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| | From: Genie· (Original Message) | Sent: 7/23/2008 4:51 AM |
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| | From: Genie· | Sent: 7/23/2008 4:52 AM |
Okra and Potato Ragout
3/4 cup olive oil 2 pounds okra 2 large potatoes, cut in quarters 3 cups water 1 large onion, finely sliced 2 large ripe tomatoes, cubed 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped juice of 1 lemon salt and pepper
Clean and wash the okra well. Cut in half, lengthwise, if large. Drain and salt. In a large saucepan heat oil and saute onion until golden. Add potatoes and 2 cups of water. Simmer covered for 25 minutes. Add 1 cup water, okra, parsley and tomatoes. Cook gently for a further 15 minutes. Increase heat and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, uncovered. Five minutes before cooking completed, add lemon juice. Shake saucepan; do not use a spoon. Let stand for 8 minutes before serving. If serving cold, refrigerate.
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| | From: Genie· | Sent: 9/17/2008 2:38 AM |
Mushroom Ragout
3 tablespoons oil 1 1/2 pounds fresh white mushrooms 1 large diced onion 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked 1 14.5 ounce can stewed tomatoes 1 15 to 19 ounce can white beans, drained 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, divided
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil until hot. Add mushrooms, onions, Italian seasoning and salt; cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare rotini pasta according to package directions; keep warm. Add stewed tomatoes and white beans to skillet; heat through. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and serve.
Variation: Serve over prepared orzo or polenta, if desired. Serves 6
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| | From: Genie· | Sent: 9/21/2008 2:14 AM |
Bean Ragoût With Cilantro-Cornmeal Dumplings
Ingredients
2 large onions, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 poblano chile pepper, seeded and chopped
2 large red bell peppers, chopped
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
2 small zucchini, chopped
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, undrained
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons shortening
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/2 cup milk
Preparation
Sauté onion and garlic in hot oil in a large Dutch oven until tender.
Add poblano pepper and bell pepper, and sauté 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in
chili powder, cumin, and oregano; cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2
minutes.
Add 3/4 teaspoon salt, tomatoes, and next 4 ingredients; bring mixture
to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until zucchini
is tender.
Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon
salt in a medium bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until
mixture is crumbly. Stir in cheese and cilantro. Add milk, stirring
just until ingredients are moistened.
Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls into simmering ragoût. Cook 5
minutes. Cover and cook 10 to 15 more minutes or until dumplings are done.
Yield
6 to 8 servings
Southern Living, OCTOBER 1997
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