Recipe of the Day: Smoky Cauliflower

Smoky Cauliflower

Ingredients
1 large head cauliflower, broken into 1-inch florets (about 9 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions
Place cauliflower in a large bowl. Combine the oil, paprika and salt. Drizzle over cauliflower; toss to coat. Transfer to a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 10 minutes.

Stir in garlic. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cauliflower is tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with parsley. Yield: 8 servings.

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Recipe of the Day: Mallorca-Style Vegetable Bake

Mallorca-Style Vegetable Bake

Ingredients
1 pound baking potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
2 cans (14.5 oz each) Hunt’s® Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano, drained
1 pound eggplant, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 pound zucchini, quartered lengthwise, sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place potatoes, onion and garlic in 13×9-inch casserole dish. Drizzle with oil and toss together. Bake uncovered 20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes.

Stir in drained tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bake uncovered 10 minutes more or until desired doneness.

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Recipe of the Day: Creamed Corn with Bacon

Creamed Corn with Bacon

Ingredients
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chicken broth
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions
In a large skillet, saute onion in butter for 3 minutes. Add corn; saute 1-2 minutes longer or until onion and corn are tender.

Stir in the cream, broth, bacon and pepper. Cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in cheese and parsley. Yield: 6 servings.

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Recipe of the Day: Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Ingredients
3 bacon strips
1-1/4 pounds fresh or frozen Brussels sprouts, thawed, quartered
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Directions
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside.

In the same pan, saute Brussels sprouts and onion in reserved drippings until crisp-tender. Add the water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until Brussels sprouts are tender. Stir in bacon and vinegar. Yield: 12 servings.

Tip: Adding mushrooms is a good touch as well.

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Recipe of the Day: Grilled Mexican-Style Corn

Grilled Mexican-Style Corn

Ingredients
8 ears corn
1 cup sour cream or 1 cup creme fraiche
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups dry aged cheese, such as jack or asiago,grated

Directions
1 Set out the sour cream, cheese, and corn, and let each person fix his own.

2 Heat grill to medium high.

3 Place 1 cup sour cream or creme fraiche in a small bowl and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; set aside.

4 Grate 2 cups cheese into a small bowl; set aside.

5 Grill corn until tender, about 15 minutes, turn frequently.

6 Remove from grill; when cool enough to handle, pull back husks and remove silk.

7 Brush corn with sour cream and roll in cheese.

8. If grilling is not possible, cook them in the oven under the broiler, about 15 minutes, turning frequently

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Recipe of the Day: Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients
3 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry and chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh basil

Directions
Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the broth, oil, lemon peel and salt.

Transfer asparagus to a serving platter; drizzle with butter mixture. Sprinkle with pepper; top with tomatoes and basil. Yield: 12 servings.

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Recipe of the Day: Peppered Corn Fritters *National Corn Fritters Day*

Peppered Corn Fritters

Ingredients
1-1/4 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 cup finely chopped green onions
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the corn, red pepper and onions. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cumin, salt and pepper; stir into corn mixture. Gradually add milk, stirring until blended.

In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 to 2-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Yield: 14 fritters.

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