Roasted Vegetables with Mojo Rojo
whole carrots, whole beets, mini sweet peppers, french string beans, purple potatoes, cipollini onions and a head of garlic (in their skins).*
Everything was brushed with a mixture of olive oil, S&P, thyme, rosemary, fennel seeds (the carrots and beets got a splash of balsamic glaze in their mixture). Roasted at 350 degrees till tender.
Mojo Rojo: Puree 1 jar Goya piquillo peppers (or sweet pimentos), 1/2 cup olive oil, a little salt, a splash of sherry vinegar, 1/2 cup of walnuts and almonds.
Escarole Stuffed with Cheese and Wrapped with Proscuitto
I got this idea from Taste With Eyes and couldn’t wait to try it. It was a big hit with fathers and mothers alike!
She used a fancy French Supreme cheese and an outdoor grill, but I made do with a some crumbled feta and a 450 degree oven since there was no room on the grill.
Grilled Corn
Basted and grilled with olive oil, S&P. Then tossed with a mixture of warm honey and lime zest. Topped with scallions.
Yes, we also had the traditional grilled meats – steak, ribs, sausage, chicken, burgers and franks…all expertly seasoned and grilled. Keeping with the ‘grill’ theme, we ended with skewers of grilled fresh fruit served over cheese cake.
A great menu all-around but, this time, I’m just featuring the veggies. They were that good and deserve to be showcased on their own.
*oops, I forgot the zucchini and I had such an interesting presentation in mind. Oh, well, another day.
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Hi Joan! Happy Father's Day to the men out there in Florida! Wow, such a bountiful feast you served!
I am so glad you made the prosciutto wrapped escarole. Sounds like you really cook for a crowd and need two grills, haha. I never tried it in the oven, glad to know it was well-liked that way too.
Oh gosh, your roasted veggie platter is gorgeous! And the dip sounds perfect.
Thanks for mentioning Taste With The Eyes…
LL
Joan…absolutely fantastic! I love that mojo rojo and the glaze used on the corn! Yum! Oh! and Happy Fathers day!
Looks like another one of your great family get togethers.
Oh WOW – what a veggie smorgasbord and how absolutely gorgeous!
This would definitely be something I would look forward to on the grill Joan:D
Fabulous – the veggies are a meal unto themselves – I can't even imagine the table with all that you didn't show
Escarole stuffed with cheese is now on my To Grill list. It looks fantastic.
I would love all these veggies – they look great….
Awesome sides for BBQ! The prosciutto wrapped escarole is something that I've never tried and will have to try soon – sounds delicious!
Everything looks and sounds good! That is a gorgeous plate of roasted veggies!
mmmm I love how grilled the corn on the cob looks. Delicious
All your sides look amazing Joan! I am sure EVERYONE enjoyed them – not just the mothers! LOL!
The cheese stuffed, prosciutto wrapped escarole sounds amazing! I'd love on of those babies on top of some pasta with pan juices. All your sides look great.
Everything looks fantastic Joan. What a splendid meal you have created. I think each vegetable is beautiful and your presentation perfect!
I will love incorporating some of these sides to our family "asados" here in BA!
Cheers!
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