(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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Brisket – Texas Chili
This is one from a quintet of brisket/crockpot recipes that use the same basic ingredients, aside from particular ingredients for particular recipes. They are: Home-Style StewSmoky;Italian Ragu;Five-Spice Style. We cooked this last week. We served it over rice, and we liked it. I thought the recipe needed re-ordering, what with chopped vegetables and spices in multiple… Continue reading Brisket – Texas Chili
Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin (food.com)
Our whole family loves this recipe, partly because we had grown tired of making spaghetti squash as a vehicle for Italian pasta sauce. Which is perfectly good – we just got stuck in a rut. You can find the original recipe on food.com, thanks to contributor Taylor’s Mommy. Mine only differs in using plain yogurt… Continue reading Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin (food.com)
The Way of the Frugal Gourmand, or Roasted Tofu and Vegetables
The original recipe, posted to SparkPeople by user TBSCHOEN, is intended to serve 4. The recipe contains half of a sweet potato and half of a butternut squash. I just could not let that stand, so I doubled the recipe. Using only half of a highly perishable vegetable means I will usually just be feeding… Continue reading The Way of the Frugal Gourmand, or Roasted Tofu and Vegetables
Herb and Onion Bread (The Vegetarian Epicure)
The author, Anna Thomas, writes that this is “the fastest yeast bread I know”. It is fast, and I can tell you it is fragrant with dill and rosemary, the kind of smell you want to greet you when you open the door. It is likely to make you feel hungry to have some even… Continue reading Herb and Onion Bread (The Vegetarian Epicure)
Rice with Green Chili Sauce (Diet for a Small Planet)
The recipe is part of a trio that belong in the Brazilian Evening menu in Diet for a Small Planet. 2 cups raw brown rice, cooked (about 4 2/3 cups)2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped Sauce:1 tomato, peeled and seeded1 can (4 ounces) California green chilies,… Continue reading Rice with Green Chili Sauce (Diet for a Small Planet)
Feijoada — Tangy Black Beans (Diet for a Small Planet)
The recipe is part of a trio that belong in the Brazilian Evening menu in Diet for a Small Planet. In Brazil, they make their national dish, feijoada, (pronounced fay-ZHWA-da) out of black beans with various kinds of pork, served with orange slices. This is a vegetarian version that intrigued me because the pot of… Continue reading Feijoada — Tangy Black Beans (Diet for a Small Planet)
Roman Rice and Beans (Diet for a Small Planet)
Frances Moore Lappé, the author of Diet for a Small Planet, comments:“This dish has been one of my family’s favorites from the first edition. With a green salad and Italian bread it is a satisfying meal. (It’s great for serving to large gatherings too.)” Have ready:¾ cup dried beans (peas, kidneys), cooked (about 2 cups)2… Continue reading Roman Rice and Beans (Diet for a Small Planet)
Tuscan Sausage and Bean Soup
1 ¼ cups dried great northern beans4 cups cold water1 can (14 ½ ounces) whole Italian style peeled tomatoes1 can (14 ½ ounces) beef broth2 cups sliced zucchini (approximately 1 medium)¾ pound Italian sausage, sliced in ½" slices1 medium onion, chopped1/3 cup dry red wine (or water)1 clove garlic, minced½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning½ of… Continue reading Tuscan Sausage and Bean Soup
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)
Recipes out of the Blond Box 