Nothing smells like summer more than fresh corn on the cob. When we would just grill the cobs, they would get a bit dried out. So I thought why not steam them first, then grill. My clients love my corn even more now. I put them in the Cuisinart Convection Steam oven on Super Steam for 12 minutes at 225 degrees then they're ready for the grill. In … [Read more...]
Steam Broiled Poblano Peppers
I discovered a wonderful way to prepare poblano peppers for many of my Mexican recipes. I'm growing them in my garden. When I have a handful, I just rub them with organic extra virgin olive oil I order each year from Chaffin Orchards and put them on a tray on the top rack of my Cuisinart Convection Steam oven. I set the oven to Steam/Broil at the … [Read more...]
Leek, Ricotta and Mushroom Frittata
I love breakfast, so I am always looking for new dishes to serve. And of course, there is nothing like breakfast for dinner (did your mother ever do that for you when you were a kid?). Unlike most of my posts, this is a savory recipe-I couldn't resist!! I came across this recipe recently and gave it a try. Oh my! It was so easy, baked up … [Read more...]
Steam Broiled Asparagus w/Blood Oranges
It's spring time! I LOVE asparagus. For me, that's the first sign of spring. Tulips are great, but you can't eat them. This is my go to asparagus recipe. I can take advantage of the citrus season and the early spring vegetable season. You can use any type of orange; Valencia, Cara Cara, however I prefer to use blood oranges for a dramatic … [Read more...]
Roasted Cauliflower with Pine Nuts
Roasting vegetables adds such interesting texture and flavor from the browning and tasty carmelization that occurs. I steam roasted this simple dish which saves a step in the usual preparation. Usually I would lightly steam the cauliflower before roasting but in my Convection Steam Oven, I accomplished both! Did you know that cauliflower is … [Read more...]
Super Steam your super greens
We all know super greens are awesome. And, steaming them keeps them awesome! Use the "Super Steam" mode on the Cuisinart CSO and you will get awesome steamed greens FAST. Prep time is minimal (2 minutes, maybe?), and the cook time is 10 minutes. Put the leaves on an oven-safe plate (I use Corelle). I was pleasantly surprised the first … [Read more...]