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- Brussels Sprouts Apple Salad with Pistachios and Shaved Parmesan Cheese
  
  Posted at 6:19 pm by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Nov 8th
  Brussels Sprouts that neglected and shy little bulbs have become trendy – the darling of the vegetable world. Healthy, tasty, versatile, a chameleon, changing depending the pairing – never boring or the same. Steamed, baked, roasted, raw in a salad your choices of preparation are endless. For a deliciously healthy autumn salad I love fresh raw Brussels Sprouts combined with apples, pistachios and shaved parmesan cheese- dressed with a light lemon vinaigrette.
  
  Brussels Sprouts Apple Salad with Pistachios and Shaved Parmesan Cheese
  
  4 cups thinly sliced Brussels Sprouts
  
  2 Granny Smith Apples, chopped
  
  1/2 cup chopped unsalted pistachios
  
  1/4 cup shaved Parmesan Cheese
  
  Lemon Vinaigrette
  
  3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  
  1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
  
  2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  
  1 teaspoon dried oregano
  
  1 clove garlic, minced
  
  1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  
  1/4 teaspoon fresh grounded black pepper
  
  1/2 cup olive oil
  
  Combine Brussels Sprouts, apples, pistachios and cheese in a bowl. Toss with lemon vinaigrette.(If you prefer you can serve vinaigrette on the side.) I like my salad lightly dressed. Refrigerate remanding vinaigrette for up to two weeks.
  
  Lemon Vinaigrette: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.
  
  Enjoy!
  
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- ROASTED BEETS WITH ORANGES
  
  Posted at 8:57 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Sep 9th
  ROASTED BEETS WITH ORANGES
  
  Gorgeous Roasted Beets and Oranges
  
  Beets taste so delicious that I sometimes forget their health and nutritious benefits. Beets are low in calories yet high in fiber, antioxidants and an array of important micronutrients. And fresh beets are so easy to cook, readily available year round, don’t use canned. Beets roasted with citric juices enhances the root flavor of beets creating a nice glaze. A fine salt like Pink Himalayan is used to finish the dish adding a burst of flavor, not to salt while cooking. Gourmet salts from around the world are all the rage with so many different choices as well as added ingredients. On a recent trip to Amelia Island in Florida I had the pleasure of staying at the Ritz Carlton with the famous Salt restaurant and boutique with the boutique stocking salts from around the world. Assisted by a knowledgeable salesperson I returned home with a array of interesting salts.
  
  ROASTED BEETS WITH ORANGES
  
  12 Beets
  
  1 tablespoon olive oil
  
  1 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme
  
  1 lemon, juiced
  
  3 oranges, 2 juice and one cut into half slices 1-inch thick.
  
  2 teaspoon Pink Himalayan fine salt
  
  Preheat oven 375F.
  
  Remove the tops and the roots of the beets and peel each one with a vegetable peeler. Cut the beets in 1 1/2-inch chunks. (Small beets can be halved, medium ones cut in quarters, and large beets cut in eighths.)
  
  Place the cut beets in oven proof baking dish. Combine olive oil, thyme, lemon and orange juice pouring over beets. Roast for 50-60 minutes, turning once or twice with a spatula, until the beets are tender. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with salt and serve warm.
  
  Enjoy!
  
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- Baked Stuffed Eggplant
  
  Posted at 1:01 pm by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Sep 2nd
  Eggplant a versatile vegetable who like a chameleon changes assuming the characteristic of the spices and ingredients used by the cook. Eggplant parmesan, beautiful stacked eggplant, tomato, mozzarella towers, baked stuffed eggplant and more I could continue adding to the variety of the eggplant recipes; all equally delicious. I was moved to create this recipe one day when I was at a farmer’s market and saw a beautiful array of eggplant glistening with fresh picked dew beaconing me to purchase. Once home I started thinking about how to cook the beautiful eggplant and I just decided to leave the eggplant whole hollowing out the center using the meat as stuffing and the shell as a baking dish. As a filler to substance to the ingredients I use La Casa de Grano Fregolo Sarda a traditional Sardinian Pasta that is toasted available at Italian markets such as Eataly or on line. I loved the texture and resulting taste all the flavors marrying to create a delicious baked eggplant, a beautifully presentation too.
  
