This is definitely a minimalist recipe, for a woman who was , like the name of her book, “Living the Good Life”. She and her husband Scott became homesteaders in a small town in Vermont. They built a house themselves, made of local stone. They lived off the grid (not that there was a “grid”… Continue reading Autumn Soup (Helen Nearing)
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Shrimp “Hong Kong”
The entire recipe is written in the excellent handwriting that could be found on a couple of recipes in this box, during the time when my sister had been practicing her penmanship. The letters are very clear and very regular – that wonderful regularity of form is something I still cannot master! There is not… Continue reading Shrimp “Hong Kong”
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
Asian Peanut Noodles
1 package (8.8 ounces) thin rice noodles½ cup prepared peanut sauce1 tablespoon rice vinegar1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon olive oil1 bag (16 ounces) frozen Asian vegetable blend½ cup dry-roasted peanuts, chopped Soak noodles in hot water for 20 min. In a small bowl, stir together peanut sauce, vinegar, and soy sauce. Heat oil in… Continue reading Asian Peanut 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
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
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
Chili-Marinated Sirloin
1 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon brown sugar1 teaspoon finely-chopped, peeled, fresh ginger¼ teaspoon Asian chili paste1 pound (1 ¼" thick) London broil (a.k.a. boneless top sirloin) Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Score the steak on both sides. Place in plastic food-storage bag with marinade; seal, then turn… Continue reading Chili-Marinated Sirloin
Recipes out of the Blond Box 