Monday, February 19, 2007

Dinner at Home


Brussel Sprouts in Red Wine with Blue Cheese
These brussel spouts were rich and round in flavor.

-1 lb brussel sprouts, trimmed and halved
-1/2 cup red wine
-a splash of balsamic vinegar
-1 handful crumbled blue cheese
-salt and pepper to taste

Heat a bit of olive oil in a pan. Add the brussel sprouts and sautee until beginning to brown. Add the wine and vinegar and cover. Cook until brussel sprouts are tender and liquid is evaporated. Remove from heat and sprinkle with blue cheese.


Celery Root Soup with Kielbasa
A hearty soup.

-1 celery root, peeled and chopped
-2 turnips, peeled and chopped
-3 cans chicken broth
-1/2 onion, chopped
-5 cloves garlic, peeled
-2 kielbasa, diced
-pepper to taste

Sautee onions and garlic in a bit of olive oil. When beginning to color add the turnips and celery root and sautee another few minutes. Add the broth and pepper, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and simmer until veggies are tender. Puree with immersion blender and put through a seive to get out all the fibrous bits. Add in the diced sausage and stir over low heat until sausage is heated through.

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