Yield Makes 4 servings Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps:
Cook shallots and garlic in oil and butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until soft, about 6 minutes. Stir in peas and water and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in spinach, salt, and pepper and cook, tossing, until spinach is just wilted, about 1 minute.
Time 30m Yield Serves 4 Number Of Ingredients 5 Steps:
Melt the butter in a large frying pan, then cook the shallots for 10 mins until softened and turning golden. Pour in the stock and bring to the boil, then throw in the peas and cook for 2 mins more until tender. Add the shredded lettuce, season, then allow the heat of the pan to wilt the lettuce. Serve immediately.
Time 15m Yield 4 servings. Number Of Ingredients 6 Steps:
In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add snap peas, frozen peas and shallots; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 5-6 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper.
Time 40m Yield 9 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 8 Steps:
Hardboil and shell the eggs. Cut the eggs in half (I keep a paper towel around to wipe the yolk off of the knife between cuts to make cutting easier). Place the yolks in a bowl and set the whites aside. Finely mince the shallot(s). Using a fork, crush the yolks until they are fine. Combine the yolks, shallot, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper and stir until smooth. I add the ingredients a little bit at a time and periodically taste to get the flavor to where I want it. Place the yolk mixture in a Ziplock bag. Cut a corner off the bag and pipe the yolk mixture onto the egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika and serve.
Time 1h Yield 4 servings Number Of Ingredients 13 Steps:
If cooking polenta on stovetop: In a medium pot over high heat, combine 4 1/2 cups water, polenta and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened, 30 to 40 minutes, depending on how finely the polenta is ground (coarse-ground polenta takes longer). Alternatively, cook polenta in oven: Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium Dutch oven or other oven-safe pot over high heat, bring 4 1/2 cups water, polenta and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, stirring constantly until the mixture starts to thicken slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Cover pot and transfer to the oven. Bake for 20 minutes, then give the mixture a stir. If it looks dry, add another 1/2 cup water. Cover the pot once more, and continue to bake for another 20 to 30 minutes. When polenta is thick and creamy, stir in 2 to 4 of the tablespoons butter (depending on how buttery you like it) and the Parmesan. Taste and add more Parmesan and salt, if needed. As the polenta cooks, prepare the vegetables: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add shallots and sauté until tender and golden, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute or two, until fragrant and very lightly golden in spots. Add vermouth and cook until alcohol evaporates, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in asparagus and peas, and cook until vegetables are glossy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add stock, remaining 2 tablespoons butter and a large pinch of salt, and bring to a simmer. Cook until vegetables are tender and sauce thickens slightly, 2 to 8 minutes. (Thicker asparagus will take longer to soften.) Stir in the mint. Taste and add more salt, if needed. To serve, spoon polenta into bowls, top with vegetables and their sauce, and grind on lots of fresh pepper. Finish with shaved Parmesan.
Time 30m Number Of Ingredients 6 Steps:
Turn oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the shallots in the sugar. Heat a large ovenproof frying pan until hot, and add the shallots. Cook for a few mins to caramelise the outside to a nice golden colour, then transfer to the oven for 5 mins to cook through. Cook the peas in boiling salted water for 2 mins until tender, drain and mix with the shallots, mint, olive oil and lemon juice. Season and serve with your favourite roast.
