Dutch Mama Recipes

PASTA MAMA

Steps:

• Prepare pasta - fresh takes 2-3 minutes; follow directions on packaging of dry pasta (Leftover pasta can also be used. Add at same time as it is added below and warm in pan with 1 TBS. hot water before adding eggs.).
• Turn on medium flame. Pour oil (or melt butter) in 10 inch sauté pan.
• Add minced garlic and the last four ingredients (seasonings) ; sauté together 1-2 minute.
• Add parsley; add pasta with 1 TBS hot water (Make sure leftover pasta or cold pasta is hot before adding parsley or eggs).
• Add beaten eggs. Mix thoroughly.
• Add Parmesan, cook through and serve.

THE MAMA'S PA DUTCH RED BEETS & EGGS

Steps:

• Place hard-boiled eggs in the bottom of a 3 quart (or bigger) plastic container that can be sealed with a lid (we use a Tupperware container).
• Open the cans of beets and drain the juice into a medium saucepan. Dump the beets into the container on top of the eggs.
• Add the sugar and vinegar to the beet juice. Heat the saucepan on the stove over Medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar has dissolved (about 10 minutes) but DO NOT BOIL.
• Pour the beet juice over the eggs and beets in the container.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight before serving to allow the juice to soak into the eggs and sweeten the beets.
• NOTE: My Mama's rule of thumb on the measurements for this recipe is to use 1/3 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of vinegar for EACH 14.5 oz can of beets that you are planning to use. Adjust the amount of eggs to your liking, but make sure that there is enough juice to cover the beets AND eggs.

DUTCH MAMA

Steps:

• Preheat over to 425 degrees. Generously coat large nonstick ovenproof skillet with nonstick cooking spray and set over medium-low heat. Melt margarine; remove 1 tablespoon and set aside. Add apples to skillet and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Saute until apples and browned and tender but still hold their shape, about 10 minutes.
• Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over apples and stir in orange juice. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat and simmer until sauce is syrupy, about 2 minues. Transfer apples to bowl and stir in strawberries.
• Wipe out skillet and put in oven to keep hot. Whisk eggs, egg whites, milk, remaining sugar, orange zest and salt in medium bowl until combines. Sift in flour and whisk batter until smooth, and then whisk in reserved margarine.
• Remove skillet from oven and coat with cooking spray. Pour in batter. Return to oven and bake until pancake is high and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and top with fruit. Serve.