Anonymous
Post 09/04/2013 16:39     Subject: Simple delicious make ahead Vegetable side

^^ forgot to say add chicken or veggie stock. That's what makes the soup!
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2013 16:38     Subject: Simple delicious make ahead Vegetable side

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Coat broccoli w/olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, s&p and roast at 400 for 20-25 minutes. You can also use cauliflower. Microwave the next day.

Toss a bag of frozen butternut squash with a bit of canola oil, a bunch of dried cranberries, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until a little crispy. Put in a bowl and mix with a bunch of frozen corn, chopped red onion and cilantro. Put in fridge. You can warm it up the next day or serve it room temp/cold as a side salad. Add chopped jalapeno or serrano peppers if you like it HOT. (Nando's inspired dish).

Bag of broccoli slaw + julienned carrot + chopped green onion + crushed up instant (chicken) ramen noodles (trust me) + almond slivers if you like them + a vinaigrette of canola oil, cider vinegar, a bit of sugar, the chicken seasoning packet from the ramen (really, trust me). Marinate overnight.

Cut carrots, peppers, radishes up into tiny little pieces and put them in a big mason jar. Make a vinaigrette w/ 1/3 cup vinegar of choice, 1/8 cup sugar (I like this, but you may like all acid which is fine), 1/2 cup oil of your choice, salt pepper and seasonings you like, and pour over raw veggies. Shake a few times daily if you can. Instant pickled veggies. Good for sandwiches, slaw accoutrement, or pour a bit of veggies and liquid on lettuce for the easiest salad you'll ever make.



Yummy! Any baby-friendly recipes, o kitchen god/dess?


One of my friends taught me this one: sautee some onions, garlic, ginger, and when those are good throw in a can of pumpkin or homemade roasted butternut squash (either will do, they're so similar). Add a can of white beans. I add thyme and a little bit of cooking sherry for adults. Cream is optional. Blend to your preferred consistency using an immersion blender or real blender. Soup or squash baby food with protein.
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2013 13:29     Subject: Simple delicious make ahead Vegetable side

broil some sliced squash and zucchini (top with olive oil, salt and pepper, garlic salt, smoked paprika) til slightly charred. If you want to be fancy sprinkle on chopped herbs, lemon, or vinegar.
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2013 23:50     Subject: Simple delicious make ahead Vegetable side

Anonymous wrote:Coat broccoli w/olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, s&p and roast at 400 for 20-25 minutes. You can also use cauliflower. Microwave the next day.

Toss a bag of frozen butternut squash with a bit of canola oil, a bunch of dried cranberries, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until a little crispy. Put in a bowl and mix with a bunch of frozen corn, chopped red onion and cilantro. Put in fridge. You can warm it up the next day or serve it room temp/cold as a side salad. Add chopped jalapeno or serrano peppers if you like it HOT. (Nando's inspired dish).

Bag of broccoli slaw + julienned carrot + chopped green onion + crushed up instant (chicken) ramen noodles (trust me) + almond slivers if you like them + a vinaigrette of canola oil, cider vinegar, a bit of sugar, the chicken seasoning packet from the ramen (really, trust me). Marinate overnight.

Cut carrots, peppers, radishes up into tiny little pieces and put them in a big mason jar. Make a vinaigrette w/ 1/3 cup vinegar of choice, 1/8 cup sugar (I like this, but you may like all acid which is fine), 1/2 cup oil of your choice, salt pepper and seasonings you like, and pour over raw veggies. Shake a few times daily if you can. Instant pickled veggies. Good for sandwiches, slaw accoutrement, or pour a bit of veggies and liquid on lettuce for the easiest salad you'll ever make.



I do something similar with Broccoli, but instead throw a cast iron skillet in the broiler and turn it on high. After the skillet is red hot, I pull it out and put it back under the broiler. After abut 2 min, I shake it up and broil for another 2.
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2013 23:32     Subject: Re:Simple delicious make ahead Vegetable side

I make this salad without the beef. You make it ahead, chill it, and then dress it just before you serve. The dressing is quite good.
I usually increase the veggies (add some chopped napa cabbage) and decrease the pasta.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/asian-pasta-salad-with-beef-broccoli-and-bean-sprouts/
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2013 22:25     Subject: Simple delicious make ahead Vegetable side

Anonymous wrote:Coat broccoli w/olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, s&p and roast at 400 for 20-25 minutes. You can also use cauliflower. Microwave the next day.

Toss a bag of frozen butternut squash with a bit of canola oil, a bunch of dried cranberries, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until a little crispy. Put in a bowl and mix with a bunch of frozen corn, chopped red onion and cilantro. Put in fridge. You can warm it up the next day or serve it room temp/cold as a side salad. Add chopped jalapeno or serrano peppers if you like it HOT. (Nando's inspired dish).

Bag of broccoli slaw + julienned carrot + chopped green onion + crushed up instant (chicken) ramen noodles (trust me) + almond slivers if you like them + a vinaigrette of canola oil, cider vinegar, a bit of sugar, the chicken seasoning packet from the ramen (really, trust me). Marinate overnight.

