Yes, the word “pickled” in the title is misspelled. I kept it in, just like I got it. It’s one of those things that make a recipe look happy and lived in. It was a rare misspelling when my spouse’s mother was writing this recipe down. I remember that wonderful woman every time I see… Continue reading Pickeled Beets and Eggs
Scalloped Potatoes
This is another one of those recipes my spouse grew up with. I had only eaten them made from a pre-packaged, boxed mix. My mother didn’t much like the result, either. So, these were a wonderful surprise that I could hardly stop eating, they were so good. And so simple! 3 medium potatoes, peeled1 ½… Continue reading Scalloped Potatoes
Roasted Potatoes (Helen Nearing)
4 potatoes, cut into cubes3 onions, chopped½ cup olive oil1 teaspoon sea salt Preheat oven to 275°. Combine all ingredients, mixing well, in a large baking pan or bowl. Bake uncovered for 2 hours, stirring occasionally until potatoes are soft and browned.
Spaghetti Squash and Meat Sauce
1 large spaghetti squash, about 3 pounds4 cups meat sauceParmesan cheeseRicotta cheese, if desired Preheat oven to 350°. Wash spaghetti squash and pierce all over. Bake for 1 ½ hours. Remove squash from oven and carefully cut open lengthwise. Remove the seeds, then scrape out the spaghetti-like flesh of the squash. Top with sauce and… Continue reading Spaghetti Squash and Meat Sauce
Cabbage and Garlic
6 tablespoons olive oil6 or more cloves garlic, cut in half1 medium cabbage, cored and shredded1 cup tomatoes, blended Cook garlic very slowly in the oil for 20 to 25 min., until garlic just begins to turn color; remove from skillet. Add shredded cabbage and stir to coat with oil. Add the blended tomatoes, Cover… Continue reading Cabbage and Garlic
Goya Classic Red Beans and Rice
1 pound dry red kidney beans4 tablespoons olive oil1 cup smoked ham, chopped1 cup onion, chopped½ cup green pepper, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced2 packets Sazón Goya Con Culantro y Achiote½ cup canned tomato sauce1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper½ teaspoon oregano Cooked white rice 1. Sort and wash beans. Add to a large saucepan… Continue reading Goya Classic Red Beans and Rice
Crockpot Quinoa Curry
This is my own recipe, based on the “Spanish” Quinoa recipe also posted here. 8 ounces frozen peas1 packet chicken bouillon2 ½ cups water2 tablespoons olive oil1 small onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 tart apple, scrubbed and chopped1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)1 ½ cups quinoa, rinsed well1 teaspoon curry powder¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper Defrost… Continue reading Crockpot Quinoa Curry
Strawberry-Banana Smoothie
1 cup vanilla almond milk¾ cup pineapple juice1 cup frozen sliced strawberries2 ripe bananas Combine ingredients in blender. Cover, then pulse on the “crushed ice” setting to break up strawberries. Then blend until smooth. Serves 4.
Hoppin John with Greens
This is the classic, considered-to-be-good-luck bean dish for New Year’s Day. It’s never been so much that the dish gave good fortune, but more that if you already had good fortune, such as a good harvest of black-eyed peas and smoked pork in the smokehouse, then you could make this dish on New Year’s Day!… Continue reading Hoppin John with Greens
Pumpkin Polenta
Approximately 5 cups water, chicken stock or vegetable stockHave available 2 cups boiling water or stock1 teaspoon salt1 1/3 cups cornmeal¾ cup canned pumpkin½ cup cream cheese, cut into small pieces½ teaspoon nutmeg Before heating the water or stock, stir in salt and cornmeal until smooth. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. If the… Continue reading Pumpkin Polenta
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