Best 10 Hay And Straw Recipes

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In the realm of culinary arts, hay and straw have long been relegated to the role of mere byproducts of agriculture. However, in the hands of creative and resourceful cooks, these humble materials can be transformed into culinary gold. From savory dishes that tantalize the taste buds to sweet treats that delight the senses, hay and straw offer a surprising versatility that belies their humble origins. This article presents a delectable array of recipes that showcase the culinary potential of hay and straw.

Dive into the rustic charm of Hay-Baked Salmon, where succulent salmon fillets are enveloped in a fragrant hay bundle and cooked to perfection over an open fire. Experience the delicate balance of flavors in Straw-Wrapped Goat Cheese, where tangy goat cheese is encased in a delicate straw crust and baked until golden brown. Indulge in the sweet decadence of Hay-Infused Ice Cream, where the subtle aroma of hay lends a unique depth of flavor to creamy vanilla ice cream. And for a touch of whimsy, try your hand at Straw Art, where ordinary drinking straws are transformed into edible works of art. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stunning food photography, this article will guide you through each recipe, ensuring that you can recreate these culinary wonders in your own kitchen.

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HAY AND STRAW



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This recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare, it's pretty, too. This colorful pasta dish combines julienned ham, Parmesan cheese, peas and linguine.-Priscilla Weaver, Hagerstown, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (16 ounces) linguine
2 cups julienned fully cooked ham
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups frozen peas
1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute ham in butter for 3 minutes. Add peas; heat through. Drain linguine; toss with the ham mixture, Parmesan cheese and cream. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 783mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

STRAW AND HAY PASTA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup finely minced onion
4 ounces prosciutto, julienne
1 cup heavy cream
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh peas
6 ounces fresh egg fettuccine
6 ounces fresh spinach fettuccine
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, bring salted water to a rapid boil.
  • In a large saute pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and butter. When the butter is melted, add the onions and saute until translucent, but not browned, about 1 minute. Add the prosciutto and cook 1 more minute, stirring. Add the cream and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the sauce is just thick enough to lightly coat the back of a spoon. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Add the peas and remove from the heat.
  • Cook the pasta to al dente. Return the sauce to the heat. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Toss well and season with salt and pepper. Finish with parmesan and more cracked black pepper.

STRAW AND HAY PASTA



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Add something creamy to your family's Italian cuisine night! Serve this easy straw and hay pasta made with ham - a dish that's ready in 40 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon margarine, butter or spread
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms (4 ounces)
4 ounces fully cooked smoked ham, cut into 1x1/4-inch strips
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 cup brandy or chicken broth
1 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated fettuccine
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated spinach fettuccine
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Melt margarine in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook mushrooms, ham, parsley and onion in margarine, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender. Stir in brandy. Cook uncovered until liquid has evaporated.
  • Stir in whipping cream, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered about 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
  • Cook and drain fettuccines as directed on package. Mix fettuccines and sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715, Carbohydrate 87 g, Cholesterol 200 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 740 mg

STRAW AND HAY



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Years after I clipped this recipe from a local newspaper, it's still one of my husband's and my favorites. Sometimes I substitute shrimp or scallops for the ham. We can't decide which way we like it more!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham (4 ounces)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the milk, cottage cheese and cornstarch; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a small saucepan; add the salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese until melted., Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook ham and garlic for 2 minutes. Add peas; cook until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese sauce. , Drain fettuccine. Add to sauce; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 473mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

STRAW AND HAY



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One of my own personal top 10. The "straw and hay" is the combination of fettucini and spinach noodles. Wonderfully tasty dish! From Family Circle magazine way back in the 80s.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Pork

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 chopped onions
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 cup butter, divided
8 ounces ham, diced
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash nutmeg
1 dash sage
fresh ground pepper
1 cup heavy cream, divided
boiling water
8 ounces fettuccine pasta
8 ounces spinach fettuccine
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In medium skillet, sauté onions and garlic in 1/4 cup butter until onion is golden.
  • Stir in ham, mushrooms, basil, salt, nutmeg, sage, thyme and pepper; sauté 3 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup cream.
  • Cook, stirring until slightly thickened.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In large deep skillet, melt remaining butter over low heat, blend in remaining 1/2 cup cream.
  • Add pasta; toss lightly to coat with sauce.
  • Add 1/2 ham and mushroom sauce and Parmesan cheese.
  • Toss thoroughly.
  • Make a well in the center of the pasta; pour in remaining ham and mushroom sauce.
  • Serve immediately.

EASY STRAW AND HAY



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Bring the fabulous flavors of Italy to your dinner table! Serve colorful pasta cooked with ham and Broccoli Florets - a dish that's ready in 30 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 oz. uncooked fettuccine
8 oz. uncooked spinach fettuccine
2 cups frozen 100% broccoli florets
1 (16-oz.) jar Parmesan and mozzarella pasta sauce
6 oz. prosciutto or cooked ham, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup sliced roasted red peppers (from a jar)
1 (2.25-oz.) can sliced ripe olives, drained
2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine in large saucepan to desired doneness as directed on package. (Spinach fettuccine may cook in less time; add to plain fettuccine according to times on package.) Add broccoli during last 3 to 4 minutes of cooking time. Drain in colander.
  • In same saucepan, heat sauce as directed on jar. Add fettuccine and broccoli; mix well. Stir in ham, roasted peppers and olives. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 1530 mg, Sugar 3 g

