What to do with a little of this, a little of that in your veggie crisper? If you're lucky, like Dorie, your thises and thats end up perfectly complementing each other, as with these brussels sprouts and squash. If not, well, douse everything with olive oil and roast in the oven, without "papillote". Some of my best veggie melanges are accidental, and roasting is a great way to try some of those root veggies that may not yet be regulars in your kitchen: rutabegas, parsnips, turnips, beets and the like.
When I wrap food for baking, I use parchment because its easy to work with and is beautiful at the table. Just tear off a square, place veggies near center, fold parchment over in half, trim corners so that you have somewhat of a semi-circle, then crimp the edge -- I've included detailed instructions in my post for Present Fish. Have fun and get creative w/your presents!
Recipe for Brown Sugar Squash and Brussels Sprouts en Papillote, p. 352 from Around My French Table, by Dorie Greenspan
8 comments:
Amy, your cubed vegetables with the lovely fresh sage leaf all ready to be wrapped up "en papillote" look very pretty! You are right about the fact that roasting is the way to go with a lot of wintry root vegetables and sometimes a parchment package that kind of steams the veggies is good too! Nice to vary the cooking method once in a while.
Have a nice weekend!
I think this does make for a nice change from roasting (which is good in its own way!) I liked how easy it was, that's always a bonus! Nice job with this one - the veggies look great!
This was a delicious way to enjoy your veggies! The parchment does make for a lovely presentation!
Great folding!
I love this technique - it makes a great presentation and clean up is simple.
Parchment paper is so much prettier than foil, especially if you're going to present it at table. I prefer roasted vegetables, but this recipe was good.
I was expecting to need parchment but since so behind this week, was secretly delighted to get away with foil :) I liked the idea of this but will tweak the ingredients next time. I am just glad for the inspiration from Dorie, and perhaps that is recipe included neither liver,nor cellophane noodles :)
I did love it but do prefer roasting. Still, this method has its pluses... easy to clean, less time sensitive when other things are cooking...and you can easily do this outside on a grill if you are lucky enough to be able to grill outside. Loved it really.
The parchment is really a nice touch and your chopped veggies look good.
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