tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post3904599966186448725..comments2024-02-05T05:15:04.759-08:00Comments on Wandering Scientist: Change of PlansCloudhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317847285050447789noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post-89157390666968223252009-07-16T09:17:17.468-07:002009-07-16T09:17:17.468-07:00Summer Squash, Herb, and Rice Gratin, from Deborah...Summer Squash, Herb, and Rice Gratin, from Deborah Madison's Vegetarian Cooking for everybody (my favorite cookbook ever):<br /><br />The recipe is a little fiddly - definitely for a Sat or Sun - but only because it has multiple steps. Otherwise it's surprisingly easy.<br /><br />Herb Bechamel:<br /><br />2 Cups milk <br />1/4 cup finely diced onion<br />Aromatics: 1 bay leaf, 3 parsley spring, 2 thyme sprigs (I use dried thyme)<br />3 1/2 T butter<br />3 1/2 T flour<br />Salt and pepper (though last time I didn't salt and pepper because of the baby)<br /><br />1) Heat milk, onions, and aromatics over medium heat. Turn off just before boiling and let steep (15 minutes)<br />2) In another saucepan, make a roux - melt the butter then add flour. Whisk constantly over medium heat (2 min). <br />3) Quickly pour milk into roux, through a strainer, stir to boil, then put on very low heat for 25 -30 min (often takes 20-25), basically until it thickens. <br />4) If you have then, add 1/3 cup chopped parsley, thyme, and/or chervil.<br /><br />Ok: the rest of the gratin:<br />1 1/2 lbs zucchini, grated<br />1 cup white rice<br />2 T olive oil<br />2 shallots or 1 small onion, diced<br />1/4 chopped parsley<br />1/4- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil<br />1/2 parmesan cheese, grated.<br /><br />1) Oil a gratin dish and heat oven to 375<br />2) Prepare rice as instructed on package<br />3) Toss zucchini with 1 tsp of salt and let it sit (this is v. important, because the salt draws out the liquid). Squeeze the zucchini to get out excess moisture.<br />4) Heat oil in a skillet. Cook shallots over medium heat (3 min) then add zucchini. Stir and cook until zucchini is dry and beginning to brown (c. 12 minutes).<br />5) Combine rice, zucchini, and half the bechamel sauce. Put in gratin dish.<br />6) Cover with the remaining sauce and top with the parmesan cheese.<br />7) Bake until the top is golden, about 25 minutes.<br /><br />the "sauce" on top is much thicker than a conventional sauce; it almost has the texture of a smooth polenta. And if she doesn't like the top, she might eat the rice mixture below. At any rate, the rest of you will enjoy it!<br /><br />PS The basil is my own addition to the recipe, but I think it makes it, especially in the summer.<br /><br />-ErinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post-65849560273730744192009-07-13T08:12:05.791-07:002009-07-13T08:12:05.791-07:00@Erin- Pumpkin's a little suspicious of anythi...@Erin- Pumpkin's a little suspicious of anything with sauce, but the recipe sounds yummy- definitely post it!<br /><br />Don't be too impressed by the fish. She eats little fish shaped fish sticks that look a lot like chicken nuggets. And she only eats them about 50% of the time.Cloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09317847285050447789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post-42789727163210560382009-07-13T08:06:30.197-07:002009-07-13T08:06:30.197-07:00I don't know how pumpkin feels about creamy/mi...I don't know how pumpkin feels about creamy/milky dishes, but I have a fantastic recipe for a zucchini gratin (the zucchini is grated and then mixed with rice, herbs, and a bechamel sauce, then baked). I'm mentioning this largely because my toddler is a big fan, and he doesn't eat much "grown up" food. I'm actually pretty impressed that your picky eater with eat fish! If you're interested in the recipe, I can post it. <br />-ErinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29235839.post-35021184193302194762009-07-09T19:10:55.153-07:002009-07-09T19:10:55.153-07:00Sorry you got sick! Hope you feel better soon.
We...Sorry you got sick! Hope you feel better soon.<br /><br />We had my family over for a BBQ and put out a blow-up pool for the toddlers, and they had so much fun! Who needs the beach when you can splash around the backyard?caramamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02327695885346537321noreply@blogger.com