As is a determination to use what's available in the larder.
Tonight, I had probably half a pound roasted pork loin and a nice dish of my favorite barbeque sauce leftover from a birthday dinner for my friend, Lani. I had, however, eaten the side that went with it for lunch. Of course I knew what I was doing, but I love toasted Israeli couscous with vegetables.
If this were in your frig, you'd heat it up for lunch, too. Along with a nice big shard of parm Lani brought over Friday night as a "coming to dinner" gift. Yow.
Anyway, when it came time for dinner tonight (and we are eating outside every night now), it was kind of, "Well, I know what half of it is." The rest I had to throw my eyes around the kitchen for. Bad grammar, too. I spy:
- sweet potatoes
- Idaho potatoes
- shallots
- fresh tarragon (out the back door)
- red bell pepper (in the frig)
- broccoli
warm two-potato salad with mustard-tarragon vinaigrette 4 servings for a side (2 for a main course)
- 2T olive oil
- 1/2 t kosher salt
- 1/4 t each fresh ground black pepper and crushed red pepper
In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil, salt and peppers over medium heat. Add:
- 1 ea: large Idaho and sweet potato, medium diced (peel sweet potato only)
Cook, stirring often, until softened but not tender. Add:
- 1 small head of broccoli, trimmed and cut into small florets (about 1 cup)
- 1 large red bell pepper, small dice
Cook, stirring often, until broccoli is a bit browned (not done) and potatoes are tender. Add:
- 1 shallot (slice half for salad; mince the other half for vinaigrette)
Cook another two minutes or so until shallot is softened. Spoon into a large bowl and toss with vinaigrette (recipe below). Top with
Serve warm or at room temperature.
- 1T fresh lemon juice
- 2T grated aged Gouda cheese or Parmesan cheese
Serve warm or at room temperature.
vinaigrette:
Whisk together:
- 1/2 large shallot, minced (see above-you'll use other half with potatoes)
- 2T white wine vinegar
- 1/2 t Dijon mustard
- 1T minced fresh tarragon (or 1 t dried)
- pinch salt and pepper
Drizzle in, whisking, until well combined or emulsified:
- 4T olive oil
Done just in time to see an episode of Downton Abbey. (I got Season 2 for Mother's Day.)
And talk to my daughter for a while. I miss her so; she's out doing her pastor thing in Niagra Falls. Thanks, God.
on the dinnerplace blog right now:
Cranberry-Blueberry Orange Muffins |
two-dog kitchen and around the 'hood
Miss Gab waiting for me to be done cooking. |
On a walk around Lake Como--heard music. Looked up to see a wedding in process. Stopped yelling at dogs immediately! |
Another Lake Como View--Can't see, but a turtle family sunning on rocks. |
If you liked today's post, you might like this-- French Potato Salad with Vegetables |
Sing a new song,
Alyce
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