I always thought a pot pie was one of those little, frozen pies that you get from the supermarket, filled with thick, soup-like stews of chicken or of beef. But this recipe and the product involved in it made me wonder whether those frozen pies were misnamed. “Where is the "pot” in the pot pie?… Continue reading Pot Pie (San Giorgio Pasta)
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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
Brisket – Home-Style Stew
This is the first of a quintet of brisket recipes that you can make out of a basic recipe. the other ones are as follows:Smoky;Texas Chili;Italian Ragu;Five-Spice Style.We’ve made every single one of them, and they are all very good. 1 beef brisket, about 3 pounds 1 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper1 large… Continue reading Brisket – Home-Style Stew
Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
2 stalks celery, cut in half4 carrots1 medium onion, cut in 4 wedges4 – 6 red potatoes, quartered1 corned beef brisket (4 pounds), flat cut12 ounce bottle Guinness Stout1 tablespoon corned beef spices, pickling spices, or the ones that come with the brisket1 medium cabbage, cut in 6 wedges Horseradish Sauce:½ cup heavy cream¼ cup… Continue reading Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
Boiled Beef Dinner
(6 servings) 3 – 4-pound lean boneless chuck roast1 tablespoon salt2 peppercorns1 bay leaf6 cups water10 small potatoes, scrubbed6 small white onions, peeled10 medium carrots, pared and cut into chunky pieces1 medium cabbage, cut into six wedges Place meat in large kettle; add water, salt, peppercorns, and bay leaf. Cover, bring to a boil; simmer… Continue reading Boiled Beef Dinner
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
Sunday Oven Pot Roast
Check out a slow-cooker version of the same recipe! 2 ½ – 3 pounds boneless beef chuck roastsalt and pepper2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil1 can (14 ounce) low-salt beef broth1 large onion, chopped2 stalks celery, cut in 2" lengths5 cups assorted root vegetables, peeled and cut into 2" pieces – potatoes, sweet potatoes,… Continue reading Sunday Oven Pot Roast
Slow-Cooker Sunday Pot Roast
Check out this same recipe cooked in the oven rather than the slow cooker. 2 ½ – 3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast1 can (14 ounces) low-salt beef broth1 large onion, chopped2 stalks celery, cut into 2" lengths5 cups assorted root vegetables; white or sweet potatoes, parsnips and carrots, plus whole shallots or garlic cloves,… Continue reading Slow-Cooker Sunday Pot Roast
Pepped-Up Potato Salad
½ teaspoons mustard seeds1 teaspoon celery seeds3 tablespoons cider vinegar2 pounds potatoes½ teaspoon salt½ cup finely chopped scallions, plus additional for garnish3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled¼ cup mayonnaise 1. In a small bowl combine mustard seed, celery seed, and vinegar, and set aside for several hours or overnight. 2. In a kettle, combine potatoes with enough… Continue reading Pepped-Up Potato Salad
Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes with Spinach and Fennel (or Celery)
A meatless version of a Chilean dish, charquicán. Just like the other meatless charquicán recipe on my blog, the fennel and spinach do not mash up with the potatoes, but retain their separate textures. Also, the potato skins, though thin, are a significant presence in the mash. To make it again, I’m going to have… Continue reading Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes with Spinach and Fennel (or Celery)
Recipes out of the Blond Box 