Glazed Rutabaga Apricots Food

BALSAMIC-GLAZED APRICOTS WITH RICOTTA CLOUDS

Steps:

• In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and cook until the foam subsides. Place the apricots cut side down in the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until apricots are slightly tender and warmed through, 5 to 6 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar and the honey. When apricots are ready, and add honey-balsamic mixture to the skillet. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, until the apricots have cooked through and the glaze is bubbling, uniformly coating the apricots. To serve, place a scoop of ricotta on each serving plate, top with 2 apricot halves and drizzle with the honey-balsamic glaze from the skillet.

GLAZED RUTABAGA & APRICOTS

Steps:

• Cook the prepared rutabaga in a small amount of water until just tender.
• Drain well.
• Meanwhile, snip the apricots into quarters and soak them in a little boiling water.
• Add the drained apricots, the butter and the dark brown sugar to the drained rutabaga and cook over low heat until glazed, stirring frequently; about 3 or 4 minutes.

GLAZED RUTABAGAS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over low heat; add brown sugar and cook and stir until brown sugar has dissolved. Stir water and soy sauce into butter mixture, increase heat to medium-high, and bring mixture to a boil. Stir in chopped rutabaga and return to boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed, about 45 minutes.

GLAZED RUTABAGAS

Steps:

• Put rutabaga in a large skillet and add enough d]salted water to cover. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, or until slightly tender.
• Drain off water and add the brown sugar, vinegar, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 12 minutes, or until the rutabaga is very tender and the butter starts to brown. Serve warm.

APRICOT-GLAZED ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place asparagus spears on a foil-lined jelly roll pan coated with cooking spray.
• Combine apricot preserves, soy sauce, garlic, and salt; mix well Pour preserves mixture over asparagus.
• Toss well to coat.
• Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
• Serve immediately.