Broccoli Rabe With Paprika Potatoes Food

PARMESAN-ROASTED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Cut the broccoli florets from the thick stalks, leaving an inch or two of stalk attached to the florets, discarding the rest of the stalks. Cut the larger pieces through the base of the head with a small knife, pulling the florets apart. You should have about 8 cups of florets. Place the broccoli florets on a sheet pan large enough to hold them in a single layer. Toss the garlic on the broccoli and drizzle with 5 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until crisp-tender and the tips of some of the florets are browned.
• Remove the broccoli from the oven and immediately toss with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon zest, lemon juice, pine nuts, Parmesan, and basil. Serve hot.

SEARED DUCK BREAST WITH RED POTATOES, BROCCOLI RABE AND BLOOD ORANGE-FENNEL PAN SAUCE

Steps:

• For the duck: Juice three of the oranges and cut the remaining two into supremes by cutting away the peel, then cutting the segments free from the white pith. Set aside.
• Score the duck skin and place skin-side down in a saute pan over medium-low heat to render the fat until the skin is browned and crispy, about 6 minutes. Turn the breast and cook to medium-well, 5 to 6 minutes. Pour the rendered duck fat into two large saute pans, leaving a little behind in the original saute pan.
• Add fennel to the original pan, reserving the fronds, and cook over medium-high heat until soft and translucent. Add chicken stock, white wine, thyme, blood orange juice, red pepper flakes and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced by half.
• For the red potatoes: Bring a large stock pot of salted water and garlic to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until fork tender.
• Add the onion to one of the saute pans and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 15 minutes. Mix in potatoes and rosemary and cook until potatoes have a nice brown exterior, 3 to 4 minutes.
• For the broccoli rabe: Add garlic to the third saute pan and cook over medium heat until the oil is aromatic. Add the broccoli rabe and toss to coat with the garlic oil. Season with salt.
• Serve duck breast with potatoes and broccoli rabe. Garnish dish with pan sauce, fennel fronds and supremed blood oranges.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Cut off and discard the tough ends of the broccoli rabe and cut the rest of into 2-inch pieces. Place the broccoli in a colander and rinse. Drain well. Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Add the garlic and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes, until golden brown. Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Add the broccoli to the hot oil. Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper and cook, covered, over medium to low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally with tongs, until the stalks are tender but still al dente. Add the reserved garlic, check the seasonings, and serve hot.

STUFFED SWEET POTATOES WITH PANCETTA AND BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Pierce each sweet potato with a fork in a few spots. Arrange on a microwave-safe plate and microwave until soft, about 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat, turning once, until crisp, about 4 minutes. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Increase the heat to medium high; add the broccoli rabe and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms, garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 3 more minutes.
• Mix the ricotta, parmesan, and nutmeg to taste in a small bowl. Split open the sweet potatoes lengthwise and fluff the flesh with a fork. Top each with about 1 teaspoon of the ricotta mixture, then top evenly with the broccoli rabe mixture and the remaining ricotta mixture. Chop the pancetta and sprinkle evenly on top.