Emergency Tomato-Lentil Soup

When we had our first apartment, my spouse and I invited my parents to come over for dinner. I had intended to make something special, but I completely forgot. So there we were, not much more than an hour away from their arrival, and a kitchen full of random ingredients. You’ll notice we were using… Continue reading Emergency Tomato-Lentil Soup

Linguine with Chicken in Peanut Sauce

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast1 can (14.5 ounces) chicken broth2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons dry white wine, or water1 tablespoon cornstarch1/8 – ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper½ cup peanut butter*1 tablespoon peanut oil or cooking oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger1 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings 1 pound linguine… Continue reading Linguine with Chicken in Peanut Sauce

Improved Hummus

I clipped this recipe out of Vegetarian Times magazine, probably 20 years ago. It had a monthly column where less-healthy recipes would be improved by reducing salt or fat while improving the flavor. Back then, it seemed more of a counter-cultural magazine, sticking vegetarianism into the face of a meat-eating consumer culture. Sort of a… Continue reading Improved Hummus

Fish and Seafood Breader ( from Indian Head Corn Meal)

¾ cup yellow cornmeal½ cup all-purpose flour1 ½ tsp.  salt¼ tsp. Ground red pepper½ tsp. black pepper½ tsp. cumin¼ tsp. chili powder1 tsp.garlic powder1 tsp. onion powder Blend all ingredients in mixing bowl until mixture is uniform.  Did the fish fillets and water and then coat with spreading.  Place coated fillets in greased baking pan. … Continue reading Fish and Seafood Breader ( from Indian Head Corn Meal)