Sandwich & Pasta

CHILDREN’S RECIPE: Gluten-Free Penne with Green Beans, Bacon, Parmesan
Ingredients:
½ lb Cooked Brown Rice Pasta
2 cups Chopped Blanched Green Beans
½ cup Cooked Crispy Bacon
2 tbsp Butter
2 tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Plum Tomato, seeded and diced

Method of Preparation:
Sauté all ingredients except cheese together, add a splash of chicken stock if needed. Finish with parmesan cheese and butter.

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FAMILY RECIPE: Mediterranean Style Vegetable Sandwich with Marinated Green Beans
Ingredients:
2 8 Inch Italian Bread
1 Zucchini, grilled
1 Red Onion, grilled
1 Small Eggplant, grilled
1 Red Pepper, grilled
½ cup Chopped Black Olives with Capers
½ lb Blanched, Grilled, Green Beans marinated in red wine vinegar and olive oil
3 tbsp Basil Pesto
2 cups Dressed Arugula Leaves
2 Sliced Hard-Cooked Egg

Method of Preparation:
Split Bread, dress with Olive oil and Pesto on both sides. Arrange Seasoned Grilled Vegetables and Eggs. Top with Olives and Capers Wrap Sandwiches with Plastic Wrap and allow to chill for one to two hours. Unwrap, slice in half and serve.

Lettuce Wraps & Salmon

CHILDREN'S RECIPE: Green Bean Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients:
2 oz Olive Oil
2 oz Mild Chile Oil
6 oz Salmon, diced same size as beans
6 oz Green Beans, diced
2 oz Soy Sauce, low salt
1 tsp Curry Powder
2 cloves Garlic, chopped fine
1 head Bibb Lettuce

Method of Preparation:
In a hot skillet, add the two oils, then heat it up and add the salmon, as it starts to cook, add cut green beans and mix together, add soy sauce, garlic and curry, cook for 2 minutes. Use lettuce leaves as a pocket to add the green beans and salmon.

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FAMILY RECIPE: Cured Garlic Salmon with Garlic Rosemary Green Beans
Rosemary Green Beans:
Ingredients:
¼ cup Olive Oil
3 cloves Garlic, sliced thin
1 tsp Rosemary, chopped
4 oz Green Beans
½ cup White Wine
¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

Method of Preparation:
In a hot skillet put the olive oil, then the garlic and rosemary. After the garlic is light brown add the green beans just coat the beans and add the white wine bring to a simmer. Add cheese and remove from the pan.

Cured Salmon:
Ingredients:
4 cutlets Salmon, 6 oz each
½ cup Sea Salt
1 tbsp Sugar

Method of Preparation:
Coat one side of salmon with the salt, add sugar. Let it rest for ten minutes. In a skillet, put in salt side down first, when that is brown, then sear all remaining sides of the salmon for 3-4 minutes. Then plate over green beans.

Green Beans Two Ways

CHILDREN'S RECIPE: Green Beans and Potatoes
Ingredients:  
2 tbsp Butter
1 lb small Potatoes, halved
¼ cup Shallots, sliced
1 cup Ham, diced
1 lb Green Beans, snipped and blanched
½ cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded

Method of Preparation:
To blanch green beans, put them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then immediately put in ice bath to stop cooking. This will maintain color and nutrients. Melt butter; sauté potatoes, shallots and ham together for 10 minutes until tender. Add green beans toss together, then add cheese on top.

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FAMILY RECIPE: Italian Style Green Beans and Potatoes
Ingredients: 
¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 lb small Potatoes, cooked
2 shallots, sliced thin
1 cup Ham, diced
1 tbsp Butter
2 cloves Garlic, sliced thin
2 Anchovies
1 lb Green Beans, snipped and blanched
1 Plum Tomato, diced fine
Salt, Pepper to taste

Method of Preparation:
To blanch green beans, put them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then immediately put in ice bath to stop cooking. This will maintain color and nutrients. In a large pan, heat oil, add potatoes to brown slightly. Add shallots, ham, butter, garlic, anchovies, green beans, tomatoes and sauté on medium heat. Sauté together until garlic is cooked and starting to caramelize, season well with salt and pepper.