There was a time when I was looking for interesting vegan recipes on the web. I found some on Vegweb.com, which is a UK vegan website, and where I got this recipe. (There is one that I myself contributed to the website, and it can be found elsewhere on this blog.) 1 medium onion, chopped3… Continue reading Braised Sweet Potato and Kidney Bean Soup (vegweb.com)
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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)
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili
2 cloves garlic, chopped1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed1 cup water1 can (19 ounce) black beans, drained1 cup mild salsa1 tablespoon chili powder Sauté chopped garlic and onions in oil until onions are translucent. Add chili powder, sauté 30 seconds more. Add cubed sweet potatoes and 1 cup water.… Continue reading Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili
Southern Lamb Stew
Also see North African Lamb Stew (6 servings) 4 pounds lamb riblets or breast of lamb, cut into serving-sized pieces12 small white onions, peeled3 large sweet potatoes, pared and cut into 1" pieces1 leek, washed and sliced2 cups water1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled¼ cup flour1/3 cup waterfresh mint, chopped (optional)… Continue reading Southern Lamb Stew
Pork and Cider Stew (Woman’s Day)
3 medium sweet potatoes (2 ¾ pounds), peeled and cut in ¾" pieces.4 small parsnips or carrots, peeled and cut in ½" thick slices2 cups chopped onion4 pounds boneless pork shoulder in 1" cubes2 large tart apples, peeled and coarsely chopped½ cup flour1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon dried sage1 teaspoon dried thyme2 cups… Continue reading Pork and Cider Stew (Woman’s Day)
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
Savory Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
2 pounds lean beef stew meat½ teaspoon black pepper3 teaspoons olive oil2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1 inch cubes2 cloves garlic, minced¼ teaspoon ground cloves2 dried bay leaves2 sticks cinnamon2 large onions, cut into eighths2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained3 cups water16 dried apricots, cut in halfchopped fresh parsley Remove… Continue reading Savory Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
Sweet Potato Pie (Mary McLeod Bethune)
I don’t know how this recipe was collected originally, as its source passed on in 1955. Maybe the recipe was published in my long-ago subscription to Gourmet magazine. At any rate, it is pretty cool to have the bona fide sweet-potato pie recipe of Mary McLeod Bethune, a bona fide civil rights leader. 9 medium sweet… Continue reading Sweet Potato Pie (Mary McLeod Bethune)
Sweet Potato Chili
2 pounds sweet potatoes (3 large), peeled and cut into ¾ inch slices1 large onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, choppedone can pinto beans (14.5 ounces)or1 ¼ cups of cooked pinto beans1 can jalapeno seasoned diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)2 tablespoons chili powder1 tablespoon cocoa powder1 teaspoon ground cumin½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper½ cup chopped cilantro cooked… Continue reading Sweet Potato Chili
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