Mediterraneanstuffedpotatodumplingswithmushroomcreamsauce Recipes

POTATO DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash.
• In a medium bowl combine 2 cups mashed potatoes with flour and egg. Using about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of mixture each, shape into dumplings. Press a crouton into the center of each and seal dough around it.
• Drop dumplings into simmering soup or broth, cover and cook 20 minutes. Do not remove lid while dumplings are cooking.

MEDITERRANEAN STUFFED POTATO DUMPLINGS WITH MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine goat cheese, sundried tomatoes and basil in a bowl, set aside.
• Place potatoes in a large covered microwave safe bowl. Microwave for six minutes or until potatoes are very soft, cool to room temperature. Add eggs to bowl, beat mixture until potatoes and eggs are well combined. Add salt, pepper and spinach, continue beating. Slow down mixer, or stir in flour and parmesan cheese to create stiff dough.
• Divide dough into 10 balls; flatten into ¼ "thick circles. Place cheese filling in the middle of each circle. Pinch edges up around filling to create a ball, roll in palms to smooth.
• Fill a large pot half way with water, bring to a gentle boil. Add dumplings, cook for 10 minutes or until cooked through. Remove each dumpling from water with a slotted spoon.
• Using medium high heat in a heavy skillet, add diced bacon. Cook until bacon is crisp. Remove bacon, and all but 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings from pan. Add onion to skillet, cook until onion is softened. Add mushrooms to pan and continue to cook for additional four minutes or until mushrooms are browned around edges and cooked through. Add cream to pan. Cook until cream is reduced and thickened, about 10 minutes. Salt to taste.
• To assemble place dumpling on plate, cover with sauce. Sprinkle with reserved bacon and diced chives. Great served as a side dish, or even as a main course!

MEDITERRANEAN MUSHROOM-STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 375?F.
• 2. Slice the tops off the tomatoes, reserve these as "lids.".
• 3. Scoop out the flesh and juice of the tomatoes into a bowl and mash until pulpy. Set aside.
• 4. Sprinkle the inside of the tomatoes with the salt and turn upside down on a paper towel to drain excess juice. Set aside.
• 5. Heat the oil in a large frypan over medium-high heat and sauté the mushrooms, zucchini and herbes de Provence until "al dente" (you're going to cook this mixture again in the oven so you don't want to overcook at this point).
• 6. Add the reserved tomato flesh and the pearl barley/ wheat berries and stir to thoroughly combine.
• 7. Add the egg and Parmesan, stir well and remove from the heat.
• 8. Season to taste.
• 9. Rinse the salt out of the tomato halves and pat dry with a paper towel.
• 10. Fill the tomato halves with the mushroom mixture - packing tightly by pressing on the mixture with the back of a soup spoon.
• 11. Place the tomato halves on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
• 12. Place the tomato tops on each tomato, sprinkle with a little olive oil and bake for approximately 30-40 minutes until the filling is hot and the tomato flesh is slightly softened.
• 13. Optional: you can remove the tops from the tomatoes and sprinkle with some fresh herbs, replacing the tops to serve.

MEDITERRANEAN POT ROAST DINNER

Steps:

• Place potatoes and carrots in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle flour over all surfaces of roast. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown roast on all sides. Place over vegetables., Add mushrooms, celery, onion, olives and 1/4 cup parsley to slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over top., Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Remove beef. Stir remaining parsley into vegetables. Serve beef with vegetables.

MEDITERRANEAN MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, mince garlic; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Mash garlic with flat side of the knife blade, forming a smooth paste. In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, garlic mixture and remaining salt until blended., Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding oil mixture. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with pine nuts.

MEDITERRANEAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and chop.
• In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, green peppers, cucumbers, red onion and cheese.
• Whisk together the lemon juice, salad dressing, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve with pita bread wedges if desired.

OMA'S POTATO DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Peel and dice the potatoes. Boil until fork tender. Drain. Mash well without adding any ingredients to the potatoes. Using the 4 cups of mashed potatoes, add the salt and the flour.
• Mix with your hands until 4 inch balls can be formed and stick together.
• Put into a large kettle of boiling water and boil for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally so the dumplings do not stick together or stick to the pot bottom.
• Serve with gravy.

GRANDMA'S POTATO DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Tear rolls into 1/2-in. pieces; place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with water and squeeze dry., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add torn rolls; cook and stir until lightly toasted, 1-2 minutes., In a small bowl, combine potatoes, egg, nutmeg and bread. Add enough flour to achieve a shaping consistency. With floured hands, shape mixture into 3-in. balls., Fill a Dutch oven two-thirds full with water; bring to a boil. Carefully add dumplings. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until a toothpick inserted in center of dumplings comes out clean, 8-10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Heat until golden brown, 4-6 minutes. , Serve warm dumplings with butter.

POTATO DUMPLINGS II

Steps:

• On day one cook and rice potatoes and put in the refrigerator.
• On the second day mix thoroughly with the remaining ingredients.
• Mold potato mixture firmly into small balls with croutons as center.
• (4 slices of bread, diced and toasted in butter provide enough croutons.) Molded dumplings are dropped into boiling salt water and cooked for 3 minutes.
• They are done when they rise to the surface.

MATZO POTATO DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Boil and rice the potatoes then cool them.
• Add eggs, salt, matzo meal, and nutmeg - if using to the potatoes and mix well.
• Knead mixture until smooth.
• Place a teaspoon of dough in the boiling water. If it falls apart, add more matzo meal.
• Shape into a long thin snake and cut into bite-sized pieces. Don't make them too big or they won't cook through.
• Place into the boiling water, making sure they stay separated.
• Cook until they rise to the top. This time will vary depending on the size of your dumplings.
• Once risen, cook 3 minutes more until the middle is cooked.
• Drain and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN DIP

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, garlic, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning together. Spread mixture onto the bottom of a round 10-inch dish. Spread hummus on top.
• Mix tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and red onion together in a bowl; spread over the hummus. Sprinkle feta cheese on top. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.