I have been getting the best English peas in my csa box. I tried cooking them like edamame as suggested by Jack Bishop in A Year in a Vegetarian Kitchen- good but not to my liking. I found this recipe on YouTube. I think it still needs tweaking- I may have used too much pasta and not enough mint. I hope I get some more peas tomorrow!
ETA that I checked more into foodwishes.com and found it a great site. Well organized and I love the watching the video of Chef John preparing the recipes. I recommended checking it out!
Spring Pea Salad
foodwishes.com
http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/search/label/Salads
8 ounces pasta- he used star shaped, I could only find orzo. I passed on the alphabet pasta which may have worked because of the size but hey, it's summer!
1/2 cup peas
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup olive oil (I used a bit less)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint. chopped
I also added basil- didn't work and lemon basil- very nice but not necessary.
Shell peas and place in a colander. Cook pasta, drain over the peas. This will cook the peas just right. Let sit for a moment. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Put the peas and pasta in a serving bowl and mix in the olive oil and lemon juice dressing. Let cool to room temperature. Mix in the fresh herbs just before serving.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Slow-Cooked Zucchini Coins with Chopped Herbs
This was a delicious way to enjoy the zucchini and yellow squash that was in my csa box as well given to me by one of DH's friend.
Adapted from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds zucchini and yellow squash, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
2 green onion, thinly sliced
salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped mixed herbs- I used fresh basil and oregano- can also use dill, parsley, or cilantro
squeeze of fresh lemon
Heat the oil in a wide skillet, then add the zucchini and yellow squash. Sprinkle lightly with salt and cook over low heat for minutes or so, stirring every so often. When the squash begins to turn golded, add the garlic and onions. The finished squash should have a light golded glaze over the surface and be caramelized in places. Taste for salt and season with pepper. Toss with the herbs, give it a squeeze of lemon juice, and serve.
Adapted from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds zucchini and yellow squash, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
2 green onion, thinly sliced
salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped mixed herbs- I used fresh basil and oregano- can also use dill, parsley, or cilantro
squeeze of fresh lemon
Heat the oil in a wide skillet, then add the zucchini and yellow squash. Sprinkle lightly with salt and cook over low heat for minutes or so, stirring every so often. When the squash begins to turn golded, add the garlic and onions. The finished squash should have a light golded glaze over the surface and be caramelized in places. Taste for salt and season with pepper. Toss with the herbs, give it a squeeze of lemon juice, and serve.
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