October 2012 - Delights Of Culinaria

Chicken and Mushroom Julienne

October 24, 2012 · by Delightsofculinaria · 6 Comments

Julienne is a rich, creamy,and cheesy Russian/European gourmet dish. It is served as appetizer or first course.It’s very simple to make and is very delicious.

6 -8 ramekins
Ingredients:
1 chicken breast cooked,diced
1 cup mushrooms chopped
1 onion chopped
2 tbs. butter
2-3 tbs. olive oil
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 heaping tbs. flour
salt
mozzarella cheese shredded

Directions:
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
Heat a skillet on medium heat.
Add butter and onions.
Saute onions until soft.Remove from pan.


Saute onions until soft.Remove from pan.


Add olive oil. Add mushrooms and cook until liquid is gone.

Transfer onions and chicken back to the skillet and mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

In another skillet or saute pan, on medium-low heat saute flour until slightly golden/tan color.
Gradually and vigorously whisk in heavy whipping cream.Season with salt and continue to stir until sauce thickens.

Fill ramekins with chicken,mushroom,and onion mixture.
Add sauce and sprinkle with cheese.
Bake for about 12-13 minutes.
Serve hot with fresh toasted rustic bread.

Filed Under: appetizer, chicken, Dinner, easy recipes, european, gourmet, Main course, russian, simple, simple recipes ·

Capellini Shrimp Scampi

October 18, 2012 · by Delightsofculinaria · 1 Comment

Thin pasta with buttery garlic sauce and shrimps is one of my favorite Italian dishes. This dish is fairly simple to make, but makes an elegant dinner.

Ingredients:
16-20 large shrimps or prawns
7-8 garlic finely chopped
1/2 red onion sliced
1 red,yellow or orange bell pepper cut into strips
1/2 cup white wine
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 stick butter
salt
1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound capellini cooked (or angel hair pasta)

Directions:
Heat oil in a saute pan on medium heat.Season shrimps with salt and pepper.
Add the shrimp and quickly saute(in batches) until just starting to turn pink, but not cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Add Onions and bell peppers to the skillet and saute just until they begin to soften.
Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Add wine and cook for about 3-5 minutes.
Add cream.Let it simmer for another 3-5 minutes.
Add shrimps back to the pan and swirl in the rest of the butter.
Season with salt and add Parmesan cheese.
Toss the pasta with sauce and serve with Parmesan cheese.

Filed Under: Dinner, lunch, Main course, pasta, seafood, simple recipes ·

Red Cabbage and Kale Salad

October 17, 2012 · by Delightsofculinaria · 11 Comments

This salad is not only tasty but very healthy and nutritious. This particular recipe is with mayonnaise, but for more health benefits you can use olive oil or sunflower oil with a little lemon juice.You can omit kale if you don’t like it, but you should give it a try. It’s known as super food and this is one of the best ways to try it.

Ingredients:
1/2 head red cabbage shredded
2 cups thinly chopped kale
1-2 tomatoes cut 1/4 slices
1-2 garlic crushed
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
canned peas(optional)
dill or parsley finely chopped (optional)
salt

Directions:
In a mixing or salad bowl combine cabbage,kale, and salt. Using your hands massage the cabagge and kale to make it more tender.
Add the rest of the ingredients and mix.

Filed Under: easy recipes, healthy, Salad, simple recipes ·

Pumpkin Oatmeal

October 16, 2012 · by Delightsofculinaria · Leave a Comment

Pumpkin is very healthy, full of nutrients, and vitamins.I like to use it as much as I can, even drinking the water where the pumpkin was cooked. yes, it is good for you.I don’t like the taste of it, but knowing that it’s good for you(according to my mom) I drink it holding my breath.
So if you are in the fall mood and love pumpkin pie, then this will be a perfect healthy breakfast to start your day.

Ingredients:
(about 4-5 servings)

4-5 cups milk of your choice,depending on thickness preferred (I use 2%, but almond milk will be awesome here)
2 cups quick oats(not instant)
1 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
sugar (your preference on the amount)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon all spice
1/2 – 1 teaspoon cinnamon
butter for serving

Directions:
Bring milk to boil on high heat.
Add oats,pumpkin,sugar,salt and spices.
Bring down to low heat and cook for about 10-15 minutes.
Serve with butter and sprinkled sugar on top. (I use turbinado raw cane sugar)

Filed Under: Breakfast, easy recipes, healthy, russian, simple, vegetarian ·

Eggs in Puff Pastry with Cheese and Bacon

October 13, 2012 · by Delightsofculinaria · 1 Comment

Ingredients:
frozen puff pastry thawed
bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
slices Havarti,Gouda,or any other cheese.
eggs fried
tomatoes sliced
chopped chives or green onions.
salt and pepper

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out puff pastry dough and cut into equal squares.( about 4)
Pinch the sides to form a tart shell.
Transfer to oven and bake until golden.
Place the cheese on top and bake for another few minutes.
Add sliced tomato, fried egg, crumbled bacon and chives (or green onion).

Filed Under: Breakfast, easy recipes, simple recipes ·

Orange Roughy with Carrots

October 13, 2012 · by Delightsofculinaria · Leave a Comment

This is very light and healthy dish. The fish is prepared in a rice cooker.This type of cooking method is quick and the fish and carrots are full of flavorful.

Ingredients:
4 wild Orange Roughy filets ( cut in half if desired)
4 medium carrots peeled,grated
olive oil
salt and pepper
your favorite seasoning

Directions:
Place the fillets (in one layer) in the rice cooker.
Sprinkle a little salt, pepper and seasoning.
Cover with grated carrots.
Drizzle olive oil and a little salt and pepper or seasoning.
Repeat with second layer.
Close lid and cook for about 20-25 minutes.
Serve with your favorite side. I like it best with mashed potatoes.