Creamed Kale With Pearl Onions Food

CREAMED PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• Blanch the pearl onions by placing them into a large pot of rapidly boiling water. Cook them for about 1 minute. Remove the onions from the water with a strainer, then plunge into an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain them, then remove the skins.
• Put the onions in a 3-quart saucepan and place over low-medium heat. Add the cream, bay leaves, parsley, garlic and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Then, remove the cover and add stock. Season again. Allow to cook down for 5 minutes to tighten up the cream sauce. Discard the garlic clove and bay leaves before serving.

CREAMED KALE

Steps:

• Blanch the kale in lightly salted water until tender, rinse in ice water, drain and cut into 1/2-inch ribbons. In a large saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the kale, cream and nutmeg. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, or until the cream has reduced and thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

CREAMED PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• Thaw pearl onions and then saute in butter until golden brown. Deglaze by adding a little water at a time. Finish with heavy cream and reduce until you achieve a smooth consistency. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

CREAMED PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat one Frigidaire Gallery® Double Wall Ovens to 400°F. Grease a 2-quart shallow baking dish with 1/2 tablespoon butter. 2. Spread the onions in the dish, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and dot with the remaining tablespoon butter. Roast until tender and caramelized, about 30 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat on a Frigidaire Induction Cooktop. Add the cauliflower and 1 tablespoon salt. Boil until very tender, about 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cauliflower to a food processor. Puree until very smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally. Add the cheese and nutmeg and process until very smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 4. Fold the sauce into the roasted onions, cover tightly with foil, and return to the oven. Bake until the sauce is thickened and bubbling, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the other Frigidaire Gallery® Double Wall Oven to the power broil setting, with a rack 6 inches from the broiler heat source. 5. Uncover the dish and transfer to the broiler. Broil until browned in spots, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.
• Weeknight Tips: -This creamy cauliflower sauce tastes amazing when tossed with pasta or broccoli boiled on a Frigidaire Gallery® Induction Cooktop. -The roasted pearl onions are a tasty side dish on their own, particularly with seared steaks. -Chop up any leftover onions for a special sandwich spread.

CREAMED KALE WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, not allowing the mixture to obtain any color. Whisk in the warm milk and cook until thickened. Season with nutmeg and salt and pepper, to taste. Keep warm until ready to use.
• Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the kale and cook until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain in a colander and then return to pot. Add cream sauce and cook until flavors meld, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Plate creamed kale and then top with Caramelized Shallots.
• Melt the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots, season with salt and pepper, and cook until they begin to brown all over, about 10 minutes.

CREAMED PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or large kettle, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add pearl onions; boil until tender, 6-7 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; peel and set aside., In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the parsley, cheese and onions., Pour into an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes; stir. Top with pimientos if desired. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes longer or until bubbly and heated through.