This is a macrobiotic recipe from Recalled by Life, by Anthony Sattilaro. Dr. Sattilaro survived a prostate cancer that had spread to his bones by combining standard medical treatment with macrobiotic nutrition. He was guided by Michio Kushi (1926 – 2014), who originally introduced modern macrobiotic nutrition to the USA in the early 1950s. (You… Continue reading Baked Tofu and Macaroni
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Polish Kraut and Apples
from Fix It and Forget It® Diabetic Cookbook by Phyllis Pellman Good I always mark the date I first make a recipe in the margin of the book. Along with the date was a suggestion from the diners assembled: next time make it with more sausage! The original recipe in the book calls for 1… Continue reading Polish Kraut and Apples
Linguine with Shrimp and Pesto
This must’ve come from a TV show profiling a particular chef. I don’t see how I could do the steps in order while the linguine is cooking, being sure to be done with everything else before draining the linguine. I would have to set it up with all measuring and prep work such as peeling… Continue reading Linguine with Shrimp and Pesto
Hoppin’ John
This is the first version of the Southern New Year’s day dish I cooked, just the rice and black-eyed peas, without the greens found in another recipe on this blog. 1 pound black-eyed peas8 slices bacon, or ½ pound Italian sausage, chopped2 small onions, chopped1 cup chopped green pepper2 stalks celery, chopped2 cloves garlic, crushedpinch… Continue reading Hoppin’ John
Spiced Turkey Couscous
My advice is to double this recipe; why use ½ can of anything? (See The Way of the Frugal Gourmand .) 1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings1 medium green pepper, cut into ¾ inch pieces1 medium carrot, sliced2 teaspoons chili powder2 cups cubed cooked turkey½ teaspoon ground gingerhalf of a 15 ounce can of… Continue reading Spiced Turkey Couscous
Paprika Potato Casserole
This is our sister-in-law’s addition to our Thanksgiving dinner menu. You can tell how long we’ve been making this recipe – it calls for an old-style 10 ounce box of frozen chopped broccoli. We love it. It’s just great. 6 potatoes, peeled2 – 4 tablespoons butter½ cup milk2 tablespoons light cream1 can cream of mushroom… Continue reading Paprika Potato Casserole
Brown Rice Pilaf with Sage, Walnuts and Dried Fruit
(Recipe is taken from AICR’s Recipe Corner at http://www.aicr.org) 1 medium onion, chopped1 medium stalks celery, ends trimmed, chopped2 tablespoons olive (or other) oil2 cups uncooked brown rice2 ½ cups water2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth¼ cup raisins¼ cup dried apricots, chopped¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional)1 teaspoon dried sage2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage Heat… Continue reading Brown Rice Pilaf with Sage, Walnuts and Dried Fruit
Lentils, Potatoes and Peas in Indian-Style Tomato Sauce
Serves 2 I think the source for this recipe was the magazine, Vegetarian Times. 12 ounces new potatoes, scrubbed, cut into 1-inch pieces½ cup red lentils8 ounces onion, chopped2 teaspoons olive oil1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ground coriander1/8 – ¼ teaspoon hot-pepper flakes1 can (16 ounces) unsalted tomato purée1 teaspoon tomato paste½… Continue reading Lentils, Potatoes and Peas in Indian-Style Tomato Sauce
“Stuff in a Pot” (Beef, Bulgur, & Tomatoes)
My friend Jeff and I used to work at the same company, during the time when we both had spouses and young children, and both of us were fathers who cooked. Jeff said he had several dishes that he had made up and would still make, to which he gave the laconic moniker “Stuff in… Continue reading “Stuff in a Pot” (Beef, Bulgur, & Tomatoes)
Tater-Tot-Topped Casserole
1 pound ground beef1 small onion, finely chopped1 can (10 ¾ ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup¼ cup milk1 cup frozen French-cut green beans1 cup shredded Mexican 4-cheese blend or Cheddar1 pound Tater Tots® or similar potato cylinders Heat oven to 375° F. Brown meat with onions in skillet, stirring occasionally. Drain. Spoon into 8… Continue reading Tater-Tot-Topped Casserole
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