Aminah’s Crockpot Salmon

This is a really good, really simple recipe. Thanks to Aminah, who feared we did not eat enough fish in this household. She was right, and it’s partly because when it comes to cooking fish, we’re kind of… at sea. 1 package (12 ounces) baby spinach1 – 2 pounds of salmon fillet½ teaspoon ground black… Continue reading Aminah’s Crockpot Salmon

Orange-Flavored Roast Chicken

½ cup coarse or kosher salt½ cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed1 cup hot water3 cups orange juice3 cloves garlic, crushed1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced1 tablespoon ground cumin¼ teaspoon black pepper1 whole chicken, about 4 pounds In a 3-quart glass bowl, combine salt, sugar, and hot water; stir to dissolve salt and sugar.… Continue reading Orange-Flavored Roast Chicken

Macaroni Salad with Green Beans and Spinach

(Goes great with Pulled Pork and Peaches) 8 ounces elbow macaroni (2 cups)½ pound green beans, trimmed and cut in 1 inch lengths (2 cups)¼ cup lemon juice1 tablespoon Dijon style mustard1 teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper1/3 cup olive oil1/3 cup plain yogurt1 ¼ cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cups fresh spinach leaves1 large… Continue reading Macaroni Salad with Green Beans and Spinach

Macaroni Salad with Green Beans and Spinach

(Goes great with Pulled Pork and Peaches) 8 ounces elbow macaroni (2 cups)½ pound green beans, trimmed and cut in 1 inch lengths (2 cups)¼ cup lemon juice1 tablespoon Dijon style mustard1 teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper1/3 cup olive oil1/3 cup plain yogurt5 ounces cheddar cheese, (1 ¼ cups)1 cups fresh spinach leaves1… Continue reading Macaroni Salad with Green Beans and Spinach

Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Curry (Epicurious)

1 pound dried chickpeas, picked over8 cups baby spinach leaves2 cans diced tomatoes (15 ounces each)2 teaspoons ground coriander2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon garam masala½ teaspoon ground turmeric1 teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1. Soak chickpeas in water eight hours or overnight. Drain, then combine them crockpot with water… Continue reading Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Curry (Epicurious)