Jumping Jack Cheese Over Roasted Vegetable Salad Food

WARM TORTELLINI AND ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Toss the bell peppers, fennel, red onion, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook as the label directs; drain. Put the kale in a large bowl and top with the warm tortellini and roasted vegetables.
• Heat the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until it just starts browning, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the vinegar; pour over the tortellini mixture and toss to coat. Add the basil and fennel fronds, season with salt and pepper and toss.

ROASTED VEGETABLE HOAGIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Slice bread and put aside. In large bowl combine eggplant, zucchini, squash, olive oil, salt, pepper, basil and garlic. Place vegetables on a baking sheet covered with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Place lettuce on bread and top with roasted vegetables. Add mozzarella and tomato. Drizzle vinegar over sandwich. Serve.

"V" IS FOR VEGETARIAN RAGOUT OVER CHEESE POLENTA WITH RED PEPPER COULIS

Steps:

• Whisk the cornstarch into the vegetable broth. Melt the butter over medium heat in a saute pan, and then add the chicken broth mixture, red peppers and garlic. Simmer 30 minutes. *Pour hot mixture into blender and blend until smooth to make red pepper sauce. While the pepper sauce is simmering, begin the polenta.
• Combine vegetable stock and cream in a large heavy saucepan. Heat to a gentle boil over medium heat, being careful not to burn. While whisking constantly, gradually add the cornmeal. Once cornmeal is incorporated, keep heat low and continue to whisk until mixture is slightly thickened and creamy. Stir in Parmesan, and season with pepper. (Since Parmesan is salty, add salt only if needed). Set aside in a warm place.
• Heat oil in a saute pan. Saute onion, garlic, carrot, zucchini, yellow squash, and eggplant, until they begin to soften. Stir in tomato paste, chopped fresh parsley, thyme, and let cook until flavors integrate, about 10 more minutes. Add olives and heat through. Season with salt and pepper, as needed. Remove from heat and stir in fresh tomato. Let sit to rest.
• Place cheese polenta onto serving plate, making a well in the center. Top with vegetable ragout in the center, and spoon red pepper coulis over top. Garnish with fresh basil.

ROASTED VEGETABLES SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Cut the squash vertically down the center and use a spoon to scrape out the seeds. Cut the squash into 2-inch pieces or half-moons. Put on a large baking sheet and toss to combine with the Brussels sprouts, pumpkin seeds, olive oil, turnips, carrots and some salt and pepper.
• Roast the vegetables, stirring once, until caramelized and tender, about 30 minutes. Test for doneness with the tip of a sharp knife; it should go through the vegetables easily. Transfer to a large serving platter, drizzle with the Balsamic Vinaigrette and garnish with the parsley, currants and goat cheese.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic and salt and pepper to taste until completely combined.

VEGETABLE VINAIGRETTE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• To prepare the vinaigrette, in a food processor, blend the carrots, zucchini, Dijon, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar and salt until smooth. Next, slowly add the oil to emulsify, and then remove from the blender. Next, in a bowl, blend the pasta and half of the vinaigrette. Toss and add additional vinaigrette if desired. Once the pasta is thoroughly dressed, place on a serving dish, finish with Parmesan and serve.

CHEESE-TOPPED ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes, carrots and onion in a large resealable plastic bag. Add 1-1/2 teaspoons oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; turn to coat. , Place potato mixture in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan (set bag aside). Bake at 425° for 20 minutes., Add the zucchini, red pepper, mushrooms and garlic to the reserved bag. Add the remaining oil, salt and pepper; turn to coat. Stir into potato mixture. , Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheeses and herbs.