Tabbouleh is that Middle-Eastern salad made from coarse cracked wheat and finely-chopped vegetables, seasoned with olive oil and lemon. I usually buy it already made, but this recipe caught my eye. It comes from the beautifully-written food article out of the Israeli newspaper, Ha’aretz, Tabbouleh by Night, Tabbouleh by Day: Recipes That Honor the Ancient… Continue reading Galilean Tabbouleh
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Channa Masala
(http://www.haggisandherring.com/2009/04/channa-masala.html)The one ingredient here that is not usually available in supermarkets is the garam masala, which is a mixture of ground spices that warms the one who eats it, and means literally “warming mixture”. I bought my most recent bottle of garam masala at a inconveniently-located health-food store; when I ran out, I mixed my own… Continue reading Channa Masala
Cold and Spicy Noodles
“Noodles with special peanut sauce. (served cold)” is what my local Chinese restaurant calls it. There are variations. One of my favorites tops it with julienned cucumber, and when the sauce is especially spicy, it’s a welcome cooling for your mouth. I have a surprising number of recipes for home-cooked versions of this dish, each… Continue reading Cold and Spicy Noodles
Red Lentil and Chickpea Chili
6 cups vegetable stock or broth2 tablespoons tomato paste1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 teaspoons ground cumin½ teaspoon ground turmeric¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper½ teaspoon salt1 pound red lentils1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes1 sweet onion, diced1 carrot, diced2 celery stalks, diced3 cloves garlic, diced2 bay leaves2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed¼ cup chopped cilantro… Continue reading Red Lentil and Chickpea Chili
Chunky Bean and Chicken Chili with Tortilla Crisps
2 cups crushed tortilla chips1 cup whole tortilla chips1 pound boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces2 teaspoons cooking oil2 cans (19 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained6 ounces Monterey Jack with jalapeno, shredded1 can (4 ½ ounces) diced green chiles1 can (14 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth½ cup water chopped fresh cilantroTortilla… Continue reading Chunky Bean and Chicken Chili with Tortilla Crisps
Fiery Green Chili
1 cup low-sodium beef broth1 cup tomatillo salsa1 large green pepper, seeded and diced1 large yellow onion, diced3 cloves garlic, chopped1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon ancho chile powder½ teaspoon salt1 pound ground pork1 pound ground beef1 can (15.5 ounce) butter beans, drained and rinsed¼ cup chopped cilantro sliced scallions, sour cream, lime wedges Combine broth, salsa,… Continue reading Fiery Green Chili
Spiced Indian Style Pork
3 pounds boneless, skinless pork shoulder, cut into 1″ cubes½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper¼ cup tomato paste1 cup low-sodium chicken broth2 sweet onions, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, minced¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper1 can (14.5 ounce) coconut milk2″ piece ginger, peeled and grated1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ground turmeric1 tablespoon garam masala2 mangoes, diced, or 2… Continue reading Spiced Indian Style Pork
Chipotle-Mango Pulled Pork
3 pounds boneless, skinless pork shoulder½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper¼ cup tomato paste¼ cup brown sugar2 cups low-sodium chicken broth2 sweet onions, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, minced2 chipotle peppers in adobo, seeded and chopped1 tablespoon adobo sauce2 mangoes, diced, or 2 cups frozen mango chunks, thawed¼ cup cilantro, chopped Cooked grits, or polenta Season… Continue reading Chipotle-Mango Pulled Pork
Cuban Pork Sandwiches
3 pounds boneless, skinless pork shoulder½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper¼ cup tomato paste2 cups low-sodium chicken broth½ cup fresh orange juice¼ cup fresh lime juicezest of 1 lime½ cup diced dill pickles2 sweet onions, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, minced¼ cup chopped cilantro Sliced deli hamsliced Swiss cheesedill pickles, slicedyellow mustardPanini, Italian, or soft Cuban… Continue reading Cuban Pork Sandwiches
Black Beans and Pork
1 ½ pounds boneless pork loin, trimmed and cut into ½" cubes1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon ground coriander½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper1 onion, chopped2 cans (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies¼ cup chopped cilantro Cooked rice Put 1 ¼ cups water into crockpot; stir in salt,… Continue reading Black Beans and Pork
Recipes out of the Blond Box 