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Kabak Turtasi – Courgette (Zucchini) Loaf from the Mandarin Boutique Hotel

Sunday, April 1st, 2012

With the ravishing countryside that surrounds Mandarin Boutique Hotel at its flower-filled best, and the climate ideal for exploring the many fascinating historical sites that lie close by, it is no wonder that spring is always a popular time here in Faralya. As a result, we are already virtually fully booked for certain dates in April and May, although we still have good availability for other dates, including the Easter weekend!. This recipe comes from the hotel located on the Southwest Turkish coast.

Kaiak Turtasi - Courgette (Zucchini) Loaf

Ingredients
1 Kg courgettes (zucchinis)
1 large onion
3 slices wholemeal bread
200g curd cheese
1 cup grated cheese
A few sprigs of parsley
2 eggs
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper

  • Finely chop the courgettes and onions and fry gently with 1 tbsp of olive oil for 5-6 minutes until softened.
  • Finely chop the bread and the parsley in a blender.
  • Combine all the ingredients, mashing with the back of the spoon to achieve a thick puree.
  • Line a loaf tin with greaseproof paper, pour in the mixture and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees centigrade for 45 minutes.
  • Leave to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

White Bean, Sausage and Asiago Frittata

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

I’ve always enjoyed beans, simple, doctored, or fixed just about any way. But this recipe from Bush’s with white beans,eggs,  sausage and Asiago is delicious. I have also used chopped ham instead of sausage for a variety. I hope you enjoy.

Create a versatile egg dish. Bush’s Best® Great Northern Bean egg and cheese casserole can be served at virtually any time of the day as a flavorful dine-in meal or a hearty take-out dish.

Yields: 12 servings | Serving Size: 1 square | Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 45 minutes

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INGREDIENTS:

3 cups Bush’s Cannellini or Great Northern Beans, drained*

3 cups Caramelized onion slices

3 cups Sausage, cooked and crumbled

1 qt Arugula

2 cups Asiago cheese, shredded

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12 Eggs, large, lightly beaten

1 cup Milk or half and half

1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes

1 cup Asiago cheese, shredded

Method:

1. Combine beans, onions, sausage, arugula and cheese. Transfer to greased half hotel pan.

2. Whisk together eggs, milk and red pepper flakes. Pour over bean-sausage mixture and spread evenly.

Sprinkle with cheese.

3. Bake in 325°F conventional or 300°F convection oven for 45 minutes or until eggs are set. Let stand 15 minutes

before cutting into 12 equal pieces and serve hot.

*Other beans may be substituted including Pinto, Black, Garbanzo or Kidney.

For Individual Frittatas: In a 16-oz. casserole layer: 1/4 cup onions, 1/4 cup beans, 1/4 cup sausage, 1/4 cup arugula

and 2 Tbsp cheese. Combine 2 eggs with 2 Tbsp milk and pour over casserole. Top with 1 Tbsp cheese and bake

22–25 minutes.

White Bean, Sausage and Asiago Frittata

Create a versatile egg dish. Bush’s Best® Great Northern Bean egg and cheese casserole can be served at virtually any time of the day as a flavorful dine-in meal or a hearty take-out dish.

Source: Bush Brothers & Company

Easy, Cheesy Idaho® Potatoes and Ham

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

Cheesy Idaho Potatoes and Ham

This recipe is from Idaho Potatoes.

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Easy, Cheesy Idaho® Potatoes and Ham

Nothing beats a slow cooker for ease, and potatoes cook up wonderfully in whatever make or model of slow cooker you have. To keep this dish healthy, we’ve used lower fat cheese and reduced-sodium ham and broth.

Yield: 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 medium Idaho® potatoes (about 2 pounds), scrubbed
  • 1 cup thinly sliced onions
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium ham steak, cubed (about 5 ounces of pieces)
  • 1 cup fat-free, reduced sodium canned chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/4 cup reduced-fat, extra sharp, shredded cheddar cheese (such as 2% milk varieties)

Directions

  1. Cut scrubbed potatoes in half lengthwise, then cut each half into ¼-inch thick slices (not too thin or they’ll fall apart during cooking).
  2. Place the potatoes, onions, and ham into a slow cooker crock (must be at least 4 quart capacity). In a liquid measuring cup, stir together the broth, flour, garlic and pepper.
  3. Pour the mixture over the potatoes, then stir with a wooden spoon to distribute all ingredients.
  4. Cover and set slow cooker to HIGH (use LOW setting for 6 hour cooking time). Cook for 3 hours, stirring once after about 2 hours of cooking time. When done, uncover and stir in the shredded cheese. Divide mixture between 4 bowls.

Estimated Nutritional Analysis per Serving:
406 calories, 41 mg cholesterol, 11 g fat ,796 mg sodium, 19 g protein, 61 g carbohydrates















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