This is an amazingly flavorful salad that’s also incredibly versatile. No quinoa? No problem – use barley or farro or even brown rice in a pinch. Don’t have the exact herbs called for? Again, no problem. Just get creative with whatever you have. It will change the flavor profile if you use more savory herbs … Read more
I love breakfast food. For years I hosted a brunch on the last Sunday before everyone went back to work after the end of year holiday season. For that occasion, I almost always made both a sweet and a savory strata. Those recipes came straight out of the Joy of Cooking, and I posted them … Read more
There’s a fantastic recipe for chicken pot pie in the Joy of Cooking …. but, it’s a production. This was a recipe I got from Hello Fresh and it was really super tasty, plus all of 20 minutes to make. The big dollop of fresh thyme is what made it so delicious, I think. It … Read more
Bibimbap is nothing more than Korean salad. But it’s so yummy – and so easy to prepare! White riceGreen onion Sesame seeds Bean sprouts (sprouted from mung beans – for those of you who sprout beans at home!) Watercress (you can substitute baby bok choy or even spinach)GarlicJulienned carrots Ground beef, cooked with 1T soy … Read more
This is a really simple and delicious way to prepare beef that can easily be thrown onto a salad or stir fry or on top of a bibimbap to pack a protein whollop into your meal. For the record, the picture shown here is the one from the food blogger from whom I got this … Read more
For the chicken: 1lb chicken tenders (if all you have is whole breasts, cut them down a bit)3/4 c raw almonds 1/2 c unsweetened coconut flakes 1-1/2 T flour 1 egg + 1T egg substitute (or use water, if you don’t have any liquid eggs) 1 t lime zest cooking spray For each salad: 2c … Read more
There were several years when my grandmother lived with us for months at a time when I was a kid. During those years, she made 6 loaves of bread every week, using this recipe. (I think my mom tried to keep it up even when Grandma wasn’t in town). Tanis has a version of it … Read more
I’m not a fan of actual burritos; but the filling for these is SO yum. You just saute the turkey with half the onion; then saute all the veggies with some broth and the spices, then stir in the yogurt. It takes a while to do all the chopping; but you could easily do that … Read more
There’s nothing like a “real” New York style bagel. Every deli in New York seems to be able to get it right; whereas very few in Chicago do. This recipe makes a bagel that’s as good as any I’ve ever had anywhere. I can’t wait to make myself an egg and cheese sandwich for breakfast! … Read more
This is one of the recipes I made during my India Week, during the covid-19 pandemic and quarantine. I don’t know that it’s very authentic; and it made the house stink of curry in an unpleasant way. But the dish itself was pretty tasty, and easy to make – despite the long list of ingredients. … Read more