This is definitely a minimalist recipe, for a woman who was , like the name of her book, “Living the Good Life”. She and her husband Scott became homesteaders in a small town in Vermont. They built a house themselves, made of local stone. They lived off the grid (not that there was a “grid”… Continue reading Autumn Soup (Helen Nearing)
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Sauerkraut Soup
2 large onions, sliced2 – 3 large carrots, sliced3 – 4 cloves garlic, slicedany other hearty vegetables (like potatoes), optionalvegetable oil8 cups vegetable broth1 small head cabbage, shredded12 ounces sauerkraut, rinsed and drained1 can (12 ounces) plum tomatoes, crushed3 bay leaves1 teaspoon dried thymesalt and pepper to tastechopped parsley Black bread Preheat oven to 400°F.… Continue reading Sauerkraut Soup
Rich Minestrone (The Frugal Gourmet)
This is a great, hearty soup, and not a character in The Godfather (I can make that joke, I’m Italian). The Frugal Gourmet complimented this recipe with one of his favorite phrases, “This is peasant food!” You see, out of necessity, peasants used all kinds of simple and cheap ingredients, to make nourishing food for… Continue reading Rich Minestrone (The Frugal Gourmet)
Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
2 stalks celery, cut in half4 carrots1 medium onion, cut in 4 wedges4 – 6 red potatoes, quartered1 corned beef brisket (4 pounds), flat cut12 ounce bottle Guinness Stout1 tablespoon corned beef spices, pickling spices, or the ones that come with the brisket1 medium cabbage, cut in 6 wedges Horseradish Sauce:½ cup heavy cream¼ cup… Continue reading Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
Boiled Beef Dinner
(6 servings) 3 – 4-pound lean boneless chuck roast1 tablespoon salt2 peppercorns1 bay leaf6 cups water10 small potatoes, scrubbed6 small white onions, peeled10 medium carrots, pared and cut into chunky pieces1 medium cabbage, cut into six wedges Place meat in large kettle; add water, salt, peppercorns, and bay leaf. Cover, bring to a boil; simmer… Continue reading Boiled Beef Dinner
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
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