Recipe: Cafe Miranda's Pierogies

CAFE MIRANDA'S PIEROGIES

"A pierogie is essentially a Polish ravioli with a variety of fillings. The ones used in this recipe have a potato and cheese filling. I use hand made pierogies from Morse's Sauerkraut in Washington, Maine. Local supermarkets sell Mrs. T's Pierogies in the frozen section and these can be used too."

For 1 serving (an be expanded as you wish):
1 large ripe tomato, quartered
1/2 cup olive oil, divided use
salt and pepper
2 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup onion
3/4 cup sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon minced garlic
6 pierogies (most pierogies are par-cooked when you get them)
3 oz. water
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

In an oven safe dish place quartered tomatoes, brush with some of the olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then broil them in the oven until the shape changes. When the shape changes, that means that the interior is cooked. This should take approximately 5 minutes on the middle rack. This can also be done ahead of time.

Heat a sturdy skillet over medium-high heat then add remaining olive oil, butter, onion, mushrooms, and garlic. Saute until well browned.

Add pierogies and saute until heated, approximately 3 minutes.

Add water, parsley and simmer for 1 minute.

Plate on a large platter, garnish with the tomatoes.!

Servings: 1
Source: WABI TV 5, Maine