Day: March 9, 2021

Ottawa Rocket Salad

Ottawa Rocket Salad
Print

Ottawa Rocket Salad

Recipe by La Bellitude
Servings

4

servings

My take on a simple but elegant salad that I met on a trip to Ottawa. Good for lunch or brunch in any season.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rocket (arugula)

  • 1 cup romaine

  • 1 cup tart apple, cut into matchsticks

  • ½ cup tomatoes

  • ⅓ cup crisp bacon, chopped

  • ¼ cup sharp cheddar, crumbled

  • snipped herb of your choice (I usually use tarragon)

Directions

  • Remove pulp from tomatoes, dice fine, and marinate in wine vinegar for 20-30 minutes. Combine greens, very lightly tossed with lemon juice and oil or a very light vinaigrette. Toss with other ingredients, sprinkle on snipped herb, and serve.

Notes


    Italian Beef Stew

    Italian Beef Stew
    Print

    Italian Beef Stew

    Recipe by La Bellitude
    Servings

    4

    servings

    This is a family favorite that is easy to make and it’s ready is much less time that a traditional beef stew. Change the veggie combo if you prefer others, but make sure that you add long-cooking vegetables when you start the meat.

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound stew beef — cubed

    • 2 cloves garlic — minced

    • 1 medium onion — slivered

    • 16 ounces potato gnocchi — vacuum packed

    • 14 1/2 ounces beef broth

    • 8 ounces tomato sauce

    • 1 teaspoon oregano

    • 1 tablespoon basil

    • 1 cup mushrooms — quartered

    • 1 cup zucchini, small — cut into 1″ pieces

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    • 1/2 cup water

    Directions

    • Brown beef in olive oil and add onion and garlic. Saute until onion is just soft. Add broth, tomato sauce, spices, and water as needed and simmer 50-60 minutes, until beef is tender. Add gnocchi, zucchini, and mushrooms and simmer until tender, about another 10 minutes.

    Notes