Charquicán

It’s a story about a husband creating a version of a ground beef hash that reminds his wife of her childhood in Chile. You can also find the history of the dish, the derivation of the name, and a couple more recipes.  Http://eatingchile.blogspot.com/2009/06/charquican-tomatican-and-other-cans_11.html 1/2 pound ground beef OR minced cooked beef oil or lard 1… Continue reading Charquicán

Slow Cooker Beef and Mushroom Stew

I love having the slow cooker available to do its job while I am out. Everyone in the house was happy to eat this stew, which I found here:https://www.thespruce.com/beef-and-mushroom-stew-3054633 My mother bought a first-generation Crock-Pot, but she was nowhere near as sold on it as I. What did the job was no longer having to… Continue reading Slow Cooker Beef and Mushroom Stew

Paprika Potato Casserole

This is our sister-in-law’s addition to our Thanksgiving dinner menu. You can tell how long we’ve been making this recipe – it calls for an old-style 10 ounce box of frozen chopped broccoli. We love it. It’s just great. 6 potatoes, peeled2 – 4 tablespoons butter½ cup milk2 tablespoons light cream1 can cream of mushroom… Continue reading Paprika Potato Casserole

Lentils, Potatoes and Peas in Indian-Style Tomato Sauce

Serves 2 I think the source for this recipe was the magazine, Vegetarian Times.  12 ounces new potatoes, scrubbed, cut into 1-inch pieces½ cup red lentils8 ounces onion, chopped2 teaspoons olive oil1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ground coriander1/8 – ¼ teaspoon hot-pepper flakes1 can (16 ounces) unsalted tomato purée1 teaspoon tomato paste½… Continue reading Lentils, Potatoes and Peas in Indian-Style Tomato Sauce

Italian Vegetable Soup

½ small green cabbage, rinsed and sliced6 leaves Swiss chard, rinsed and sliced¼ cup cooked ham, minced2 garlic cloves, minced¼ cup parsley, chopped½ cup onion, chopped4 tablespoons olive oil2 ribs celery, chopped2 large carrots, chopped2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped2 small zucchini, diced1 can (28 ounces) Italian peeled tomatoes, chopped, reserving juice1 tablespoon honey6 cups… Continue reading Italian Vegetable Soup

Vegetable Soup with Pesto

4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped3 medium boiling potatoes2 medium onions, chopped½ cups canned tomatoes, chopped2 medium zucchini, chopped8 cups watersalt and pepper to taste2 cups cooked cannellini beans1 cup uncooked ditalini pasta½ cup prepared pesto ( Pesto alla Genovese) In a large slow cooker, combine carrots, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, zucchini, and water. Season with… Continue reading Vegetable Soup with Pesto

Creamy Vegetable Soup with Parsley Dumplings

For soup:3 cups water or broth2 medium onions, chopped2 celery stalks, diced2 cups fresh or canned tomatoes, cut up and including juice2 carrots, sliced2 potatoes, diced1 – 2 cups other vegetables For thickening the broth:½ cup butter½ cup whole wheat floursalt and pepper to taste For dumplings:2 cups whole wheat flour3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon… Continue reading Creamy Vegetable Soup with Parsley Dumplings

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)

Winter Soup (Helen Nearing)

½ cup barley, soaked overnight in 4 cups cold water2 tablespoons butter or oil2 stalks celery, chopped2 carrots, diced2 potatoes, peeled and cubed2 onions, chopped2 leeks, sliceda handful of tender kale leaves, chopped¼ cup butter or sour creampinch of nutmeg Cook the barley in water till tender, for about 1 hour. Meanwhile, heat the 2… Continue reading Winter Soup (Helen Nearing)

Oven-Fried Ranch Drumsticks

Update: November 1, 2015I finally made this recipe, with the one amendment of using a drizzle of oil rather than cooking spray on top of the breaded chicken. That worked out okay. My criticism is that there is just too much Ranch flavor in every part of this dish. I also discovered how much sugar… Continue reading Oven-Fried Ranch Drumsticks