Collards Roasted Peppers And Artichoke Saute Recipes

SAUTEED COLLARD GREENS WITH GARLIC, PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Remove and discard all but 1 inch of the collard stems. Cut the remaining stems out of the leaves, separating the leaves and stems. Cut the leaves into 2-inch squares. Slice the stems into thin slices.
• Wash the leaves in a big basin of water. Leave the water in the basin or sink and use a strainer to dip the leaves out of the water. Don't wash the leaves inside a colander or pour the water off the container with the leaves inside; this would allow any sand to stay with the greens. Wash the stems separately in the same basin of water, using the same method as the leaves.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. Have a colander ready in the sink to drain the greens and a bowl of water with ice cubes in it to chill the greens.
• Cook the stems for 1 minute. Add the leaves, and once they turn bright green, fish out a small leaf to taste it. The greens are done when they taste tender. You can't really tell whether the greens are done without tasting them.
• Pour the cooked greens into the colander to drain. Once the hot water has drained off, carefully put the hot greens into the ice water. Once the greens feel cool to the touch, drain them in a colander again. Drain for about 10 to 15 minutes so that they are quite dry. (At this point, the greens may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.)
• Put the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the onions gently in the oil. Raise the heat and add the peppers, and then the garlic. Add the blanched greens and saute until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.

ROASTED PEPPER AND ARTICHOKE BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Brush the baguette slices with the olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Toast until crisp but still slightly tender on the inside, 6 to 8 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
• In a medium bowl, combine the artichoke marinade, artichokes and roasted red pepper and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
• Spoon the artichoke and pepper mixture on the toasted baguette slices. Drizzle each with a little bit of the marinade.

ZUCCHINI AND ARTICHOKE FRITTERS

Steps:

• For the farmhouse dressing: Put mayo, sour cream, buttermilk and red wine vinegar in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine until smooth.
• Add the dill, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder and salt and whisk until well combined.
• For the fritters: Toss grated zucchini with pinch of salt. Place in a colander with a plate on top to push down. Allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove zucchini from colander and squeeze with a dish towel to remove any excess moisture.
• Put butter and salt in a medium saucepan with 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Add flour and stir with a wooden spoon or sturdy whisk until mixture comes together, about 1 minute. Lower heat and cook for 1 minute more.
• Transfer dough to bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix at medium speed to cool mixture slightly. Increase speed and begin to add eggs, one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. (Let dough come back together after the addition of each egg.)
• After final egg has been added, beat until dough is smooth and glossy, about a minute more. Stop machine and add grated cheese, parsley and pepper, then mix briefly to combine. (See Cook's Note.)
• Fold in the grated zucchini and chopped artichokes. Scrape down sides of bowl and remix, then transfer mixture to a disposable pastry bag. (Mixture can also be dispensed into oil using a 1/2-ounce ice cream scoop.)
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or several inches oil in a heavy-sided pot to 350 degrees F. Cut about 1 1/2 inches off the end of the pastry bag. (The more you cut, the larger the fritters will be.) Squeeze bag and pinch off a quarter-size amount of dough, then slowly drop into the oil.
• Use a slotted spoon to move fritters around in the oil so they cook on all sides. Remove after 4 to 5 minutes. Toss with some more grated Parmesan and chopped parsley. Serve with farmhouse dressing.

COLLARDS, GOLDEN RAISIN, AND ALMOND SAUTE

Steps:

• Heat an 8-quart saucepan over high heat. When very hot, add the oil, onions, and garlic, sauteing quickly for 1 minute. When the onions just start to turn golden, add the collard greens, raisins, and almonds. Season with salt and pepper, and add a little water if necessary, for a little steam. Saute for about 5 to 6 minutes more, and adjust seasoning, to taste.

SWEET PICKLED ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat a broiler.
• Broil the peppers until the skin has blistered and peppers are cooked through, 7 to 9 minutes. Place in a paper or plastic bag and seal immediately. Let stand for 15 minutes, or until cool enough to handle, this will make them easier to peel. Peel peppers, discard skins.
• Place the peeled peppers in a sterilized, heatproof jar with a sterilized, tight fitting lid. In a medium, non-reactive saucepan, bring the vinegar, sugar, water, and pickling spices to a boil. Pour hot mixture over peppers. Place lid on jar and let stand at room temperature for 2 days.

ROASTED PEPPER AND ARTICHOKE PUFFS

Steps:

• 1. Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. add scallions and garlic ad cook, stirring frequently just until softened, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a medium size mixing bowl. 2. Ad artichoke bottoms, prosciutto, basil, Parmesan, and Jarlsbergo to the scallions and toss to combine. Sprinkle with lemon juice and pepper. Bind the mixture with the mayonnaise and refrigerate at least one hour. 3. Menawhile prepare the peppers. Preheat oven to 400F. Stem and seed each pepper then cut into chunks about 2 x 1 1/2 inches. Place the peppers in a single layer in a large, shallow baking. dish. Drizzle with the olive oil and vinegar and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast the peppers 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through the cooking time. Remove from oven and let cool. 4 When ready to serve the hors d'oeuvres, preheat the broiler. Mound about 2 Tsp of the artichoke mixture onto each pepper. Arrange in rows on baking sheets and broil 3-4 inches from the heat until puffed an bubbly, about 2 minutes. Let cool a few minutes, then transfer to a serving tray and pass with plenty of cocktail napkins.

STEAK WITH ROASTED-PEPPER AND ARTICHOKE RELISH

Steps:

• Mince garlic and mash to a paste with a pinch of salt, then transfer to a bowl. Whisk in vinegar, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and sugar. Add 2 tablespoons oil in a slow stream, whisking until mixture is emulsified. Stir in roasted peppers, artichokes, and basil, then add salt and pepper to taste.
• Pat steaks dry and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté steaks, 2 at a time, turning over once, about 5 minutes per batch for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to plates as cooked. Serve steaks topped with relish.