Spinach en Croute
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Cooking time: 35 minutes for menu Cooking schedule: see below for menu instructions |
Spinach en Croute with tomato sauce Time: 25 minutes
1 - 2 sheets of puff pastry You will find it in either the refrigerated or freezer section. You will want 2
sheets about 9 inches square. If they are not big enough you can roll them out a bit (using a rolling pin).
I have even used a large square cut from corner to corner and fudged the triangle.
1 package frozen spinach -
8 oz (220gr)
4 oz ricotta cheese (115 gr) save rest for Thursday
1 egg
Thaw spinach and squeeze dry. In a medium bowl lightly beat the egg. Remove 1 - 2 tbs of beaten egg to a small bowl or measuring cup. Add spinach and ricotta to bowl and mix well. Prepare pastry if necessary (roll, cut, whatever to get the size you need). Mound half of the spinach mixture into the center of each pastry sheet. Bring corners together over top and press together, making a little parcel. You may have to work the dough a bit with your fingers to get a good seal. Brush the top with the little bit of beaten egg you reserved. Put the parcels on a baking sheet and bake at 400F (200C) for 15 - 20 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown. Remove and serve with the tomato sauce on the side.
Tomato Sauce
1 can whole tomatoes, drained
2 shallots
1 clove garlic
1 tbs olive oil
1 tsp basil
1 tsp sugar
1 tbs red wine
Finely chop shallots and garlic. Heat oil in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Roughly chop the tomatoes and add along with the rest of the ingredients. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Puree (either with a blender or immersion blender) and serve on the side.
Balsamic Glazed Baked Salmon Time: 25 minutes
2 salmon fillet or steaks, 6 - 8 oz each (200 gr each)
2 tbs Balsamic vinegar
2 tbs honey
1/4 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tbs olive oil
In a small sauce pan heat the vinegar, honey, mustard and oil, whisking to combine. Put the salmon, skin side down, on a baking sheet. Brush with the honey/vinegar. Bake in 400F (200C) oven for 15 - 20 minutes, depending on thickness, basting with the honey/vinegar twice more. Salmon will be done when it flakes easily, slightly pink in the center is fine. Baste a final time and serve.
Broccoli Gratin Time: 35 minutes
Broccoli - 1 small head or 1/2 of a large one - enough for 2 people save the rest for Monday
1/4 cup shredded cheese
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1 tbs olive oil
2 tsp Dijon mustard
Cut broccoli into bite size florets and stems. Put in a steamer basket in a saucepan with an inch of water in the bottom. Put on medium heat and steam for 15 minutes or until done. Remove from pan and set aside. Mix cheese with bread crumbs. In medium bowl mix oil and mustard. Add broccoli and toss well to coat. Put broccoli in a small baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese mixture and bake, uncovered, at 400F (200C) until hot and golden, about 10 minutes. Serve.
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Cooking schedule: 35 minutes for menu |
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