I enjoy watching the Cooking Channel, because if I keep watching, I learn things. For instance, one day I watched Bal Arneson’s Indian cooking show, Spice Goddess, and first thing off I learned how to pronounce garam masala, and that it means “warming mixture”. While you’re there, you can watch how she makes garam masala… Continue reading Easy garam masala
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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
Broccoli Cheese Soup (McCartneys)
This came from our local McCartneys supermarket, a company that was in Oklahoma when I was. It was a good supermarket, great service, and all items packed by store employees into your bags. Then you drove around to where all you had to do was open your trunk and they would put the bags into… Continue reading Broccoli Cheese Soup (McCartneys)
Ditalini and Bean Soup (Ronzoni)
Ditalini is one of those “spoon pastas” as I call them, and is shaped in quarter-inch long cylinders. 2 tablespoons olive oil2 cups (approximately ½ pound) cubed, cooked ham½ cup chopped onion1 clove garlic, minced6 cups water3 ½ cups (28 ounce can) tomato sauce3 cups (2 15-ounce cans) great northern beans, undrained1 tablespoon chopped fresh… Continue reading Ditalini and Bean Soup (Ronzoni)
Black and White Soup
1 quart chicken broth1 medium onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, chopped1 can (16 ounces) cannellini beans, drained1 can (16 ounces) black beans, drained1 head escarole, leaves separated and and washed3 tablespoons olive oil½ teaspoon oregano1/8 teaspoon black pepper1 bay leaf Sauté onions and garlic in oil until onion is translucent. Add beans and chicken broth, and… Continue reading Black and White Soup
Pea Soup with Curry Flavor (Alton Brown)
Alton Brown was the host of his cooking show, “Good Eats”, and still may be seen on The Food Network hosting his competitive cooking program “Cutthroat Kitchen”. He made this simple pea soup recipe on Good Eats, and as you can see, it was so simple I had no trouble writing it down as he… Continue reading Pea Soup with Curry Flavor (Alton Brown)
Lentil Stew with Turnip Greens
1 pound dried lentils3 – 6 medium carrots, chopped3 – 4 stalks celery with leaves, chopped2 medium onions, chopped3 tablespoons olive oil2 cloves garlic, pressed or crushed¼ teaspoon black pepper½ teaspoon marjoram1 can (28-ounce) crushed tomatoes with basil2 cups water4 cups canned low-sodium, low-fat chicken broth1 large bunch turnip greens, washed, large stems removed Sort… Continue reading Lentil Stew with Turnip Greens
South-of-the-Border Salad (Perdue)
This is the side dish suggestion for “Southwestern Lasagna”. 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar¼ teaspoon chili powder1/8 teaspoon ground cumin¼ teaspoon sugar¼ teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper4 tablespoons olive oil1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced½ cup diced red onion2 avocados, peeled and diced Romaine lettuce leaves In a mixing bowl combine vinegar, chili… Continue reading South-of-the-Border Salad (Perdue)
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