Chicken Salad Niçoise

We found this recipe inside the package of the Purdue Soup & Stew Hen we bought at the supermarket, during the time when Purdue was introducing more-matured hens that would be better for long, moist cooking than for roasting. The recipe is printed on a flexible plastic index card with a tab in the top… Continue reading Chicken Salad Niçoise

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)

Bowties with Chickpeas and Tomato Sauce

There is one disagreement in our household concerning this. The majority of adults here find raisins in tomato sauce to be interesting and innovative. Other members of the family did not think it a good idea and they were not charmed after sampling it. 1 pound tricolor bowtie pasta2 tablespoons olive oil4 cloves garlic, sliced1… Continue reading Bowties with Chickpeas and Tomato Sauce

Lemony Herb Pasta

1 container (15 ounces) part skim ricotta cheese5 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons lemon zest¼ cup grated cheese1/3 cup chopped parsley1 tablespoon olive oil½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper1 pound penne pasta1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a… Continue reading Lemony Herb Pasta

Creamy Pork with Mushroom Sauce

3 pounds boneless, skinless pork shoulder½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper2 cups low-sodium chicken broth2 sweet onions, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, minced1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced2 sprigs rosemary2 tablespoons cornstarchchopped parsley (¼ cup)1/3 cup heavy cream Cooked rigatonishredded Parmesan cheese Season pork with half the salt and half the pepper. Heat oil in large skillet… Continue reading Creamy Pork with Mushroom Sauce

Indonesian Beef Curry

(6 servings) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 pounds beef chuck, cut in 2" chunks½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper1 large onion, sliced thinly¾ pound (2" diameter) potatoes, quartered¼ pound peeled baby carrots1 can (13 ounces) light coconut milk2 tablespoons curry powder1 tablespoon low-salt soy sauce½ teaspoon ground ginger2 cloves garlic, chopped fine¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper3 large pita… Continue reading Indonesian Beef Curry

Grandma’s Meatballs

This is the recipe my grandmother used to make wonderful, cloud-soft meatballs – which, unsurprisingly, we cannot duplicate. Measurements for all ingredients tend to be approximate. We used to remember the ingredients by listing them in the traditional order.“To the meat, addsalt, pepper, parsley, garlic, cheese, bread, and egg!” 1 pound or a bit more… Continue reading Grandma’s Meatballs

Savory Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

2 pounds lean beef stew meat½ teaspoon black pepper3 teaspoons olive oil2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1 inch cubes2 cloves garlic, minced¼ teaspoon ground cloves2 dried bay leaves2 sticks cinnamon2 large onions, cut into eighths2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained3 cups water16 dried apricots, cut in halfchopped fresh parsley Remove… Continue reading Savory Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

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

Cauliflower with Creamy Tahini Sauce

¼ cup tahini2-3 tablespoons lemon juice2-3 tablespoons water1 clove garlic, minced4 tablespoons chopped parsley½ teaspoon ground cumin¼ teaspoon salt1 small head of cauliflower1 large red bell pepper, diced½ cup water or stock In a small bowl combine tahini and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; stir well with whisk. Add 2 tablespoons of the water, stirring vigorously… Continue reading Cauliflower with Creamy Tahini Sauce