Thursday, December 31, 2015
Side Dish - Fasoliyyeh Bi Z Zayt Syrian Green Beans With Olive Oil
I learned how to make this while visiting my husband's family in Syria. It can be a healthy, fast, easy vegetarian/vegan main dish for lunch or dinner that is surprisingly filling when eaten with pita bread, or it can be a flavorful side dish.
Appetizers And Snacks - Dill Cucumber Dip
This cool, refreshing dip is great in the summer, and a fine way to use fresh garden cucumbers. Serve with crackers or chips.
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Pasta - Sausage Spinach Alfredo Lasagna
My husband does not like tomato sauce, so this is a delicious alternative. Spicy sausage gives it a kick!
Monday, December 28, 2015
Sunday, December 27, 2015
Side Dish - Matzo Apple Kugel
Delicious Passover specialty that's easy and can be served with either meat or dairy dinners! Can also be made ahead and cooked later.
Saturday, December 26, 2015
Cheese - Caesar Salad Supreme
The garlic croutons that top this classic salad are wonderful, as is the anchovy-infused, very creamy dressing.
Friday, December 25, 2015
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Monday, December 14, 2015
Sunday, December 13, 2015
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Friday, December 11, 2015
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Herbs And Spices - Roast Leg Of Lamb With Rosemary
This leg of lamb is marinated overnight with fresh rosemary, garlic, mustard, honey and lemon zest. Be prepared for many requests for seconds!
Monday, December 7, 2015
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Friday, December 4, 2015
Meat And Poultry - Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken, vegetable and noodle soup pretty much from scratch, but still a quick and essential part of your repertoire.
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Herbs And Spices - Cream Of Fresh Asparagus Soup I
Asparagus stalks sauteed in butter are pureed and combined with milk to form this soup's base. Finish with blanched asparagus tips and dill weed.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Fruits And Vegetables - Rose Hip Freezer Jam
The rose hips in this jam are uncooked so the jam tastes fresh and sweet; it retains its bright rosy-orange color. The hardest part is seeding the hips which can be sticky, but so worth it! Use wild or cultivated rugosa roses that haven't been sprayed with pesticide; pick them in the fall when they are bright red. I adapted my recipe from one in a Euell Gibbons field guide.
Monday, November 30, 2015
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Friday, November 27, 2015
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Friday, November 20, 2015
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Herbs And Spices - Holiday Left Over Sweet Potato Cake
This recipe lets you use up left-over sweet potato. The cake is very moist, so you don't really need icing. Better yet, if you have left-over sweet potatoes from Thanksgiving, freeze them, and make this cake for Christmas. The whipped sweet potatoes I use already have some butter and sugar, so I only use 1 3/4 cups of sugar in the batter, but adjust the sugar amount to your liking.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Monday, November 16, 2015
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Friday, November 13, 2015
Bbq Grilling - Singapore Satay
Tender chicken strips are marinated in a delicious but simple Asian mixture, made with lemon grass, then threaded onto skewers and grilled over high heat.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Cheese - Insanely Amazing Jalapeno Cheese Dip
Jalapenos, Parmesan cheese and Cheddar cheese are baked into a sourdough bread bowl to create this spicy dip.
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Monday, November 2, 2015
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Friday, October 30, 2015
Breakfast And Brunch - Oaty Cereal Bars
Nutritious breakfast cereal smothered in a peanut butter and honey mixture to make a tasty portable breakfast.
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Breakfast And Brunch - Rum And Eggnog Kugelhopf
Herbs And Spices - Basil Parmesan Spread
Serve this yummy, zingy dip with crackers or bread at your next party. An exciting basil, Parmesan cheese and sun-dried tomato paste mixture is spread inside creamy cheese layers. It's best when chilled overnight before serving.
Monday, October 26, 2015
Breakfast And Brunch - Vegan Crepes
This makes a great batter, which then makes a great crepe. Soy milk, hazelnut syrup, water, margarine and flour. Simple. Mix the batter, chill and pour into a hot pan.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)