[whataretheysaying] Mary Madigan: Leftover veggie tray primavera

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Posted by Mary Madigan:
Leftover veggie tray primavera
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   Despite the use of cooked peppers and cream, this was very popular
   with the kids. Use approx. 1/2 tray (1 ziploc bagfull) veggie tray
   leftovers.

   [serves 8]

   2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
   2 tbs. olive oil

   Fry garlic in olive oil till lightly browned

   Peppers, scallions chopped

   Cook over high heat, stirring, till these are blackened but not
   thoroughly cooked. Grind fresh peppercorns and sprinkle over this as
   it cooks.

   2 tsp. beau monde seasoning or 2 tsp. italian seasoning powder or 1
   tsp. basil and 1 tsp. oregano

   Sprinkle dry spices over veggies and cook, stirring, till fragrant.

   1/4 cup wine or 2 tsp. lemon juice

   Use to deglaze pan.

   Tomatoes, broccoli or any other softer, quick cooking vegetables Chop
   and add to the mixture. Cook till softened

   1 tbs. butter

   Add to cooked vegetables and stir till melted.

   2 tbs parmesean cheese *

   * note - I usually use the less expensive, canned parmesean to thicken
   the sauce and to keep the sauce from curdling when cream is added.
   This time I used some expensive, fresh parmesaean and it didn't
   thicken the sauce. I'd have to guess that the cheaper parm uses some
   sort of cornstarch-like filler. In any case, for this use, cheaper is
   better

   Add parmesean to sauce and stir till blended.

   1/4 cup heavy cream

   Add to the sauce and stir till blended. Add more spices to taste. If
   you have any leftover spinach or dill dip, blend it in. Sprinkle more
   ground pepper over it and serve with a bowlful of pasta.