Vegetable Tamales

Vegetable Tamales
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40 tamales 55 minutes
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40 tamales 55 minutes
Cook Time
1.75 hours
Vegetable Tamales
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Servings Prep Time
40 tamales 55 minutes
Cook Time
1.75 hours
Servings Prep Time
40 tamales 55 minutes
Cook Time
1.75 hours
Ingredients
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  1. Prepare your mise en place.
  2. Soak corn husks in a bowl of water for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse well. Pat dry and set aside.
  3. Place 5 cups of the corn kernels in a food processor. Process until coarsely pureed.
  4. Combine the pureed corn, masa harina, lukewarm water, baking powder, salt and vegetable oil in a large bowl. Mix until well blended. Set aside.
  5. Meanwhile, heat olive oil medium heat. Add pepper, onion and red pepper flakes. Saute for 7-10 minutes, or until vegetables are soft.
  6. Transfer the vegetables to a food processor. Add tomatillo, jalapeno, garlic, lime juice, cilantro and salt. Process until smooth.
  7. Place a soaked corn husk on a flat surface.
  8. Place 3 tablespoons of the masa mixture in the center of the corn husk.
  9. Flatten the masa mixture with your hand. Form a small well in the center of the mixture.
  10. Add 1 tablespoon of sautéed vegetables to the well.
  11. Fold the long side of the corn husk over the filling to cover. Fold over the ends so that they overlap.
  12. Tie with a thin strip torn from an extra soaked husk.
  13. Repeat to make 40 tamales in all.
  14. In a large saucepan, bring 2-3 inches of water to boil. Place tamales on a perforated rack and position just above the water. Cover and steam for 1-1.5 hours, or until masa mixture is firm.
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Baked Egg Rolls

Baked Egg Rolls
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Baked Egg Rolls
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The Sauce
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The Rolls
  1. Prepare your mise en place.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  3. Combine celery and carrot in food processor. Pulse 10 times-or-until finely chopped.
  4. Combine celery mixture and cabbage in a medium bowl.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and vent by poking several holes in the top. Microwave on high for 5 minutes and then drain.
  6. Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, ½ teaspoon ginger, and garlic; sauté 2 minutes.
  7. Add turkey; cook 5 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat; stir in cabbage mixture, 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce, and pepper. Cover and chill 15 minutes.
  9. Place 1 egg roll wrapper at a time onto work surface with 1 corner pointing toward you (wrapper should look like a diamond). Spoon 3 tablespoons filling into center of wrapper.
  10. Fold lower corner of egg roll wrapper over filling. Fold in trimmed corners.
  11. Moisten top corner of wrapper with egg white; roll up jelly-roll fashion.
  12. Lightly coat egg rolls with cooking spray, and place, seam side down, on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for 18 minutes or until golden brown.
  13. Repeat procedure with remaining wrappers, filling, and egg white.
The Sauce
  1. Combine ¾ cup soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon ginger; serve with egg rolls.
  2. Garnish with green onions, if desired. Enjoy!
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Roasted Vegetables with Gremolata

Roasted Vegetables with Gremolata
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Roast The Vegetables
  1. Prepare your mise en place.
  2. Cut the carrots and parsnips in half lengthwise and again crosswise.
  3. Cut the turnips halves into 1-inch wedges.
  4. Place the carrots, parsnips, turnips, Brussels sprouts and shallots in a large bowl. Drizzle with tablespoons of the oil. Toss to combine.
  5. Line a sheet pan with foil and arrange the vegetables in one layer on top of the foil, sprinkle with salt and ground black pepper.
  6. Place the sheet pan in the oven. Roast the vegetables for 50 minutes or until tender and nicely browned.
  7. Remove sheet pan from the oven. Transfer the vegetables to a large platter; cover to keep warm
The Gremolata
  1. Grate the yellow peel (the zest) of the lemon with a grater or a microplane until you have accumulated a tablespoon. Avoid the bitter white part (the pith).
  2. Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze the juice into a bowl and remove the seeds.
  3. Place the walnuts in a jar chopper and coarsely chop.
  4. Transfer the walnuts to a bowl. Add all of the cheese, parsley, garlic and lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of oil. Stir to combine.
Serve It Up
  1. Spread the gremolata evenly over the warm vegetables and gently toss to coat.
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Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts

Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts
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The Sprouts
  1. Prepare your mise en place.
  2. Cut each sprout in half lengthwise and then in half again to make little wedges.
  3. Place a veggie steamer into the bottom of a saucepot that has a lid, and add water to just below the steamer.
  4. Bring water to a boil over high heat.
  5. When you can see that the water is bubbling, place the 16 sprouts into the steamer and put on the lid.
  6. Steam for 8 minutes or until the sprouts are bright green. Remove from heat immediately.
  7. Lift the steamer out of the pan using tongs or wearing an oven mitt, and discard the water.
  8. Dump the cooked sprouts back into the hot pan.
Layer The Flavors
  1. Mix together the oil, honey and vinegar in a jar with a lid and shake to emulsify.
  2. Immediately pour the oil, honey and vinegar mixture into the hot sprouts, stir to coat.
  3. Add the chopped walnuts, and stir to mix well.
  4. Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve hot as a side dish or cold as part of a salad.
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Broccoli and Leek Soup

Broccoli and Leek Soup
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6 servings 10 minutes
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20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Broccoli and Leek Soup
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6 servings 10 minutes
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Servings Prep Time
6 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
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Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Prepare your mise en place.
  2. Cut the green stalk off of the leek. Slice the white portion down the middle, lengthwise, then rinse under running water. Cut into small pieces. Place into a mixing bowl.
  3. Remove the skin and cut the onion into small pieces. Add to bowl.
  4. Cut the celery into small pieces. Add to bowl.
  5. Peel and cut the potato into small pieces and place in a separate bowl.
  6. Cut the stem off of the broccoli and chop into small pieces. Add to the bowl with the potato.
  7. Cut the florets from the broccoli, then slice the stem into half inch pieces. Set aside.
Start the Soup
  1. Place a stockpot over medium heat; add 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  2. Add onions, leeks, and celery and sauté until they begin to turn translucent. Add ½ tablespoon salt.
  3. Add the potato and broccoli stem. Cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the broccoli florets. Cook for 5 minutes
  5. Add the stock and water and simmer 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork tender. There should be at least an inch of liquid over the vegetables; add water as needed.
  6. Remove from heat. Puree with an immersion blender, blender or food processor.
  7. Stir in yogurt and Parmesan cheese.
  8. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  9. Using the peeler, make long ribbons of purple carrots.
Serve
  1. Ladle soup into individual bowls.
  2. Garnish soup with purple carrot ribbons or sliced radish. Enjoy!
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