How very sad. I will be thinking of you and your parents and family. I don't know yet, even now, what I'm making. I think I'll try the soup, but haven't really felt as motivated about this ingredient since DH doesn't really care for garlic. I love, love, love it, but it's not much fun to prepare something you know the other person doesn't like. Have fun, evreyone. sally -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by joanm (My Page) on Sat, Feb 14, 09 at 10:02 Thanks for the kind words. Things have quieted down here. We have recieved so much food from friends that my fridge is full. But I think I may make the soup for myself today. I think cooking something might be good therapy at this point. You folks would probably understand that. I guess you can't beat garlic soup as comfort food right? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by chase (My Page) on Sat, Feb 14, 09 at 13:52 Garlic soup and friends that care....now that's comfort. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: ///Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by chase (My Page) on Sat, Feb 14, 09 at 14:53 I'm good to go! Sharoncb's Garlic Prawns with champagne in front of the fire.... Cesare Salad (recipe from the restaurant Cut in Halifax) Gilroy garlic bread (from Woodie) Pasta Puttanesca (mine) Veal Parm...... (the classic recipe) a bottle of 1995 Chianti Classico I've been holding on to for years...why not!!!! Some wonderful truffles , no garlic.....with a glass of Port before dessert ;) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by ruthanna (My Page) on Sat, Feb 14, 09 at 16:01 I'm in the middle of cooking now. Looks like we'll end up having: Garlic-spinach comsommee with parmesan crisps Lobster scampi with asparagus - served over pasta Salad with maple-basalmic dressing Strawberry shortcake from our favorite Italian bakery There will definitely be no vampires prowling around our high school for the concert tonight. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Sat, Feb 14, 09 at 19:07 My house smells.....of garlic! I love it. Just took garlic rolls out of the oven and slid the chicken in. Chase...you are probably sitting by the fire about now, enjoy! Ruthanna, your dinner sounds superb. I'd love to make more comments...but I need to get back into the kitchen..... Nancy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by beachlily (My Page) on Sat, Feb 14, 09 at 20:48 I made Becky's baked Shrimp Scampi this evening, accompanied by home-grown snow peas (steamed 3 minutes) and fresh broccoli. Oh, also a really good Pinot Noir. Oh my goodness, this is heaven!! Becky, your recipe is a keeper! Thanks everyone for the wonderful garlic recipes! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by amck (My Page) on Sat, Feb 14, 09 at 22:38 Just finished our meal of Chicken With 40 Cloves of Garlic. I served it with couscous and sauteed zuchinni. We had a nice dry white wine that we got at Foxen vineyards when we last visited DS in CA. What a terrific meal! If it had not been for this cookalong, there would have been no way I'd tried this recipe for a Valentine's Day dinner. DH likes garlic, but I only like it when it's very subtle. I couldn't believe this dish could have 40 cloves of garlic in it and yet still have such a smooth mellow flavor. The recipe I used is from Ina Garten's "Barefoot Contessa in Paris" cookbook. If anyone is interested, I can share it. DH said it's a hands down keeper, and would be a great "company" dish. I hope you all had as good a time participating in this cookalong as I did. Can't sign off without offering condolences to joanm - so sad to read about your loss. Best to you and your family. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by ann_t (My Page) on Sat, Feb 14, 09 at 23:20 Joan, I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know I'm thinking of you. Ann -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by gbsim (My Page) on Sat, Feb 14, 09 at 23:45 Joan, I'm so sorry that your family is going through such sadness. My heart aches for you as well as your parents as I can't imagine losing a "child" or one of my siblings. I feel sort of silly following this up by posting about a garlic meal, but.....I can't think of any way to segue into it. :( Amck, I'd love to have that recipe as I'm always looking for a good dish for company (since I've been cooking less red meat, I've realized that many of my company dishes were beef or pork.) Chase and Ruthanna, you are having such feasts that I'm envious!! In another 6 weeks, there will be less of me and I can feast again (moderately of course!) No recipes here tonight as I just winged it.... tomorrow I'll be trying Sharon's butternut squash soup as I've been drooling over that photo for days now. Since I'm counting calories, we started with a small appetizer. Smear some roasted garlic on a toasted bread round (we used thin wafers instead.... calories you know!) and then top with a bit of cambazola cheese.... awesome combo. Got the idea from a local Italian restaurant. Main course which was salad (sniff, sniff.... I'd have loved garlic rolls, shrimp etc). The dressing was good; combine in the food processor some green onions, garlic, EVOO, yogurt and some umbeoshi plum paste. After plating each was topped with pan sauteed chicken slices that had been marinated in garlic, lemon and olive oil. On the side, a few garlic/lemon/EVOO/oregano marinated mushrooms. Dessert was NOT garlic though! Some sliced strawberries and a little papaya topped with a bit of plain yogurt and drizzled with a lime/honey sauce. Grace -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by coconut-nj (My Page) on Sun, Feb 15, 09 at 0:17 Turned out I wasn't feeling too great so we cut back a tiny bit. Christy had a beautiful NY strip with the roasted garlic butter I had made for her. She baked a couple potatoes and we had them with some roasted garlic sourcream. Very good. She had some nice broccoli on the side. I had garlic and lemon boiled shrimp with garlic remoulade on romaine. I boiled lots of garlic with a lemon sliced up in the water for about a half hour before putting the shrimp in. They were so good. I also made the remoulade with lots of extra garlic and think I'll do it that way in future. A very nice garlic meal indeed. Since I wasn't getting around too well we just had some chocolate ice cream with a dollop of Nutella for dessert before exchanging presents. Thanks Joan for the garlic choice. I hope you did make yourself some soup. It's nice having people give you food in such a situation, but somehow you also just like to have something you made. Guess it's comforting for us cooks to cook. You and your family are in our thoughts. