(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
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Braised Sweet Potato and Kidney Bean Soup (vegweb.com)
There was a time when I was looking for interesting vegan recipes on the web. I found some on Vegweb.com, which is a UK vegan website, and where I got this recipe. (There is one that I myself contributed to the website, and it can be found elsewhere on this blog.) 1 medium onion, chopped3… Continue reading Braised Sweet Potato and Kidney Bean Soup (vegweb.com)
Mulligatawny Soup (Laurie Colwin)
Also see her recipe for Lentil Soup! I used to like reading Laurie Colwin’s column in my erstwhile subscription to Gourmet magazine. I loved her juxtaposition of recipes and autobiographical, home-centered stories. More and more, I found myself liking the person who was writing each chapter. It’s telling that I chose a similar format for… Continue reading Mulligatawny Soup (Laurie Colwin)
Molasses-Glazed Halibut With Grilled Pineapple (ShopRite)
Also see Chili-Rubbed Salmon Steaks and Basa française, other recipes found in ShopRite in 2004. “King of the flatfishes, halibut is an excellent source of vitamin B12 and a good source of niacin, which keeps your body building red blood cells. Halibut is both mild and lean. Easy Recipe:½ cup molasses2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger… Continue reading Molasses-Glazed Halibut With Grilled Pineapple (ShopRite)
Garlic Chicken à l’orange
When I collected this recipe, it sounded so good, and it still does. 2 whole chickens, 3 pounds each4 Valencia oranges12 cloves garlic, peeled1 piece (about 2 inches) fresh ginger, peeled and sliced½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper1 can (14 ½ ounces) chicken broth2 tablespoons cornstarch½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 cups cooked white rice… Continue reading Garlic Chicken à l’orange
Chicken-Pineapple Stir-Fry
½ pounds chicken tenders3 tablespoons hoisin sauce1 tablespoon cornstarch1 ½ teaspoons 5-spice powder2 cups pineapple chunks2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons peanut oil2 tablespoons grated ginger3 ribs celery, sliced1 red bell pepper, cut in strips½ cup chicken broth2 teaspoons rice vinegar Cut tenders diagonally into ¼" slices. In large bowl, combine chicken, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and 5-spice… Continue reading Chicken-Pineapple Stir-Fry
Marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts (US Healthcare)
Every day, we all, old or young, can hardly help showing our age. And speaking of old, my spouse and I got this recipe from our health insurer, US Healthcare, one of the early versions of what was then a new idea, the HMO. They sent every one of their subscribers a cookbook recipes that… Continue reading Marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts (US Healthcare)
Peanut-Sesame Noodles
1 pound linguine or lo mein¾ cup smooth peanut butter1/3 cup chicken broth +1/3 cup water¼ cup rice wine vinegar2 tablespoons light soy sauce2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons Asian dark sesame oil2 teaspoons fresh ginger, chopped½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes3 tablespoons sesame seeds2 scallions, sliced diagonally Cook linguine, then drain and plunge… Continue reading Peanut-Sesame Noodles
Spaghetti with Sichuan Sauce and Other Ideas
Along with the “other ideas”, is not one, but 4 recipes, all consisting of a sauce that goes on to cooked spaghetti. For the sake of simplicity, I have split the others off into three separate posts:Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato SauceLinguine with Spinach PestoSpaghetti with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce This one might be my favorite… Continue reading Spaghetti with Sichuan Sauce and Other Ideas
Linguine with Chicken in Peanut Sauce
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast1 can (14.5 ounces) chicken broth2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons dry white wine, or water1 tablespoon cornstarch1/8 – ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper½ cup peanut butter*1 tablespoon peanut oil or cooking oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger1 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings 1 pound linguine… Continue reading Linguine with Chicken in Peanut Sauce
Recipes out of the Blond Box 