  1 eggplant
  
  juice of 1/2 lemon
  
  pinch of sea salt
  
  2 tablespoon olive oil
  
  2 cloves garlic, chopped
  
  1 tablespoon fresh basil
  
  1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  
  2 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
  
  1/4 cup La Casa de Grano Fregolo Sarda, cooked or orzo
  
  2 teaspoon capers
  
  4 oz brie, rind removed and cubed
  
  oil for drizzling
  
  1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  
  1/8 teaspoon pepper
  
  garnish with fresh basil and thyme
  
  Preheat oven to 400F. Gently remove top of eggplant and set aside. Cut out eggplant meat and cube. Place eggplant in bowl add lemon juice and sea salt. Put olive oil in saute pan and heat. Add garlic and saute until slightly translucent, don’t brown. Add cubed eggplant, basil, thyme cooking about 5 minutes until eggplant is soft. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes after adding pine nuts, pasta and capers. Put eggplant mixture into hollowed out eggplant layering with cubed brie. Place eggplant lid on top. Drizzle with olive oil seasoning with salt and pepper. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the filling starts to escape from the eggplant. Serve at room temperature.
  
  Enjoy!
  
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- Air Fryer Beets
  
  Posted at 5:39 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Jul 25th
  I am not much of a kitchen gadget person; basic kitchen tools are my go to for cooking. So when my son purchased an air fryer which he said was perfect for achieving juicy food, crisp on the outside without frying or using oil and suggested I purchase one I did’t give it too much thought until he gave me a gift card for Williams Sonoma for Christmas to cover the purchase.
  
  After a little research I purchased the Philips Air Fryer with Tubo Star Avance from Williams Sonoma. At first I tried the basics, chicken wings, ribs, hot dogs and more. Then I turned to vegetables which I just find fabulous in the air fryer especially beets. Fresh beets are so good for you and in my air fryer I found a no mess quick method of cooking. After cooking the beets I just store in the refrigerator to use on salads for added flavor and color.
  
  Air Fryer Beets
  
  3-4 fresh beets, peeled
  
  sea salt
  
  Sprinkle beets with sea salt and place in air fryer. ‘Fry’ at 400F for 25 minutes. The resulting beets are perfectly cook without losing flavor or nutritional value.
  
  I used the cooked beets in my recipe below!
  
  Fresh Beets with Goat Cheese Egg Salad
  
  I was in the mood for egg salad one day but not an ordinary egg salad so I just started mixing some of my favorite ingredients. If I do say so this turned out delicious. I will caution that this egg salad is very rich so just eat a smaller portion with a wonderful salad of fresh vegetables. My philosophy has always been that you can eat well staying thin and fit if you use portion control of rich foods. I like to balance my meals with more greens and fresh vegetables, less high caloric foods. If I make and eat a rich dish I watch my portion. Also exercise is essential for staying fit and healthy. Find a physical activity that you enjoy to incorporate into the fabric of your day then you will always have time for exercise! Back to food I do believe that presentation is so important even if you are eating alone, make it look good! I made a colorful salad placing a small amount of egg salad in the center, drizzled some balsamic vinegar for a beautiful and wonderfully tasting dish. Did I mention so easy too!
  
  Goat Cheese Egg Salad with Red Beets
  
  4 eggs, hard boiled, peeled and chopped
  
  1/4 cup reduced fat mayonnaise with olive oil
  
  1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
  
  1 tablespoon scallions, minced, just the white part
  
  1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
  
  1/4 cup red beets, chopped
  
  1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  
  romain lettuce
  
  cherry tomatoes, sliced
  
  baby carrots
  
  1 cooked beet, sliced
  
  In a medium bowl, mix eggs and mayonnaise. Add goat cheese mixing until combined. Add scallions, celery, chopped beets, and black pepper. Line plate with lettuce leaves. Top with egg salad. Decorate with cherry tomatoes, baby carrots and sliced beets. Makes 4 small servings
  
  Enjoy!
  
