We have made this countless times, especially when the kids were younger, and we were happy to see that they also liked it. It makes a lot, to serve half and freeze the other half, and that, in itself was also a good use of parental time. And a way to use up leftover ham,… Continue reading Black Bean and Ham Pilaf
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Penne Greek Style
12 ounce box penne rigate1 can (15 ounce) chickpeas, drained1 jar (7 ounces) roasted peppers, drained and sliced1 jar (6 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts quartered, undrained½ cup sliced scallions¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives1 cup crumbled feta cheeseblack pepper to taste Boil penne according to package directions. Before draining, reserve 1 cup cooking water. Meanwhile in… Continue reading Penne Greek Style
Rice with Green Chili Sauce (Diet for a Small Planet)
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)
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)
Spicy Corn, Beans, and Rice (Perdue)
This is the side dish suggestion that comes from the Purdue ground turkey recipe, Green Chili Cheeseburgers, a recipe that comes from ancient times when “salsa” was so little-known that they had to put the word in quotes. A little bit of old-time weirdness. 2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon chili powder½ teaspoon ground cumin1/3… Continue reading Spicy Corn, Beans, and Rice (Perdue)
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 water)1 tablespoon cornstarch1/8 – ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper½ cup peanut butter1 tablespoon peanut oil or cooking oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon grated ginger root1 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings 1 pound linguine,… Continue reading Linguine with Chicken in Peanut Sauce
Pork in Peanut Sauce for Pasta
1 pound ground pork1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 teaspoons sugar2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger root4 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons dark sesame oil2/3 cup smooth peanut butter 1 pound spaghetti1 cup thin-sliced scallions1 cup hot water Cook pork in oil, breaking up lumps, until no longer pink. Add 2 teaspoons sugar,… Continue reading Pork in Peanut Sauce for Pasta
Peanut-Sesame Noodles
1 pound linguine or lo mein¾ cup smooth peanut butter1/3 cup chicken broth +1/3 cup water¼ cup rice wine vinegar2 tablespoons light soy sauce2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons Asian dark sesame oil2 teaspoons fresh ginger, chopped½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes3 tablespoons sesame seeds2 scallions, sliced diagonally Cook linguine, then drain and plunge… Continue reading Peanut-Sesame Noodles
Cold and Spicy Noodles
“Noodles with special peanut sauce. (served cold)” is what my local Chinese restaurant calls it. There are variations. One of my favorites tops it with julienned cucumber, and when the sauce is especially spicy, it’s a welcome cooling for your mouth. I have a surprising number of recipes for home-cooked versions of this dish, each… Continue reading Cold and Spicy Noodles
Spaghetti with Sichuan Sauce and Other Ideas
Along with the “other ideas”, is not one, but 4 recipes, all consisting of a sauce that goes on to cooked spaghetti. For the sake of simplicity, I have split the others off into three separate posts:Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato SauceLinguine with Spinach PestoSpaghetti with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce This one might be my favorite… Continue reading Spaghetti with Sichuan Sauce and Other Ideas
Recipes out of the Blond Box 