Elswets Scalloped Rice Au Gratin Recipes

SCALLOPS AU GRATIN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, milk, cream, wine, mustard, salt and pepper until smooth; set aside. , In a large skillet, saute scallops and onion in butter until scallops are opaque. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add milk mixture to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Drain scallops. Add the scallops, mushrooms and tarragon to the sauce; heat through. Stir in Asiago cheese until melted. , Divide scallop mixture among four 10-oz. baking dishes. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over scallop mixture. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.

RICE AU GRATIN

Steps:

• 1. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly. Stir in salt and pepper. To make a white sauce.
• 2. Put a layer of rice in greased small baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover with a layer of sauce. Keep alternating ingredients until all are used, with a layer of cheese on top. Bake in hot over at 425 degrees for 20 minutes.

RICE AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Toss rice with 1 cup cheese.
• Spoon into buttered baking dish; top with remaining cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese melts.
• Meanwhile, melt butter, stir in curry powder, add bread crumbs, and brown lightly.
• Remove rice from oven.
• Sprinkle with curried crumbs.

SCALLOP GRATIN WITH SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler.
• Make the breadcrumb topping: In a bowl, combine the butter and bread crumbs. Use a rubber spatula to mix them until they form a paste. Stir in the Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses. Mix in the thyme, salt, and pepper.
• Cook the scallops: Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the canola oil. Season the scallops with salt and pepper. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, add them to the pan. Cook for 30 to 45 seconds until the edges brown and then quickly remove them to a plate using tongs.
• Cook the mushrooms: Add the shallots and garlic to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook until they soften and brown lightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vermouth and simmer until virtually all the liquid has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the heavy cream, stirring gently, and simmer until the mixture thickens, 5 to 7 minutes. Do not boil vigorously or the mixture risks separating. Taste for seasoning. Stir the scallops, lemon juice, and scallions. Remove the pan from the heat.
• Broil the scallop: Transfer the sauce and scallops to a shallow ovenproof dish (or into clean scallop shells, if desired). Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the top and broil until browned, 1 to 2 minutes. The time may be slightly longer or shorter depending on how quickly the top browns. Watch carefully! Serve immediately.

SCALLOPED POTATOES AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and saute until softened and beginning to brown. Add the garlic and continue cooking 1 minute longer. Stir in the cream, broth and thyme, and season with the salt and pepper. Add the potatoes and bring to a simmer. Continue cooking until the potatoes are fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Transfer the potatoes and cream to a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle the cheeses evenly over the potatoes. Bake until bubbly and the surface begins to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.

ELSWET'S SCALLOPED RICE AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Fry the onions and peppers in the butter until the onions are a light, golden brown. Add the rice, salt, and boiling water and cook until the rice is nearly done.
• Add the tomato soup.
• Once the rice has absorbed all the liquid, gently fold in the cheese. Stir to mix.
• Transfer to a well greased casserole and bake at 350°F for about 25 minutes.

ELSWET'S ROSEMARY RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil over medium high heat in a medium-sized sauce pan that has a lid.
• Add the rosemary, garlic, and red pepper.
• Then cook the green onions and parsley until soft- 2-3 minutes.
• Add rice, and salt, and cook, stirring constantly for 30 seconds.
• Pour in the chicken broth and let rice cook on low heat until liquid is absorbed- 15-17 minutes.
• Add one cup of HOT water, add the gumbo filé [or sassafras leaves] and continue to cook until rice is done.
• Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Stir in vinegar and serve hot.

ELSWET'S QUICK, EASY, & DELICIOUS DIABETIC IRISH SHORTBREAD

Steps:

• Cream together the sugar and butter, adding sugar in slowly. Sift in the flour slowly, mixing as you add.
• Turn out onto a LIGHTLY floured board, and knead until thoroughly mixed, approximately 12-15 times.
• Roll to 1/4 inch thickness, cut and place on parchment paper-covered baking sheet.
• Bake for 15 minutes at 350°F Allow to cool on baking sheet, placed on baking rack.

ELSWET'S DELUXE SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• In a four-quart sauce pan, over a medium heat, heat the oil. Add in the brown rice and cook, stirring constantly until rice is lightly toasted. [This step requires constant attention.].
• Add chopped onion, green onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, salt, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Stir until blended, and continue cooking until onions begin changing translucent.
• Add tomatoes and chicken stock [or bullion water]. Return to boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for approximately 20 minutes.
• Add the cream cheese. Stir well until the cream cheese is entirely melted and blended, recover, and cook for approximately 15 more minutes.
• Allow to stand, removed from heat, for 5-8 minutes, fluff with a fork, garnish with cheese and black olives, and serve hot!
• NOTE: This may be served as a side dish, or with sliced smoked sausage, shredded chicken or beef, shrimp, or other seafood and served as a main dish. Also, if you want it more spicy, you can add in the cumin and cayenne while you are toasting the rice. That will breatly enhance the heat level of these spices. Hope you enjoy it!