Heavens Harvest Farm

Recipes

 

August 2, 2010

 

Callaloo

Ingredients

ˇ         2 tablespoons unsalted butter

ˇ         1 cup chopped yellow onions

ˇ         1 sweet potato, peeled and small diced

ˇ         2 teaspoons minced garlic

ˇ         1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons minced, seeded scotch bonnet pepper, depending upon taste

ˇ         1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

ˇ         1/2 teaspoon salt

ˇ         1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

ˇ         1 pound fresh callaloo leaves or spinach (about 8 cups of leaves), ribs/stems discarded, well rinsed, and chiffonaded

ˇ         3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk

ˇ         3 cups water

Directions

In a large saute pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, for 4 minutes. Add the sweet potato, garlic, peppers, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook stirring for 30 seconds. Add the greens and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add the coconut milk and the water. Cook, stirring, until the leaves and sweet potatoes are tender and the liquid is slightly reduced, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and adjust the seasoning, to taste.

Serve hot or warm with rice and hot pepper sauce on the side.

 

Sauteed Callaloo

Ingredients

ˇ         Olive oil, for sauteing

ˇ         1 large onion, sliced

ˇ         Salt and freshly ground black pepper

ˇ         6 garlic cloves, sliced

ˇ         1/2 teaspoon chopped scotch bonnet peppers

ˇ         2 pounds callaloo, stemmed, washed, and coarsely chopped

Directions

In a large skillet over high heat, when skillet starts to smoke add oil and onions. Cook for 3 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper, add the garlic and scotch bonnets, cook 2 minutes more, then add the callaloo in batches until it has completely collapsed.

Add water if too dry, and continue to cook about 15 minutes more. Season, to taste, again at the end, if necessary.

 

Callaloo Soup

Ingredients

ˇ    1 pound callaloo leaves or spinach

ˇ    6 cups chicken stock

ˇ    1 onion, chopped

ˇ    1/2 pound salt beef, fat removed and diced

ˇ    1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

ˇ    6 tablespoons minced shallots

ˇ    1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

ˇ    1 green chile pepper, chopped

ˇ    1 cup okra

ˇ    1/2 pound crabmeat

Directions

1.                  Remove the thick stems of the callaloo leaves, chop roughly, and put into a large saucepan. Add the chicken stock, onion, beef, black pepper, shallots, thyme, chili pepper, and crab meat. Cover, and simmer until meat is tender, about 35 minutes.

2.                  Add the okra, and cook for 8 minutes.

3.                  Remove the chili pepper. Puree the soup in a blender or food processor. Reheat, and adjust seasonings.

 

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Ingredients

ˇ    2 1/2 cups Pepperidge FarmŽ Herb Seasoned Stuffing

ˇ    1 tablespoon butter or margarine

ˇ    1 pound ground beef

ˇ    1 medium onion, chopped

ˇ    1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, cut up

ˇ    1 (8 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

ˇ    2 medium green peppers, cut lengthwise into quarters

Directions

1.                  Mix 1/4 cup stuffing and butter. Set aside.

2.                  Cook beef and onion in skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Pour off fat. Add tomatoes and corn. Add remaining stuffing. Mix lightly.

3.                  Arrange peppers in 2-quart shallow baking dish. Spoon beef mixture over peppers. Cover.

4.                  Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes or until peppers are tender. Sprinkle with reserved stuffing mixture. Bake 5 min. or until golden.

 

Quick and Easy Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

ˇ    2 large red bell peppers, halved and seeded

ˇ    1 (8 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid

ˇ    1/3 cup quick-cooking brown rice

ˇ    2 tablespoons hot water

ˇ    2 green onions, thinly sliced

ˇ    1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed and drained

ˇ    1/2 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

ˇ    1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

ˇ    1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

ˇ    1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1.                  Arrange pepper halves in a 9 inch square glass baking dish. Cover dish with plastic wrap. Poke a few holes in the plastic wrap for vents, and heat 4 minutes in the microwave, or until tender.

2.                  In a medium bowl, mix tomatoes and their liquid, rice, and water. Cover with plastic, and cook in the microwave for 4 minutes, or until rice is cooked.

3.                  Stir green onions, corn, kidney beans, and red pepper flakes into the tomato mixture. Heat in the microwave for 3 minutes, or until heated through.

4.                  Spoon hot tomato mixture evenly into pepper halves, and cover with plastic wrap. Poke a few holes in the plastic to vent steam, and heat in the microwave 4 minutes. Remove plastic, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese, and allow to stand 1 to 2 minutes before serving.

 

Bob's Stuffed Banana Peppers

Ingredients

ˇ    8 banana peppers

ˇ    2 tablespoons butter

ˇ    1/2 cup chopped onion

ˇ    1/2 cup chopped celery

ˇ    1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

ˇ    1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

ˇ    2 cloves garlic, minced

ˇ    1 teaspoon dried basil

ˇ    1 teaspoon dried oregano

ˇ    2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided

ˇ    1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided

ˇ    1 egg

ˇ    1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

ˇ    1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

ˇ    1 pound hot Italian sausage

ˇ    1 pound mild Italian sausage

ˇ    1 1/2 cups bread crumbs

Directions

1.                  Cut off tops of peppers, and remove ribs and seeds. Chop edible portions of tops; set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add peppers, reduce heat, and simmer until tender but still firm, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2.                  Heat butter in a medium skillet. Saute reserved chopped pepper, onion and celery until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and garlic. Season with basil, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

3.                  Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine egg, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, Worcestershire sauce and Parmesan. Mix in hot sausage, mild sausage, bread crumbs and 1 cup of the tomato sauce mixture.

