Kumquats Savory Rice And Cheese Bake Recipes

KUMQUATS

Steps:

• Wash kumquats and cover with water in a non-aluminum saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Add sugar and cinnamon, return to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.

KUMQUAT'S SAVORY RICE AND CHEESE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook rice in 2 quart pot according to instructions, except substitute vegetable broth for water and omit salt and/or butter.
• Meanwhile, chop onions and mince garlic and then melt butter in non-stick skillet.
• Add onion and saute for about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic and saute for about 2 more minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Add basil, thyme, oregano, black pepper and soy sauce to onion mixture.
• When rice is done, add onion and spice mixture to pot and mix. Add 1/4 cup or more wine (depending on moistness of rice) and fluff with fork.
• Place rice in 2 quart casserole sprayed with non-stick cooking oil and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
• Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes or until cheese is melted.

MOIST KUMQUAT GINGER CAKE

Steps:

• Sift together flour, baking powder, salt in a large bowl.
• Whisk together, yogurt, sugar, and eggs, to form a batter.
• Add oil, kumquat juice, grated ginger and whisk again to form a frothy batter.
• Fold the dry ingredients slowly into wet ingredients and form a smooth (lump-free batter).
• Pour the batter into prepared pan.
• Spread the cream cheese evenly on top of the batter.
• Place the mixed kumquat slices on top.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the cake feels springy to the touch and a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Be careful not to over bake.
• Cool cake on a wire rack for 10 minutes; then turn it out of the pan onto the rack.
• Once the cake has completely cooled, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
• Serve fresh.

SAVORY SPINACH RICE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until cheese melts. Stir before serving.