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Thursday, June 17, 2010

Cooking Directions

I had every intent of posting recipes tonight, but my energy is not amenable, so I'll just give you the cooking directions that I neglected to add to my meals. Sigh---I must get it together this summer....



Vegetarian Calzones
(Suggested sides: None or a green salad)
These have been parbaked, so you just have to finish them.
Defrost in the refrigerator for 24 hours. (I have not tried one from frozen, but it might work.)
Preheat oven to 400 and place desired number of Calzones on sprayed baking sheet.
Cook for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and heated through.
Serve with Marinara dipping sauce (cold or warm)



Turkey Potstickers
Can cook from frozen!!!! Seriously!!!
(Suggested sides: We usually just add a veggie like steamed green beans or saute sugar snap peas, but brown rice would be nice if you want something heavier)

Place dipping sauce in saucepan and warm over low heat.
Heat 12-14 inch saute pan over medium heat. Once hot, brush with vegetable or olive oil.
Add potstickers to pan - do not let them touch.
(You'll probably have to work in 2 batches or with 2 pans)
Let cook for 2 minutes uncovered (4-5 if frozen).
Gently add about 1/3 cup chicken stock, cover immediately, and then turn heat to low.
Cook covered for 2 minutes (4-5 if frozen).
Gently remove potstickers from pan.
(If working in batches, place cook dumplings in a 200 degree over to keep warm.)
In between batches, deglaze pan by adding 1/3 to 1/2 cup warm water, scraping bits off the bottom and discarding water.
Repeat for next batch (or just use 2 pans).
Serve warm with dipping sauce.



Vegetarian Eggrolls
Cook from frozen--Not kidding! No defrost needed.
(Suggested sides: brown rice and fried rice)
Preheat over to 400. Place desired number of eggrolls on a sprayed baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes.
(Note: Check about halfway and cover loosely with sheet of foil is they are getting too dark.)
Serve with dipping sauce -- warm or cold.



Bon Appetit'


Wednesday, June 9, 2010

First Exchange

Our first exchange of freshly made, healthy gourmets dinners was tonight and I am so excited and relieved. Dinners have been stressful and blah--how many times a week can you feed the family scrambled eggs? Thank you ladies. Bon Appetite!