Sunbeam 08EM1 Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Parmesan Polenta, Appetizers and Side Dishes

Appetizers and Side Dishes

Asparagus in Parchment Paper Package

Parchment paper

1 bunch asparagus, bottom ends trimmed Salt and pepper

Pinch sugar Lemon zest

Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

1.Cut parchment paper into large heart shape. Place asparagus in center of one side. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with sugar and lemon zest, and drizzle with olive oil.

2.Turn heart half over asparagus, folding along center. Turn, crimp, and fold edges to seal.

3.Place in stoneware. Cover; cook on HIGH for 1 hour, checking doneness after 1/2 hour, until asparagus spears are bright green and just tender. Open pouch and serve immediately.

Serves 4

Appetizers and Side Dishes

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

4 pounds potatoes, cut

4-6 cloves garlic, peeled

3 cups chicken broth, vegetable broth or water

1 stick butter, cut in small pieces

1/2 cup heavy cream Salt and pepper to taste

1.Place potatoes and garlic in stoneware. Pour enough broth in stoneware to cover potatoes. Cover; cook on HIGH for 4-5 hours or until potatoes are tender.

2.Drain broth and add butter and cream and mash with a potato masher until desired consistency.

3.Season with salt and pepper and serve WARM.

Serves 8-10

Creamy Parmesan Polenta

9 cups chicken broth or water

4 tablespoons butter

1 bay leaf

3 cups instant polenta

3 cups grated parmesan

1.In a pot on the stovetop, bring the chicken broth or water to a boil with the butter and bay leaf.

2.Whisk in the polenta in a steady stream to prevent lumps. Whisk in the grated cheese to fully combine.

3.Turn the polenta out into the stoneware, cover, and cook on LOW for 25- 30 minutes.

Serves 6-8

This recipe is ideal for using the Auto Cook Mode.

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This recipe is ideal for using the Dual Cycle Mode.

This recipe is ideal for using the Auto Cook Mode.

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This recipe is ideal for using the Dual Cycle Mode.

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