Lentils, Potatoes and Peas in Indian-Style Tomato Sauce

Serves 2 I think the source for this recipe was the magazine, Vegetarian Times.  12 ounces new potatoes, scrubbed, cut into 1-inch pieces½ cup red lentils8 ounces onion, chopped2 teaspoons olive oil1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ground coriander1/8 – ¼ teaspoon hot-pepper flakes1 can (16 ounces) unsalted tomato purée1 teaspoon tomato paste½… Continue reading Lentils, Potatoes and Peas in Indian-Style Tomato Sauce

Pasta with Peas and Ham

We made this for the first time the other night, all because of my blogging these recipes. I used extra virgin olive oil and a ham slice in it. We all liked it, with one criticism, that the taste of the olive oil clashed with the taste of the ham. My advice is to either… Continue reading Pasta with Peas and Ham

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

Split-pea Medley with Lemon and Thyme

1 medium onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 strip lemon peel (3" x 1")3-4 sprigs fresh thyme, or ¼ teaspoon dry1 bay leaf¾ cup dried split peas1 ¾ cup vegetable broth1 cup water1/8 teaspoon white pepper3 stalks celery, cut diagonally into ½ inch slices2-3 carrots cut into ½ inch chunks1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed… Continue reading Split-pea Medley with Lemon and Thyme

Pasta Shells with Green Peas and Walnuts

1 tablespoon salt1 pound dry shell pasta, or any other kind you would eat with a spoon3 cups frozen peas2 tablespoons olive oil½ medium onion, chopped4 tablespoons flour2 cups milk (or oat milk)½ teaspoon salt1 cup chopped walnuts In a large pot, boil 4 quarts of water; when fully boiling, and the 1 tablespoon salt… Continue reading Pasta Shells with Green Peas and Walnuts