Vegetable Ribbons With Horseradish Lemon Butter Food

VEGETABLE RIBBONS

Steps:

• Using a vegetable peeler, cut the vegetables lengthwise into very thin strips., In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add broth. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/3 cup. Add the vegetable strips and 1 tablespoon parsley; cook and stir for 2 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with remaining parsley. Serve with a slotted spoon.

HORSERADISH BUTTER

Steps:

• Pulse 1 stick softened butter in a food processor with 1/3 cup chopped chives, 3 tablespoons horseradish, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest until smooth. Scrape the butter onto plastic wrap or parchment, wrap and shape into a log. Chill until firm. Slice and serve over grilled steak.
• TIP: Try making other flavored butters with odds and ends from your fridge: capers, pickles, olives or even hot sauce.

STEAMED VEGETABLE RIBBONS

Steps:

• Trim ends from the carrots and zucchini. Use a vegetable peeler to make long thin strips down the length of each carrot and zucchini, making long ribbons. , Place carrots in a steamer basket. Place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 2 minutes. Add zucchini; cover and steam 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Transfer vegetables to a bowl. Add the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper; toss to coat.

WINTER VEGETABLES WITH HORSERADISH DILL BUTTER

Steps:

• In a large vegetable steamer set over boiling water steam separately the potatoes, the Brussels sprouts, the parsnips, the carrots, and the turnips for 8 to 12 minutes, or until they are just tender. In a saucepan melt the butter over moderate heat, stir in the horseradish, the vinegar, the dill, and salt and pepper to taste, and in a large baking pan toss the vegetables with the butter mixture. Keep the vegetables warm, covered, in a 200°F. oven.

LEMON-HORSERADISH SOLE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together butter, parsley, lemon zest and juice, horseradish, and mustard.
• Season both sides of fillets with salt; lay, flat side up, on a clean work surface. Reserve 2 teaspoons butter mixture; dividing evenly, spread remaining butter mixture on top of fillets. Fold fillets in half crosswise, enclosing butter mixture.
• Place folded fillets in a 9-inch microwave-safe dish with a tight-fitting lid. Top with reserved butter mixture, dividing evenly. Cover; microwave on high until fish is just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• To serve, place fillets on plates, and spoon juices from dish over fillets; garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.

HORSERADISH BUTTER STEAKS

Steps:

• First, make the dressing. Mix the vinegar, shallot, sugar, salt and pepper in a bowl, then whisk in the olive oil. Tear the salad leaves into bite-size pieces and set aside. Now, heat a griddle pan to high.
• Brush the steaks lightly on each side with oil, then season with salt and pepper. Griddle for 2-3 mins on each side, until cooked to your liking. Toss the salad in the dressing. Top each steak with a few slices of Horseradish & chive butter, then serve with the salad.

VEGETABLE RIBBONS WITH HORSERADISH LEMON BUTTER

Steps:

• With a vegetable peeler cut the carrot, the zucchini, and the yellow squash lengthwise into "ribbons," reserving the center cores for another use. In a glass dish microwave the vegetables, covered, at high power (100%) for 2 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender. In a small glass dish or glass cup combine the butter, the horseradish, and the lemon juice and microwave the mixture at high power (100%) for 20 seconds, or until the butter is melted. Pour the horseradish butter over the vegetables, season the vegetables with salt and pepper, and toss them well.