The recipe is part of a trio that belong in the Brazilian Evening menu in Diet for a Small Planet. 2 cups raw brown rice, cooked (about 4 2/3 cups)2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped Sauce:1 tomato, peeled and seeded1 can (4 ounces) California green chilies,… Continue reading Rice with Green Chili Sauce (Diet for a Small Planet)
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Roman Rice and Beans (Diet for a Small Planet)
Frances Moore Lappé, the author of Diet for a Small Planet, comments:“This dish has been one of my family’s favorites from the first edition. With a green salad and Italian bread it is a satisfying meal. (It’s great for serving to large gatherings too.)” Have ready:¾ cup dried beans (peas, kidneys), cooked (about 2 cups)2… Continue reading Roman Rice and Beans (Diet for a Small Planet)
Mulligatawny Soup (Laurie Colwin)
Also see her recipe for Lentil Soup! I used to like reading Laurie Colwin’s column in my erstwhile subscription to Gourmet magazine. I loved her juxtaposition of recipes and autobiographical, home-centered stories. More and more, I found myself liking the person who was writing each chapter. It’s telling that I chose a similar format for… Continue reading Mulligatawny Soup (Laurie Colwin)
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)
Brown-Sugar-Glazed Salmon
4 salmon fillets, 2" inches wide (approximately 1 ½ pounds)¼ cup dark brown sugar, packed2 teaspoons butter2 teaspoons Dijon mustard½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper 8 ounces snow peas, steamed2 cups hot, cooked brown rice Heat oven to 325°. Line a baking sheet with non-stick aluminum foil. Place salmon in pan. Stir together sugar,… Continue reading Brown-Sugar-Glazed Salmon
Creole Chicken Thighs
2 tablespoons butter½ pound mushrooms, sliced1 medium onion, chopped½ cup chopped green pepper½ cup thinly-sliced celery2 cloves garlic, minced1 can (about a pound) peeled tomatoes, broken up½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon sugar½ teaspoon thyme½ teaspoon Tabasco2 bay leaves8 skinless chicken thighs 2 cups cooked rice Sauté mushrooms, onion, pepper, celery, and garlic in the butter until… Continue reading Creole Chicken Thighs
Spiced Indian Style Pork
3 pounds boneless, skinless pork shoulder, cut into 1″ cubes½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper¼ cup tomato paste1 cup low-sodium chicken broth2 sweet onions, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, minced¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper1 can (14.5 ounce) coconut milk2″ piece ginger, peeled and grated1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ground turmeric1 tablespoon garam masala2 mangoes, diced, or 2… Continue reading Spiced Indian Style Pork
Brisket – Five-Spice Style
This is one of the quintet of brisket recipes that you can make out of a basic recipe. They are: Home-Style StewTexas Chili;Italian Ragu;Smoky. 1 beef brisket, approximately 3 pounds1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder1 tablespoon hoisin sauce1 tablespoon light soy sauce1 large onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, chopped1 can (10.5 ounces) stewed tomatoes1 can (14.5 ounces)… Continue reading Brisket – Five-Spice Style
Asian Pepper Steak
2 pounds round steak, cut against the grain into ¾" slices3 large green or red peppers, trimmed, seated, and cut into ¾" slices1 can (14.5 ounces) stewed tomatoes, drained1 cup beef broth3 cloves garlic, crushed in garlic press2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar2 tablespoons cornstarch1 teaspoon sugar1 can (8 ounces) bamboo shoots, drained 3 cups cooked… Continue reading Asian Pepper Steak
Apple-Raisin Betty
There was a local chain of supermarkets out West, once, called McCartneys. Around 1985, they offered free recipe cards, which you would find in the department that was selling the ingredients. I picked up quite a few. This one was, of course, near the apples. It’s an apple-and-cinnamon flavored rice pudding. It’s a classic recipe… Continue reading Apple-Raisin Betty
Recipes out of the Blond Box 