Cut carrots, peppers, radishes up into tiny little pieces and put them in a big mason jar. Make a vinaigrette w/ 1/3 cup vinegar of choice, 1/8 cup sugar (I like this, but you may like all acid which is fine), 1/2 cup oil of your choice, salt pepper and seasonings you like, and pour over raw veggies. Shake a few times daily if you can. Instant pickled veggies. Good for sandwiches, slaw accoutrement, or pour a bit of veggies and liquid on lettuce for the easiest salad you'll ever make.



Yummy! Any baby-friendly recipes, o kitchen god/dess?
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2013 20:42     Subject: Simple delicious make ahead Vegetable side

Anonymous wrote:Coat broccoli w/olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, s&p and roast at 400 for 20-25 minutes. You can also use cauliflower. Microwave the next day.

Toss a bag of frozen butternut squash with a bit of canola oil, a bunch of dried cranberries, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until a little crispy. Put in a bowl and mix with a bunch of frozen corn, chopped red onion and cilantro. Put in fridge. You can warm it up the next day or serve it room temp/cold as a side salad. Add chopped jalapeno or serrano peppers if you like it HOT. (Nando's inspired dish).

Bag of broccoli slaw + julienned carrot + chopped green onion + crushed up instant (chicken) ramen noodles (trust me) + almond slivers if you like them + a vinaigrette of canola oil, cider vinegar, a bit of sugar, the chicken seasoning packet from the ramen (really, trust me). Marinate overnight.

Cut carrots, peppers, radishes up into tiny little pieces and put them in a big mason jar. Make a vinaigrette w/ 1/3 cup vinegar of choice, 1/8 cup sugar (I like this, but you may like all acid which is fine), 1/2 cup oil of your choice, salt pepper and seasonings you like, and pour over raw veggies. Shake a few times daily if you can. Instant pickled veggies. Good for sandwiches, slaw accoutrement, or pour a bit of veggies and liquid on lettuce for the easiest salad you'll ever make.



I think I recognize you by your post, and you're one great cook! Thank you for your many great recipes!
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2013 20:37     Subject: Simple delicious make ahead Vegetable side

Anonymous wrote:Squash souffle
Um, no. If it doesn't taste good today, it won't taste better tomorrow. Squash is well,,,, bland.
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2013 18:58     Subject: Simple delicious make ahead Vegetable side

Squash souffle
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2013 18:58     Subject: Simple delicious make ahead Vegetable side

Roasted vegetables. Red and yellow bell pepper, zucchini, cut up asparagus, red onion, maybe some baby bella mushrooms. Sea salt, fresh ground pepper, olive oil. Roast 15-20 min. @ 400 degrees.
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2013 18:57     Subject: Simple delicious make ahead Vegetable side

Anonymous wrote:Roast some root veggies (sweet potato, turnip, carrot, onion...whatever looks good) with some rosemary infused olive oil. Toss with crumbled feta right before serving.

To infuse the oil let the oil heat up slowly with rosemary (or thyme or whatever you like) til fragrant, just a few minutes. Then strain out the herb.


Little kids like to dip things, so instead of tossing with feta, you could serve with a dollop of hummus on the side for dipping. (Thanks, PP, for the info on rosemary. Never tried that but will!)
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2013 18:40     Subject: Simple delicious make ahead Vegetable side

Roast some root veggies (sweet potato, turnip, carrot, onion...whatever looks good) with some rosemary infused olive oil. Toss with crumbled feta right before serving.

To infuse the oil let the oil heat up slowly with rosemary (or thyme or whatever you like) til fragrant, just a few minutes. Then strain out the herb.
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2013 18:22     Subject: Simple delicious make ahead Vegetable side

Coat broccoli w/olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, s&p and roast at 400 for 20-25 minutes. You can also use cauliflower. Microwave the next day.

Toss a bag of frozen butternut squash with a bit of canola oil, a bunch of dried cranberries, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until a little crispy. Put in a bowl and mix with a bunch of frozen corn, chopped red onion and cilantro. Put in fridge. You can warm it up the next day or serve it room temp/cold as a side salad. Add chopped jalapeno or serrano peppers if you like it HOT. (Nando's inspired dish).

Bag of broccoli slaw + julienned carrot + chopped green onion + crushed up instant (chicken) ramen noodles (trust me) + almond slivers if you like them + a vinaigrette of canola oil, cider vinegar, a bit of sugar, the chicken seasoning packet from the ramen (really, trust me). Marinate overnight.

Cut carrots, peppers, radishes up into tiny little pieces and put them in a big mason jar. Make a vinaigrette w/ 1/3 cup vinegar of choice, 1/8 cup sugar (I like this, but you may like all acid which is fine), 1/2 cup oil of your choice, salt pepper and seasonings you like, and pour over raw veggies. Shake a few times daily if you can. Instant pickled veggies. Good for sandwiches, slaw accoutrement, or pour a bit of veggies and liquid on lettuce for the easiest salad you'll ever make.

Anonymous
Post 09/03/2013 18:03     Subject: Simple delicious make ahead Vegetable side

Sautéed cauliflower? Salt, pepper, butter. Sauté.
Anonymous
Post 09/03/2013 18:02     Subject: Simple delicious make ahead Vegetable side

Suggestions? Want to have it done day in advance and just heat up day of.