Category Archives: Vegetables

Roasted Vegetables

Posted on December 10, 2013 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

This system works best with broccoli, carrots, or a mix of both. Preheat a baking dish in a very hot oven (450ºf and above);  Toss the vegetables with a touch of Olive Oil (EV), salt, pepper, and a pinch of … Continue reading →

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Zucchini with Turmeric

Posted on June 9, 2013 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

We made this from our home-grown zucchini, when they were about 4-5 inches long, we had six zucchini but the recipe is not exacting; they were fantastic. Along with the zucchini, you will need Spring onions (scallions), olive oil, salt, … Continue reading →

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Broccoli, baked in cheesy cream sauce

Posted on April 1, 2013 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

This is a rich, not lo-cal broccoli dish. Start with the sauce; at base, it is a simplified bechamel: Sauce: In a double boiler, melt two tablespoons butter, ’till slightly nutty; using a wooden spoon, mix in two tablespoons of … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Mushrooms

Posted on March 17, 2013 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

This is an easy, yet elegant and delicious appetizer.  The entire ingredient list is: Cremini mushrooms, a hot Sicilian sausage, blue cheese crumbles, and optional parsley. One sausage will make anywhere from ten to twenty stuffed mushrooms. The fewer mushrooms … Continue reading →

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