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- Roasted Green Bean with Garlic and Pine Nuts
  
  Posted at 12:10 pm by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Apr 8th
  My favorite method to prepare vegetables is roasting. I love the way the flavor is released in the roasting process. I adding garlic for extra flavor along with pine nuts for crunch making the green beans a special side dish. You can also use other veggies for this dish. Asparagus, broccoli and fingerling potatoes to name a few work well roasted with garlic and pine nuts. Cooking is all about being creative with mixing delicious combinations of spices and flavors to your own liking. Experiment is the best way to improve your cooing skills and confidence.
  
  Roasted Green Bean with Garlic and Pine Nuts
  
  1 lb. cleaned green beans
  
  1 tablespoon olive oil
  
  4 cloves garlic, sliced in half
  
  1 teaspoon sea salt
  
  1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  
  1/4 cup pine nuts, roasted
  
  Preheat oven 400F. Toss green beans with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Place in baking dish. Top with pine nuts. Roast beans until slightly shriveled and have brown spots, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve at room temperature.
  
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- Roasted Cauliflower with Balsamic Fig Vinegar
  
  Posted at 9:19 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Feb 18th
  If you follow my blog you can see that I am very much into roasting vegetables which greatly increase flavor. I love to roast Cauliflower combining olives and tomatoes seasoned with thyme then finishing with a splash of Fig Vinegar. If you haven’t tried Balsamic Fig Vinegar I highly recommend replacing regular balsamic vinegar with this outstanding flavorful variety. Sweet figs are blended with tart balsamic vinegar for a uniquely rich multilayered flavor adventure. I substitute balsamic fig vinegar in cooking as well as in fresh salad dressing.
  
  Roasted Cauliflower with Balsamic Fig Vinegar
  
  8 cups 1-inch-thick slices cauliflower florets, (about 1 large head; see Tip
  
  2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  
  1 teaspoon dried french thyme
  
  ¼ teaspoon salt
  
  1/4 cup kalamata olives, chopped
  
  1/2 cup rainbow petite tomatoes, sliced
  
  Freshly ground pepper to taste
  
  2 tablespoons fig balsamic vinegar
  
  Preheat oven to 450°F.
  
  Toss cauliflower, oil, french thyme, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Spread on a
  
  large rimmed baking sheet and roast until starting to soften and brown on the
  
  bottom, 15 to 20 minutes. Toss the cauliflower with vinegar. Return to the oven
  
  and roast until any moisture has evaporated, 5 to 10 minutes more forming a
  
  glaze over cauliflower.
  
  Tip: To prepare florets from a whole head of cauliflower, remove outer leaves.
  
  Slice off the thick stem. With the head upside down and holding a knife at a 45°
  
  angle, slice into the smaller stems with a circular motion—removing a “plug” from
  
  the center of the head. Break or cut florets into the desired size.
  
  Enjoy!
  
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- Spicy Edamame
  
  Posted at 9:25 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Jan 29th
  I love edamame enjoying steamed with just a little sea salt. So good and healthy For a change I like to spice up Edamame with this hot sauce. If you want it with less heat use only one tablespoon Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce and three tablespoon low sodium soy sauce. Either way a deliciously tasty snack perfect for game day!
  
