Peas & Shmarrots

Peas and Shmarrots

American    Serves 4-6

When applied to carrots the term mashed or smashed doesn’t sound quite as appealing as when applied to potatoes.  So...SHMARROTS IT IS!  For the fun of it!  Steamed carrots are pureed, seasoned and caramelized with butter in a non stick pan.  The finished Shmarrots are then garnished with sautéed petit peas seasoned lightly with Hometown Number 1.  It turns this ordinary combo into a luxuriant and memorable experience.  Select sweet carrots for best results.

Ingredients

Step 1

2 lbs. sliced carrots – washed, peeled, and cut into 1” pieces

1/8 lb. Butter – unsalted – cut into 8 pieces

1 scant tsp. - salt

Pinch - white pepper

Pinch - cayenne

Step 2

2 Tbs. Butter – unsalted

1 cup Petit Peas

1/2 tsp. Hometown Number 1 Blended Seasoning

Directions

1. Step 1:Place cut peeled carrots in a steamer and cook until soft.
2. Transfer hot steamed carrots in to food processor bowl add butter pieces and process until smooth.
3. Using a rubber spatula scrape down sides and process until the carrots are completely pureed.
4. Transfer carrot puree to a non stick pan, place on medium heat.
5. Add salt, white pepper and cayenne and with a heat proof spatula continually stir for about 5 minute until puree tightens.
6. Transfer to a serving dish...cover and set aside while heating peas.
7. Step 2: Starting with a medium heat, place cold sauté pan with butter on the burner, when butter melts add peas, Hometown Number 1, then turn up the heat and sauté until hot.
8. Spoon peas over Shmarrots and serve.

Baked Yam Treat – Good for You!

Good for you...Congratulations for trying this recipe.  You will be amazed how delicious and healthful a yam can be without all the added sweeteners.  The trick to this recipe is to allow the yam to slightly burnish on the edges.  The deep caramelized sweetness in contrast to the savory Hometown Number 1 brings out the full rich essence of the yam.

Baked Yam Treat – Good for You!

1 – 2 servings

Ingredients

1 each-Beauregard Yam approx. 1 lb. – peeled

1 Tbs. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 tsp, Hometown Number 1® blended Seasoning

Directions

1.     Preheat oven to 350° degrees

2.    Peel yam and slice into 1/2” coins

3.    Place sliced yam in an oven proof baking dish and toss with the olive oil; and Hometown Number 1® Blended Seasoning coating evenly.

4.    Arrange leaving space between slices.

5.    Place in oven and allow yam to brown and caramelize.  No need to turn.  About 30 - 40 minutes.  Done when sugar beads appear on the surface and edges darken,

Salad Dressing Hometown Number 1 Vinaigrette

Salad dressing should be used sparsely... just enough to coat the salad ingredients bringing balance to the overall mix of flavors.  Try starting salad by combining the desired amount of dressing with diced tomato followed by the rest of the ingredients.

Salad Dressing Hometown Number 1 Vinaigrette

 Ingredients

1/2 tsp. Fresh Garlic Cloves - minced

1-1/2 tsp. Hometown Number 1 Blended Seasoning

1 Tbs. Cider Vinegar

1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1/4 Cup Salad Oil – of choice

Directions

1.     In a non reactive bowl place minced garlic, Hometown Number 1, vinegar, whisk to a combine.

2.    While whisking drizzle olive oil into mixture to combine.

3.    Store in a jar.  Mix well at time of use.