Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes on Saturday, July 15, 2017
These Parmesan potatoes will take your oven roasted potatoes to the next level. But be sure to use real parm, not the Kraft shelf stable stuff, you will appreciate the flavour difference right away!
Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes on Saturday, July 15, 2017
I received a sample package of quick cooking barley at the Sysco food show. This barley is locally grown in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Using barley rather than rice is a nice twist on classic risotto.
Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes on Saturday, July 15, 2017
My students made this on a weekly basis, the recipe has been perfected by students so you know it will work well. The picture below is how it was sold to teachers, staff and students for $2.75. There are also a few variations below that we tried and loved but did not get pictures of.
Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes/Sauces on Saturday, July 15, 2017
3 cups organic low sodium vegetable broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup all purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp ground chipotle
1/4 tsp smoked paprika, etc.
Few jalapenos rings
Juice from 1 lime
Salt/pepper
1. In a small bowl, combine flour, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add tomato paste, and the bowl of flour and spices.
4. Cook 1 minute, whisking continuously.
5. Whisk in broth, increase heat, and bring to a light boil.
6. Add jalapeno rings and lime juice
7. Reduce to simmer. Cook about 8 minutes or until slightly thickened, whisking occasionally.
8. Salt/pepper to taste.
9. Puree with immersion blender or stand blender
Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes on Friday, July 14, 2017
I make these with my students during the international cuisine unit and in the appetizer unit. This is great for introducing tofu in a way that has a lot of flavor and makes students think of salads as more than lettuce.
