Polenta is that great, Italian staple, cooked from coarsely-ground cornmeal. Following traditional recipes say to boil the water first, and then very slowly stir the cornmeal into it – not too fast, or it will form unpleasant lumps. This is all due to the high temperature of the water. This recipe solved that problem by… Continue reading No-Stir Polenta
Fagioli all’Ucelletto (Beans With Sage).
This is the original version of a recipe I called elsewhere “Our Favorite White Beans to Top Our Polenta With”, which is a lot quicker. Both versions go well on polenta. 1 pound dried white beans, such as cannellini, soaked and drained15 fresh sage leaves, or ½ teaspoon dried2 garlic cloves¼ cup olive oil (extra-virgin… Continue reading Fagioli all’Ucelletto (Beans With Sage).
Mock-a-molé, or Green Pea “Guacamole”
Based on “mushy peas”, that they serve alongside Fish and Chips in the U.K. I came up with this for someone who’s a low-fat Vegan – avocados are too full of fat for her. 8 ounces dried split peas½ teaspoon baking sodajuice of 1 lemonjuice of 1 lime2 cloves garlic¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper½ of… Continue reading Mock-a-molé, or Green Pea “Guacamole”
Mom’s Potato Salad
My update of her salad uses drained yogurt instead of a second cup of mayo. 5 pounds new or red potatoes, scrubbed 1 cup drained yogurt (link to instructions) 1 cup mayonnaise juice of one or two lemons 1 small onion, chopped 1 bunch parsley, washed and chopped fine In a large pot of… Continue reading Mom’s Potato Salad
Drained Yogurt
Line a strainer with a large round coffee filter. Place 2 cups plain (not Greek-style) yogurt in filter. Set the strainer over a bowl, deep enough to allow the liquid (whey) to drain. Keep in fridge overnight. You will wind up with yogurt having almost the consistency of cream cheese. Have some in a bowl… Continue reading Drained Yogurt
CORN BREAD (The Vegetarian Epicure)
This is a pretty standard recipe for cornbread, but it’s our family favorite. The book it comes from, “The Vegetarian Epicure” by Anna Thomas, is worth checking out. 1 ¼ c. unbleached white flour¾ c. whole-grain corn meal4 tbsp. sugar5 tsp. baking powder¾ tsp. salt1 egg1 c. milk2 tbsp. melted unsalted butter Butter a nine-inch… Continue reading CORN BREAD (The Vegetarian Epicure)
Vegan Greens for New Year’s Day — Kale and Carrots
It’s a New Year’s Day tradition to eat foods that set you up right for good fortune in the new year. It’s sympathetic magic. The greens you eat on this day are supposed to lead to lots of paper money; the sliced carrots, to coins. And here’s a plus. This dish in particular, having no meat,… Continue reading Vegan Greens for New Year’s Day — Kale and Carrots
Spicy Black-Bean Burgers
Ever since our kids were small, we have made this at least a couple of times a year. It has become a perennial favorite. Originally, we put the burgers on hamburger buns, but found that, with the spicy burgers topped with salsa and yogurt, the buns tended to fall apart before we finished them. Then… Continue reading Spicy Black-Bean Burgers
Natural Messages – Kasha-Cabbage Casserole
(If you are not acquainted with kasha, please follow the link to an earlier post:http://blondboxrx.tumblr.com/post/16371177749/tofu-millet-casserole ). This is the sort of vegetarian recipe that gives vegetarian recipes a bad name. It has such peculiarities – as if it had come straight out of someone’s kitchen recipe box and made it onto a card, only cursorily… Continue reading Natural Messages – Kasha-Cabbage Casserole
Lessig Blog, v2: Prosecutor as bully
(Some will say this is not the time. I disagree. This is the time when every mixed emotion needs to find voice.)
Since his arrest in January, 2011, I have known more about the events that began this spiral than I have wanted to know. Aaron consulted me as a friend and lawyer. He…
A quote for the prosecution to learn – but never will.
“Where’s evil? It’s that
large part of every man that wants to hate without limit, that
wants to hate with God on its side. It’s that part of every man
that finds all sorts of ugliness so attractive.
It’s that part of an imbecile…that punishes
and vilifies and makes war gladly.”
– Kurt Vonnegut, Mother Night
Recipes out of the Blond Box 