4.                  Using a piping bag or sausage stuffer, fill each pepper with the meat mixture. Place in a 3 quart casserole dish, and pour remaining tomato sauce mixture over peppers.

5.                  Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 1 hour.

 

Zesty Carrots

Ingredients

ˇ    8 carrots, julienned

ˇ    1 teaspoon butter

ˇ    2 tablespoons grated onion

ˇ    1/2 cup mayonnaise

ˇ    2 tablespoons creamy-style horseradish sauce

ˇ    1/4 teaspoon pepper

ˇ    1/2 cup bread crumbs

ˇ    1/2 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1.                  Place the carrots in a saucepan with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 5 minutes. Drain, and set aside.

2.                  Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Place the carrots in the dish. In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, horseradish, pepper, paprika and bread crumbs. Spread evenly over the carrots.

3.                  Bake uncovered for 15 minutes, or until the top is nicely browned.

 

Carrot Fritters

Ingredients

ˇ    4 carrots, julienned

ˇ    1 onion, cut into 1/4 inch slices

ˇ    1 bunch green onions, chopped

ˇ    1 cup all-purpose flour

ˇ    1 teaspoon salt

ˇ    1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

ˇ    2 eggs

ˇ    2 quarts oil for deep frying

Directions

1.                  In a medium bowl combine carrots, onion, green onions, flour, salt, pepper and eggs; mix well to coat.

2.                  Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

3.                  Using tongs, pick up veggies and drop into hot oil. Fry 3 minutes on one side and 2 minutes on the other.

 

Eggplant Chips

Ingredients

ˇ    1 eggplant, sliced into strips

ˇ    1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

ˇ    1/8 cup grated Romano cheese

ˇ    1 clove garlic, chopped

ˇ    2 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped

ˇ    1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

ˇ    salt and pepper to taste

ˇ    2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

1.                  Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2.                  Cut eggplant strips in half again, lengthwise. Lay strips on a baking sheet.

3.                  In a small bowl combine bread crumbs, Romano cheese, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper. Sprinkle over eggplant strips and drizzle with oil.

4.                  Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until crispy.

 

Eggplant Pizzas

Ingredients

ˇ    2 eggs

ˇ    1 cup all-purpose flour

ˇ    1/2 teaspoon salt

ˇ    1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

ˇ    1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

ˇ    1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds

ˇ    1/4 cup vegetable oil

ˇ    1 (14 ounce) can pizza sauce

ˇ    1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1.                  Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2.                  Beat the eggs in a bowl. Mix the flour, salt, pepper, and oregano in a 1 gallon resealable plastic bag. Dip each eggplant slice in the egg, then drop the eggplant in the flour mixture one at a time, shaking the bag to coat the eggplant.

3.                  Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Place the eggplant slices in the skillet to cook, turning occasionally, until evenly browned. Drain the eggplant slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Arrange the eggplant in one layer on a baking sheet. Spoon enough pizza sauce to cover each eggplant slice. Top each eggplant with mozzarella cheese.

4.                  Bake in the preheated oven until the mozzarella cheese is melted, 5 to 10 minutes.

 

Eggplant Sandwiches

Ingredients

ˇ    1 small eggplant, halved and sliced

ˇ    1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

ˇ    1/4 cup mayonnaise

ˇ    2 cloves garlic, minced

ˇ    2 (6 inch) French sandwich rolls

ˇ    1 small tomato, sliced

ˇ    1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

ˇ    1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Directions

1.                  Preheat your oven's broiler. Brush eggplant slices with olive oil, and place them on a baking sheet or broiling pan. Place the pan about 6 inches from the heat source. Cook under the broiler for 10 minutes, or until tender and toasted.

2.                  Split the French rolls lengthwise, and toast. In a cup or small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and garlic. Spread this mixture on the toasted bread. Fill the rolls with eggplant slices, tomato, feta cheese and basil leaves.

 

Babaganoush

Ingredients

ˇ         1 large eggplant (about 1 pound)

ˇ         1 glove garlic, minced

ˇ         1/4 teaspoon salt

ˇ         1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish

ˇ         2 tablespoons tahini

ˇ         2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Prick eggplant with a fork and place on a cookie sheet lined with foil. Bake the eggplant until it is soft inside, about 20 minutes. Alternatively, grill the eggplant over a gas grill, rotating it around until the skin is completely charred, about 10 minutes. Let the eggplant cool. Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise, drain off the liquid, and scoop the pulp into a food processor. Process the eggplant until smooth and transfer to a medium bowl.

On a cutting board, work garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt together with the flat side of a knife, until it forms a paste. Add the garlic-salt mixture to the eggplant. Stir in the parsley, tahini, and lemon juice. Season with more salt, to taste. Garnish with additional parsley.