9.28.2011

Braised Celery recipe.

Ingredients
1 bunch celery, cleaned and cut into 4 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions
Arrange the celery in a single layer on the bottom of a large skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Dot with butter. Dissolve the bouillon cube in boiling water, and pour over the celery.
Cover pan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Basler Mehlsuppa recipe.

Ingredients
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup sliced onion
1/2 cup red wine
4 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons butter
4 thick slices whole wheat bread
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
In a heave saucepan over medium heat, heat the flour gently until it begins to turn pale golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
In another pan, saute onions in butter. When transparent, blend them into the flour. Gradually add the beef stock, the wine and the salt and pepper to taste. Cook gently, stirring frequently, for about 30 minutes.
Put a slice of bread in each person's bowl with a good sprinkling of cheese on top. Pour soup into each bowl and serve at once.

Brown Rice Bread recipe.

Ingredients
1/3 cup brown rice
2/3 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Directions
In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Place 1/2 cup of cooked rice in a two cup measuring cup. Add oil and enough warm water to equal 1 1/2 cups. Add this mixture to pan of bread machine. Add flour, sugar, salt and yeast. Select cycle; press Start.

Banana and Strawberry Smoothie recipe.

Ingredients
5 strawberries, hulled
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup cold milk
1 drop red food coloring (optional)

Directions
Combine the banana, strawberries, cinnamon, milk, and food coloring in a blender; blend until smooth; serve immediately.