nungesser posted: “My housemates are both perpetually dieting (and it helps me too) so in frigid winter months I make this recipe a lot. It’s very flexible, throw any sort of veggies in there. This is easily two days worth of food for three big guys.” https://bbs.boingboing.net/t/happy-mutants-food-topic/141774/21 The following recipe is fiction. Any resemblance to… Continue reading Cheap easy diet-friendly nearly-zero-points veggie chili
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Smoked Sausage Bean Pot
The recipe is a variation of Tex-Mex Bean Pot (with vegan alternative recipe), which includes green bell peppers and spicy bulk sausage, such as Jimmy Dean, neither of which we happened to have. The smoked sausage is very mild flavored and cannot be described as “spicy”, so we added the New Mexico Red Chile Caribe… Continue reading Smoked Sausage Bean Pot
Black Bean and Ham Pilaf
We have made this countless times, especially when the kids were younger, and we were happy to see that they also liked it. It makes a lot, to serve half and freeze the other half, and that, in itself was also a good use of parental time. And a way to use up leftover ham,… Continue reading Black Bean and Ham Pilaf
Hoppin’ John
This is the first version of the Southern New Year’s day dish I cooked, just the rice and black-eyed peas, without the greens found in another recipe on this blog. 1 pound black-eyed peas8 slices bacon, or ½ pound Italian sausage, chopped2 small onions, chopped1 cup chopped green pepper2 stalks celery, chopped2 cloves garlic, crushedpinch… Continue reading Hoppin’ John
Beef and Vegetable Barley Soup
2 tablespoons olive oil2 pounds boneless chuck steak, cubed2 small onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced½ teaspoon oregano8 cups boxed beef stock2 bay leaves1 bag (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables1 cup pearl barley Heat oil in large saucepan brown the beef. Stir in onion and garlic, cooking until onion is tender. Stir in oregano, broth, and… Continue reading Beef and Vegetable Barley Soup
Mother Rabbit’s Get Well Soup (from “The Bunnies’ Get Well Soup”, by Joan Elizabeth Goodman)
I just loved reading this storybook to my kids. It reminds me of the book, “Stone Soup”, but in a good way. On a bitterly cold and icy morning, Mother Rabbit attempts to go out to the market to get some vegetables. She must make soup for her bunnies, all down with a cold. Before… Continue reading Mother Rabbit’s Get Well Soup (from “The Bunnies’ Get Well Soup”, by Joan Elizabeth Goodman)
Foil-Baked Vegetables and Fish
A 1985 recipe from McCartneys supermarket. It is a place which is gone but fondly remembered. “From our Recipe File… Compliments of McCartneys 2 pounds fish fillets (flounder, sole, cod, or haddock)2 cups broccoli florets2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced2 cups thinly sliced zucchini2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons Italian salad dressing1 clove garlic, minced½ teaspoon dried… Continue reading Foil-Baked Vegetables and Fish
Tilapia Veracruz
2 tablespoons olive oil2 green bell peppers, cut into strips1 medium onion, sliced1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with jalapenos½ teaspoon oregano½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce4 tilapia fillets (approximately 1 ½ pounds)½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups hot, cooked white rice Heat oven to 350°. Spray a 13" x 9" x 2"… Continue reading Tilapia Veracruz
Spaghetti Pie (Mom)
Expert recipe. Expert writing down recipe quickly from friend or TV… Cook spaghetti (cooked al dente) mix with ricotta cheese, Parmesan, and egg, pepper, herbs, parsley – whatever (basil, oregano). In bottom of pie pan, spread out spaghetti mixture on top of a small amount of tomato sauce, make an indentation and line with mozzarella, fill… Continue reading Spaghetti Pie (Mom)
Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Click on Spaghetti with Sichuan Sauce and Other Ideas for links to other simple recipes like this one. Sauce ingredients: 1 cup diced ripe tomato4 ounces cubed mozzarella cheese½ cup diced green Bell pepper¼ cup olive oil½ teaspoon oregano 1 pound spaghetti, freshly cooked and hot Mix sauce ingredients together in a large serving bowl; set… Continue reading Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce
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