  Spicy Edamame
  
  Ingredients:
  
  16 Ounces Steamed Edamame
  2 Tablespoons Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce
  2 Tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  Garnish: Coarse Sea Salt
  
  Cook Edamame according to package instructions. Place in medium combine. Mix hot chili sauce, and soy sauce and toss with Edamame. Sprinkle with Coarse Sea Salt. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  
  Enjoy!
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- Baked Stuffed Quiona Artichokes
  
  Posted at 12:24 pm by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Apr 2nd
  Ingredients
  
  4 large artichokes
  
  2 quarts of water
  
  1 lemon, halved
  
  2 bay leaves
  
  2 cloves garlic, unpeeled
  
  1/8 cup salt
  
  1/2 cup Quinoa cooked according to package instructions. I like Earthly Choice
  
  1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  
  2 tablespoons assorted fresh chopped herbs (such as parsley, basil and oregano)
  
  2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, toasted
  
  2 tablespoons olive oil
  
  Salt and black pepper
  
  Directions
  
  Cut off the stem, trim the tips from the leaves and cut off the top quarter of the artichoke. In a large pot bring 2 quarts of water to a boil and add artichokes. Squeeze juice from the lemon halves into water, then add the bay leaves, garlic cloves and salt. Cover, reduce heat to simmering and cook until artichokes are tender, and base can be pierce with a knife, about 25 minutes. Drain artichokes. Placing the artichokes on their base, spread apart the outer leaves and carefully remove and discard the center section and fuzzy choke, leaving outer leaves intact.
  
  Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine Quinoa, cheese, herbs and oil; season to taste with salt and pepper. Carefully spread apart leaves of artichoke, leaving them attached. Pack Quinoa mixture into all available spaces. Place on a baking dish and bake 25 minutes or until golden.
  
  Enjoy!
  
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- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Cranberries
  
  Posted at 8:11 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Feb 5th
  Brussels Sprouts are widely trendy now. Everyone is making these beautiful veggies! I love this recipe for Thanksgiving combining Pecans and a fall favorite fresh Cranberries. Roasting brussels sprouts brings out the nutty flavor which is enhanced by the addition of pecans. Fresh cranberries tartly play off the smooth taste of fig balsamic vinegar.
  
  Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecan and Cranberries
  
  1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, sliced in half and yellow leaves removed
  
  3 tablespoons olive oil
  
  1 teaspoon allspice
  
  1 teaspoon kosher salt
  
  1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  
  1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans
  
  1/2 cup fresh cranberries
  
  1 tablespoon fig balsamic vinegar
  
  Directions
  
  Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  
  Place trimmed Brussels sprouts, olive oil, allspice, kosher salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal tightly, and shake to coat. Pour onto a baking dish, top
  
  with pecans. Place on center oven rack.
  
  Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, shaking pan every 5 to 7 minutes for even browning. Top with cranberries roasting another 10 minutes. Drizzle with vinegar. Serve immediately.
  
  Enjoy!
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- Vegetable Soup with Chicken Sausage and Orzo
  
  Posted at 8:40 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Feb 4th
  When fall is in the air and winter is approaching I start making large batches of soup to freeze for cold nights when nothing is as warming as a hot bowl of soup. My soups are complete meals meant to be enjoyed with a luscious fresh salad and crisp baked bread. Nothing smells as good as hot fragrant soup simmering on the stove!
  
  Vegetable Soup with Chicken Sausage and Orzo
  
  Ingredients
  
  2 medium carrots, chopped
  
  2 fennel ribs, chopped
  
  2 shallots, chopped
  
  4 cloves garlic, minced
  
  1 tsp. fresh thyme, minced
  
  2 Tbsp. olive oil
  
  2 (32-oz) containers organic vegetable broth
  
  2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  
  1 cup french string beans, cut into 2 in. pieces
  
  1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  
  1 (15-oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  
  5 cooked chicken sausages, cut into bit size pieces*
  
  1 cup orzo
  
  Toasted Baguette**
  
  Preparation
  
  1. Sauté carrots and next 4 ingredients in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in broth, tomatoes, string beans, and freshly ground black pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
  
  2. Stir in beans, sausage and orzo, and cook, stirring occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes or until orzo is tender. Top each serving with toasted baguette slice.
  
  *I like to roast my sausages not fry. Roast sausage in over at 400 F for 20 minutes. Cut into bit size pieces.
  
  ** Slice baguette into 1 inch slices. Brush with oil and sprinkle with Italian seasonings. Broil for 1-2 minutes until baguette is toasted.
  
  Enjoy!
  
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