The recipe is part of a trio that belong in the Brazilian Evening menu in Diet for a Small Planet. 1 ½ pounds trimmed greens, sliced (turnip or mustard greens, collards, etc.)1/3 cup toasted sesame seed, ground to meal in the blender1 orange, sliced Steam the greens until barely wilted. Sprinkle with sesame seed meal,… Continue reading Steamed Greens with Sesame Topping and Orange Slices (Diet for a Small Planet)
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Pepped-Up Potato Salad
½ teaspoons mustard seeds1 teaspoon celery seeds3 tablespoons cider vinegar2 pounds potatoes½ teaspoon salt½ cup finely chopped scallions, plus additional for garnish3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled¼ cup mayonnaise 1. In a small bowl combine mustard seed, celery seed, and vinegar, and set aside for several hours or overnight. 2. In a kettle, combine potatoes with enough… Continue reading Pepped-Up Potato Salad
Green Beans with Bacon and Walnuts
12 ounces thin, fresh green beans, trimmed1 small red bell pepper, cut in strips2 slices bacon¼ cup chopped walnuts2 cloves garlic, minced1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper¼ teaspoon salt 1. In a large saucepan, cook green beans with the red bell pepper in enough boiling water to cover, for 3 min. Drain and set aside. 2.… Continue reading Green Beans with Bacon and Walnuts
Potato Salad with Sausage and Grainy Mustard Dressing
1 pound small red potatoes, cut in half1 pound small yellow new potatoes, cut in half3 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon +½ teaspoon salt¼ cup coarse-grain mustard3 tablespoons cider vinegar3 tablespoons sugar¼ cup peanut or vegetable oil1/3 cup dry cured sausage (like salami, pepperoni, or soppressata) cut into ¼ inch to one half inch pieces½ cup… Continue reading Potato Salad with Sausage and Grainy Mustard Dressing
Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes with Spinach and Fennel (or Celery)
A meatless version of a Chilean dish, charquicán. Just like the other meatless charquicán recipe on my blog, the fennel and spinach do not mash up with the potatoes, but retain their separate textures. Also, the potato skins, though thin, are a significant presence in the mash. To make it again, I’m going to have… Continue reading Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes with Spinach and Fennel (or Celery)
Meatless Charquicán
A Chilean-inspired combination of vegetables, cooked and mashed. It comes from the following website: As you might expect, the potatoes and squash mash together very nicely, while the celery and spinach each retain their shape and texture. I like it, but I think I would like it better if it had a more consistent texture.… Continue reading Meatless Charquicán
Baked Italian Zucchini
2 medium zucchini, approximately 1 ½ pounds, sliced ½ inch thick1 medium onion, sliced1 large tomato, sliced1 teaspoon oregano½ teaspoon basil½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper2 cups spaghetti sauce½ cup breadcrumbs½ cup shredded Swiss cheese Place sliced zucchini, onion and tomato in 9 x 13" baking dish; sprinkle with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Pour spaghetti… Continue reading Baked Italian Zucchini
Apricot Thai Salad
2 cups sliced apricots (fresh or dried)2 cups diced cooked chicken1 peeled, sliced cucumber1 cup bean sprouts, rinsed¼ cup rice vinegar1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro2 teaspoons sugar¼ cup vegetable oil½ teaspoon hot chili oil2 tablespoons coarsely chopped peanuts1 lime, cut in wedgeslettuce for garnish In a large bowl, combine apricots, chicken, cucumber, and bean sprouts;… Continue reading Apricot Thai Salad
Scalloped Potatoes
This is another one of those recipes my spouse grew up with. I had only eaten them made from a pre-packaged, boxed mix. My mother didn’t much like the result, either. So, these were a wonderful surprise that I could hardly stop eating, they were so good. And so simple! 3 medium potatoes, peeled1 ½… Continue reading Scalloped Potatoes
Roasted Potatoes (Helen Nearing)
4 potatoes, cut into cubes3 onions, chopped½ cup olive oil1 teaspoon sea salt Preheat oven to 275°. Combine all ingredients, mixing well, in a large baking pan or bowl. Bake uncovered for 2 hours, stirring occasionally until potatoes are soft and browned.
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