I was obviously in a cooking mood yesterday because I went all out. First, I tackled this spectacular Mediterranean stew that has been in my "Recipes To Try" book for a few years now. Then, I made a fresh loaf of whole wheat french bread to go with it.
So first things first: Yeast bread takes a while, and therefore must be started first!
Whole Wheat French Bread
Ingredients:
1 1/8 tsp active dry yeast (half of a packet)
1/4 cup warm water
1/2 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 Tbsp margarine, melted
2 cups flour
1/2 cup warm water
Directions:
Dissolve yeast in the first 1/4 cup of warm water. Add sugar, salt, butter, and 1/2 cup water. Mix thoroughly then add flour. Mix until dough becomes smooth (no kneading required). Cover the bowl and let dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Flour your work surface, place dough on work surface and let it rest for about 10 minutes. Roll out into a rectangle (about 10x8 inches). Roll the dough up (from the longer side) like a jellyroll and squeeze the ends together to seal it up. Place it on a greased & floured cookie sheet (with the "seam" on the bottom) and let it rise for another 45 minutes - 1 hour.
When it's done rising for the second time, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Make a few diagonal slices across the top and bake it for 20-30 minutes, until it's lightly browned. Let it cool for a while before slicing.
Next, you have to tackle the stew (and a MASSIVE amount of chopping).
Mediterranean Vegetarian Stew
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 red onion, chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 red pepper, chopped
2 cups eggplant, peeled and cubed
2 cups zucchini, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Directions:
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat, add onions and cook 5 minutes. Add tomato, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in potatoes, red pepper and 1/4 cup water. Simmer on medium-low heat, covered, for 10 minutes. Add eggplant, cover and simmer for another 10 minutes. Add zucchini, cover and simmer for 5 more minutes. Stir in basil leaves just before serving for best flavour. Garnish bowls with parmesan cheese.
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4 wonderful comments:
mmmmm! Okay, I've decided. Instead of me trying all of these recipes, you can just move in! ;)
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And now I am starving, and none of those ingredients are in my fridge. YUM. I am saving this to make next week. Thanks!
oh the med veggie stew looks amazing! I'm your newest follower. Please try to stop by and link up this recipe and other's at KatiesCucina.blogspot.com
Thanks so much, all! And welcome to the new followers, I'll be checking out your blogs in a few minutes!
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