Vegetable Kugel

3 stalks celery, sliced
4 carrots, sliced
3 medium potatoes, sliced
2 onions, sliced
2 red peppers, sliced in 1" pieces for saute version; whole for roasted version
8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
3 tbsp. matza meal
4 eggs
1 tsp . salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp olive oil

Place vegatables on cookie sheet, spray with olive oil spray or non-stick spray.
Set oven to broil, put oven rack to highest setting.
Broil 7 minutes a side, turn until brown and soft.
Add eggs, matza meal, salt and pepper. Mix
Bake in sprayed pan for 1 hour at 350 degrees.
Serves 6 as main course

Risotto Primavera


A great way to add veggies to a dish..use whatever inspires you. Here a few
suggestions.
1/2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 shallot, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/4 cups Arborio rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
1/4 cup thin carrot strips
1/4 cup thinly sliced zucchini
1/4 cup thinly sliced yellow squash
1/4 cup arugula
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Cook broth in a saucepan over medium heat until thoroughly heated.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add shallot and garlic, and sauté 2 minutes.
Add rice, and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium.
Add warm chicken broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly, allowing liquid to absorb between additions. Stir in salt and pepper; set aside.
Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; add onion, and sauté until lightly browned. Add carrot, zucchini, and yellow squash; sauté 5 minutes. Stir in arugula, and cook 1 minute. Stir in rice mixture, basil, oregano, and cheese. Makes 3 cups.