Recipe - Vegetable Purees

1 pound Fresh vegetables trimmed
1 tablespoon Butter or margarine
One half cup Half and half
Salt and freshly ground
Pepper to taste

1. Cut vegetables into pieces of even size. Steam until tender in a small
amount of water or microwave as directed in the chart included in this
cookbook. Drain, reserving any liquid for soups, if desired.

2. Place vegetables and butter in food processor or blender. Process until
smooth.

3. With machine running, slowly add halfandhalf to make a smooth, creamy
puree. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

* Timesaver Tip: Recipe can be prepared up to a day ahead and reheated in a
saucepan over low heat or in a microwave oven.

Variations: Herbs and spices add another dimension to vegetable purees.
Here are a few suggestions.

Carrots: Add dried dill weed to taste.

Cauliflower: Add curry powder or One half cup shredded Swiss or Cheddar cheese.
Dust with paprika or serve with a puree of contrasting color.

Broccoli: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Parsnips: Add ground allspice or ground nutmeg to taste.

Spinach: Add ground nutmeg to taste.

Zucchini, pattypan, or crookneck squash: Add a few sprigs of dill weed.

Pureed Vegetable Soup Blend: vegetable puree with enough chicken or beef
stock to make a soupy mixture. Gently heat in saucepan until warmed
through.

Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy

From: Love2bake@aol.Com Date: Thu, 8 Dec 1994 14:07:56 0500

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