GARDEN-STYLE STRAW AND HAY PASTA WITH BAGNA CAUDA SAUCE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 9h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 bulbs hardneck garlic (about 24 cloves), cloves separated and skin left on
Sea salt
A couple handfuls each of assorted farm-fresh vegetables: asparagus, baby golden beets, baby carrots, baby zucchini, cauliflower or purple cauliflower, haricots verts, pattypan squash and/or sugar snap peas (1 1/2 to 2 pounds total)
1/4 cup EVOO
Two 2-ounce tins or one 4-ounce jar good-quality flat anchovy fillets, drained
1 pint heavy cream or half-and-half
1/2 stick butter (4 tablespoons)
Freshly ground pepper
8 ounces egg pasta, such as tagliatelle
8 ounces spinach pasta, such as tagliatelle
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a small pot of water to a low boil, then add the garlic and simmer for 20 minutes. Let cool, then drain, peel and mash into a paste. Season with sea salt.
  • Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a large pot and season with salt. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Cut the vegetables into similar shapes and sizes but keep them separate. Blanch the vegetables, one kind at a time, until tender-crisp. Delicate vegetables like thin beans will take 1 to 2 minutes, firmer vegetables like squash will take 3 minutes. After each batch, transfer them to the ice bath to cool using a spider or a small strainer. Drain well.
  • Heat the EVOO in a small pot over medium heat. Add the anchovies and stir until they break down and melt into the oil. Add the heavy cream, butter and garlic paste, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Let the sauce cool, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate overnight (or longer).
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta and season with salt. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the vegetables in the last 2 minutes of cooking to reheat them. Reheat the bagna cauda sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Toss the pasta and vegetables with the sauce and the parsley. Season with salt and pepper.

STRAW AND HAY PASTA WITH CREAM AND SMOKED SALMON



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces straw and hay pasta (white and green)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 pound smoked salmon, cut into 2 inch strips
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoon snipped chives
1 tablespoon red or black caviar for garnish, optional
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta and while it is cooking, melt butter over low heat. Stir in the salmon and warm it for a few seconds Add the cream and reduce over low heat until somewhat thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper. When pasta is done, drain it and return it to saucepan and toss with sauce; adjust seasoning and serve garnished with chives and caviar if you wish.

CREAMY STRAW AND HAY FETTUCCINE



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Categories     Pasta     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients
12 ounces each regular and spinach fettuccine
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 package (8 ounces) sliced white mushrooms
1-1/2 cups heavy cream
1 box (10 ounces) frozen tiny peas, thawed
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and cut into thin strips
1/4 pound prosciutto, cut into thin strips
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional
Fresh herbs, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Directions 1. Cook pasta following package directions. Drain well. 2. While pasta is cooking, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; sauté for 10 minutes. 3. Stir in cream, peas, sun-dried tomatoes, prosciutto, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 4. Toss cooked pasta with sauce. If desired, sprinkle with additional cheese and garnish with herbs.

STRAW AND HAY VEGETABLE SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Vegetable     Side

Yield 4 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 garlic cloves
1 lg egg yolk
4 tsp lemon juice
1/2 C olive oil
1/2 C vegetable oil
1/4 C lukewarm water
cayenne
salt
pepper
1 seedless cucumber
3/4 lb daikon
pickled ginger

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan cook 6 garlic cloves, peeled, in boiling water to cover for 15 minutes, or until they are soft, and drain them. In a food processor fitted with the steel blade or in a blender blend the garlic cloves with 1 large egg yolk and 4 teaspoons lemon juice. With the motor running add 1/2 cup each of olive oil and vegetable oil in a stream. Blend in 1/4 cup lukewarm water, add lemon juice, cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste, and transfer the dressing to a serving bowl.Halve crosswise 1 seedless cucumber and with a vegetable peeler cut it lengthwise into very thin slices. Cut the slices lengthwise into 1/8-inch-wide strands and transfer the strands to a salad bowl. With the vegetable peeler cut 3/4 pound daikon (Oriental white radish, available at Oriental markets) lengthwise into very thin slices. Cut the slices lengthwise into 1/8-inch-wide strands and transfer the strands to the salad bowl. Toss the vegetable strands with 3 tablespoons shredded pickled ginger (available at Oriental markets), drizzle some of the dressing over the salad, and serve the remaining dressing separately. Serves 4.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Hay: Use high-quality hay, such as timothy or oat hay, which is suitable for rabbits and other small animals.
  • Soak Hay Before Feeding: Soaking hay softens it and makes it easier for rabbits to chew and digest. This is especially important for older rabbits or those with dental problems.
  • Store Hay Properly: Keep hay in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain its freshness and nutritional value.
  • Offer a Variety of Hay: Provide your rabbit with different types of hay to ensure they get a balanced diet. This can include alfalfa hay, orchard grass hay, and brome hay.
  • Introduce New Hay Gradually: When switching to a new type of hay, do it gradually over a few days to prevent digestive upset.
  • Monitor Hay Intake: Make sure your rabbit is eating enough hay daily. A good rule of thumb is to provide a portion of hay that is about the size of their body.

Conclusion:

Hay is an essential part of a rabbit's diet and plays a vital role in their overall health and well-being. By following these tips and providing your rabbit with a constant supply of high-quality hay, you can help ensure they have a long and healthy life. Remember to choose appropriate hay, soak it before feeding, store it properly, offer variety, introduce new hay gradually, and monitor their hay intake to meet their nutritional needs. Providing fresh hay daily and ensuring your rabbit has access to clean water at all times is crucial for their health and happiness.

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