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Spinach and Asparagus Frittata (Easy Version)

Spinach and Asparagus Frittata (Easy Version)
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This is a quick and easy method of making the Spinach and Asparagus Frittata.
Servings Prep Time
4 people 20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 people 20 minutes
Spinach and Asparagus Frittata (Easy Version)
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This is a quick and easy method of making the Spinach and Asparagus Frittata.
Servings Prep Time
4 people 20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 people 20 minutes
Ingredients
Filling
  • 1 pound spinach washed and drained, with stems removed
  • 1 pound asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or mashed
Egg Mixture
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. Preheat broiler. Mix ingredients well and pour into a greased 8-inch skillet and stir until set about 5 minutes.
  2. Place under broiler for 2 minutes until top is golden brown.
  3. Cut into slices or 1-inch squares for appetizers.
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Spinach and Asparagus Frittata

Spinach and Asparagus Frittata
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Light and fluffy frittata made with asparagus and spinach.
Servings Prep Time
4 people 5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 people 5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Spinach and Asparagus Frittata
Print Recipe
Light and fluffy frittata made with asparagus and spinach.
Servings Prep Time
4 people 5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 people 5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. In a saute pan heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add the spinach, garlic, saute until spinach is wilted and much of its liquid has evaporated.
  2. In a saucepan bring salted water to a boil. Blanch asparagus and refresh in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
  3. In a large bowl beat eggs, cream, salt and pepper together.
  4. In a large saute pan heat 3 tablespoons oil. Add half the beaten, seasoned eggs. As they begin to set around the edges, add spinach and asparagus and start gently lifting egg mixture from sides of pan and push to center, allowing uncooked mixture to contact pan surface.
  5. Add remaining beaten eggs. Continue gently moving the egg mixture to center so it becomes self-leveling.
  6. As the frittata loses its runniness, place a large plate over the skillet and quickly invert the entire frittata. Slide it back into the pan so the uncooked side is on the bottom and continue to cook until done.
  7. When you insert a wooden toothpick and it comes out clean, it is done.
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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
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A quick and easy version of Scalloped Potatoes
Servings Prep Time
4 cups 30 minutes
Cook Time
60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 cups 30 minutes
Cook Time
60 minutes
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
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A quick and easy version of Scalloped Potatoes
Servings Prep Time
4 cups 30 minutes
Cook Time
60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 cups 30 minutes
Cook Time
60 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: cups
Instructions
  1. Blend soup, milk, and pepper. In 1 1/2-qt. casserole, arrange alternate layers of potatoes, onion, sauce, and cheese. Dot top with butter, sprinkle with paprika.
  2. Cover; bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour. Uncover, bake 15 minutes more or until cheese is bubbly and starting to brown.
  3. Makes about 4 cups.
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Carrot Loaf

Carrot Loaf
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A wonderful "Veggie Loaf" made with carrots, mushrooms, spinach and swiss cheese.
Servings Prep Time
6 45 minutes
Cook Time
75 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 45 minutes
Cook Time
75 minutes
Carrot Loaf
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A wonderful "Veggie Loaf" made with carrots, mushrooms, spinach and swiss cheese.
Servings Prep Time
6 45 minutes
Cook Time
75 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 45 minutes
Cook Time
75 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Saute the carrots slowly in 2 ounces of butter until tender. Chop coarsely and reserve in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Over high heat, saute the mushrooms in 1-ounce of butter for 2 minutes. Coarsely chop and add them to the carrots.
  3. Saute spinach in 1-ounce of butter. Coarsely chop and reserve separately. When the spinach is cool, add 1 egg and mix thoroughly.
  4. Beat together the remaining eggs and the cheese. Combine this mixture thoroughly with the carrots and mushrooms. Add salt and pepper. Taste and correct seasonings, if necessary.
  5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  6. Line the bottom of an 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 by 2 1/2-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Butter the pan and the parchment with the remaining 1-ounce of butter.
  7. Fill the pan with half the carrot mixture, cover with the spinach, and top with the remaining carrot mixture. Top with another piece of buttered parchment paper.
  8. Place in a bain-marie (hot water bath), and bake in oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Invert onto a warm serving platter and remove the foil. Slice and serve immediately.
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Asparagus Lasagne