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by sally2 (My Page) on Sun, Feb 15, 09 at 2:13 Joan, I'm ashamed to admit I don't remember if you visit the conversations page, but there's a mighty strong chain of friendship over there that holds hands for people that need their hands held. If you want, I, or any of us can post over there on your behalf, or you can do it for yourself if you prefer. Or, we can just leave it on this thread, if that's what you want. I actually did make a garlic based meal tonight, and it was oh, so simple, because I was just plain tired after work and the emotional roller coaster we've been on with this property purchase in Oklahoma. Plus, It's starting to be spring here, and the nursery business is starting to pick up, and we had a steady string of customers today (thank heavens, at least some people are spending money) so I was too tired to peel all the garlic called for in the garlic soup recipe. I really do want to try that soup one day, but I was just too tired today. Instead, I made up my own recipe. No, I wasn't calorie counting on this one, either. I did garlic baked potatoes with a garlic-cheddar cheese-sour cream sauce with broccoli and scallion garnish. Here's what I used and what I did. I have to warn you, I didn't measure, so to write this recipe is tricky, and estimations. I'm listing ingredients as I remember them, not as they necessarily should be written. 2 good russet potatoes 1 bulb plus 1 clove of garlic separated Sharp white Vermont Cheddar Cheese (I used Cracker Barrel) (I'm sorry, I didn't measure, maybe 1/2 cup?) sea salt, or any coarse salt coarse ground black pepper (can you tell I like things coarse sometimes?) fresh broccoli florets fresh scallion greens 1/2 cup (?) (I didn't measure) Sour cream and/or Stoney Brook low fat yogurt, I used some of each of the sour cream and yogurt. I tasted each, and believe it or not, I couldn't tell a difference. 1 or 2 tablespoons cream 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, more or less Extra Virgin Olive oil, just a smidgen to coat the potatoes and some to drizzle on the bulb of garlic. a handful of fresh parsley, chopped Heat the oven to 350 degrees. If you have a pizza stone, heat that in the oven as well. Scrub the potatoes well, and dry. Rub the potatoes vigorously with the one clove of garlic, then coat with that smidgen of olive oil. Generously coat the oiled potatoes with the sea salt and black pepper. At the same time, cut the top off the bulb of garlic and place in a garlic roaster or any small roasting dish. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with salt, just like instructed in the garlic soup recipe. Place the potatoes on the stone, or on a baking sheet in the oven, along with the garlic bulb. Iput my garlic in a garlic roaster, on the same shelf as the potatoes. Set your timer for 45 minutes. Take the garlic out of the oven when the timer goes off, but leave the potatoes in the oven till they are tender. Let the garlic cool a bit while the potatoes bake some more. In the meantime, when the potatoes are almost done, spoon out the sour cream and/or yogurt into a small (2 or 3 cup) bowl, and grate the cheddar cheese into the bowl with the sour cream. When the roasted garlic is cool enough, squeeze it into the bowl with the sour cream and cheese, and discard the skins. (okay, I'm channeling Paula Deen and Ina Garten combined, here, and I'm not even finished with the fat, if you can believe it. All I need is mayonaise - not!) Place the mixture into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Now this is where I really channeled Paula Deen. We have a very old blender, circa the 1950's I think, and the sour cream and cheese just didn't blend. So, I started adding cream, which happened to be in the fridge, just to add some liquid. Didn't work. So I added a pat of butter, about a tablespoon, and that did the trick. It got the blender to blending, and wallah!, there's a sauce. Once the sauce had a creamy texture, I added some chopped parsley, and seasoned to taste. I did not blend the parsley, just stirred it in. I didn't want the sauce to be solid green, just speckled with green. The parsley really helped the flavor, though. Also, in the meantime, I boiled some water, and when it came to a boil, I added some salt, and dropped the broccoli into the water to blanch for a minute, then removed it from the boiling water, and placed it into a bowl. (I had picked the broccoli from my garden the other day and really needed to use it before it was too late. I've also got loads of scallions from my garden to use, so that's where they came from. When the potatoes were done, We cut them open, fluffed them, and topped them with the chopped scallion greens, broccoli, and the roasted garlic-cheese sauce. We grated some extra of that sharp cheddar cheese onto the potatoes, just for fun. Believe it or not, my DH even liked it. He commented that he really liked the sauce, garlic and all. Writing out what I did tonight for supper makes it seam not that simple, but it really was. It was a lot more simple than peeling all that garlic for the garlic soup, which I really, really want to try sometime. Sally -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Cookalong #2 --- GARLIC Thread #1 clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by ruthanna (My Page) on Sun, Feb 15, 09 at 8:00 All your galic feasts look and sound fantastic. Thanks for another thread that I'll be keeping for some future garlic dishes. I made the roasted garlic soup with wine and extra chicken broth but without the cream and added spinach to it; then strained it and did the egg white consommee thing to clarify it. It turned out like a cup of green garlic essence and was a nice light start to the meal. Then I made the Three Garlic Pasta recipe Joan posted but cooked some onion and red pepper slivers along with the garlic and added asparagus steamed in the microwave and some lobster meat. We split this garlic-free dessert when we got home.