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 time … [Read more...]
Roasted Root Vegetables mean Fall is here!
I love the smell of roasted winter vegetables with savory herbs! It signals the beginning of a cozy season of getting together with friends and family to celebrate the harvest with .... of course, food! This colorful combo includes red potatoes, sweet potatoes, baby carrots, parsnips, and shallots, winners all in the high nutrition … [Read more...]
Herbed Potato Egg Salad
Okay CSO peeps. If you've been on the fence as to whether or not you should purchase a CSO, well this fantastic way to quickly whip up potato salad will help you make a decision! Imagine steaming your eggs and potatoes at the same time! What??? In the Wolf CSO it only takes 22 minutes. Yes, that's right. Twenty-two minutes. No need to bring a big … [Read more...]