Asparagus Lasagne
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Lasagne made with Asparagus and goat cheese.
Servings Prep Time
4 people 15 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 people 15 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Asparagus Lasagne
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Lasagne made with Asparagus and goat cheese.
Servings Prep Time
4 people 15 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 people 15 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. Cut the tips off each asparagus spear and reserve them.
  2. In a large shallow baking pan toss the asparagus stalks with the oil, coating them well, and roast them in a large shallow roasting pan in a preheated 500 degree F. oven, shaking the pan every few minutes, for 5 to 10 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender.
  3. Sprinkle the asparagus with salt to taste and let it cool. Cut the roasted asparagus into 1/2-inch lengths and reserve it.
  4. In a large bowl of cold water let the sheets of lasagne soak for 15 minutes, or until they are softened.
  5. In a saucepan melt the butter, add the flour, and cook the roux over moderately low heat, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the broth and the water in a stream, whisking, simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, and whisk in the goat cheese, the zest, and salt to taste, whisking until the sauce is smooth.
  6. Drain the pasta well, arrange 1 sheet of it in a buttered 8-inch-square baking dish, and spread with one fourth of the sauce. Top the sauce with one fourth of the reserved roasted asparagus and sprinkle the asparagus with 1/4 cup of the Parmesan. Continue to layer the pasta, the sauce, the asparagus, and the Parmesan in the same manner, ending with a sheet of pasta.
  7. In a bowl beat the cream with a pinch of salt until it holds soft peaks. Arrange the reserved asparagus tips decoratively over the pasta, spoon the cream over the pasta and the asparagus tips, spreading it with the back of the spoon, and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan on top.
  8. Bake the lasagne in the middle of a preheated 400 degree F. oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until it is golden and bubbling, and let it stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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Potato and Goat Cheese Gratin

Potato and Goat Cheese Gratin
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Potato Gratin made with Goat Cheese.
Servings Prep Time
6 people 30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Potato and Goat Cheese Gratin
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Potato Gratin made with Goat Cheese.
Servings Prep Time
6 people 30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk the cream and the egg yolks together. Whisk well. Season with salt and pepper. Butter a square baking dish. Lay a layer of the potatoes over the bottom of the pan. Season the layer with salt and pepper.
  3. Crumble an eighth of the cheese over the potatoes. Ladle 1 cup of the cream mixture over the cheese. Lay another layer of potatoes over the cream mixture. Using your hands, firmly press the layers together. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
  4. Place a piece of parchment paper over the potatoes and cover with foil. Place in the oven and cook for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely. Reheat and slice into individual servings.
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Cheesy Vegetable Steak Stroganoff

Cheesy Vegetable Steak Stroganoff
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This Stroganoff goes well at potlucks and you can serve it over your favorite noodles or rice.
Servings Prep Time
8 People 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 People 30 minutes
Cheesy Vegetable Steak Stroganoff
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This Stroganoff goes well at potlucks and you can serve it over your favorite noodles or rice.
Servings Prep Time
8 People 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 People 30 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: People
Instructions
  1. Lightly flour your steak strips and In a large skillet over meduin-high heat, saute the steaks and onions in the olive oil. When the onion is tender, add the mushrooms, garlic, and seasonings with the hot water and the liquid from the steaks.
  2. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until mixture has thickened. Turn off the heat and stir in the sour cream or IMO, add the cheddar cheese and continue stirring until all the cheese has melted.
  3. To serve, place the stroganoff over your favorite noodles in a casserole dish and reheat when ready to serve. Can also be served over rice.
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Santa Maria Valley Beans

Santa Maria Valley Beans
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Frijoles de Valle de Santa Maria
Servings Prep Time
6 people 60 minutes
Cook Time
120 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 60 minutes
Cook Time
120 minutes
Santa Maria Valley Beans
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Frijoles de Valle de Santa Maria
Servings Prep Time
6 people 60 minutes
Cook Time
120 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 60 minutes
Cook Time
120 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. Cook the beans, covered with water for 2 hours or until they are tender. When ready, remove the beans from the pot, reserving the cooking liquid.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 3 Tbls olive oil, add the garlic and fry it until golden brown. Add the beans and mash some of them with a spoon to make a little puree. Add the chopped green chiles, cheese, and hominy, stir a bit and then add 1 1/2 cups of the reserved bean liquid. Simmer 10 minutes.
  3. Make 2 chiles for each diner. Run the whole chile with salt and pepper. Prick the chiles in 2 or 3 places, putting slivers of garlic into them. In one slit, put the clove of garlic.
  4. Put the chiles in a 300 degree oven for 2 hours. Baste with some of the bean liquid several times. When ready to serve, pour the beans over the chiles and bring to the table in a heated casserole dish.
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Hot Vegetable Broth

Hot Vegetable Broth
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Fresh Vegetable broth is a wonderful base for many homemade soups and stews.
Servings Prep Time
6 people 60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 60 minutes
Hot Vegetable Broth
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Fresh Vegetable broth is a wonderful base for many homemade soups and stews.
Servings Prep Time
6 people 60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 60 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. Make a broth of shredded cabbage, carrots, onions, garlic, turnips, chopped celery, chiles, canned tomatoes and water. Cook thoroughly until vegetables are cooked, strain, and serve hot with a spoonful of cooked rice in a soup bowl, or use as a base to another recipe that calls for Vegetable Broth.
Recipe Notes

Variation: For Vegetable Soup, leave all
the vegetables in without straining.

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Chile Bisque

Chile Bisque
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Mexican Mild Chile Bisque
Servings Prep Time
6 people 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 30 minutes
Chile Bisque
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Mexican Mild Chile Bisque
Servings Prep Time
6 people 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 30 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. Combine the pulp and the rice in a blender or food processor and make a smooth sauce. Season this sauce highly with the hot sauce and add salt to taste.
  2. Beat the egg with the cream and add to 1 quart of hot milk. Blend the chile rice mixture into the milk, heat, and serve over toast squares.
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