Our whole family loves this recipe, partly because we had grown tired of making spaghetti squash as a vehicle for Italian pasta sauce. Which is perfectly good – we just got stuck in a rut. You can find the original recipe on food.com, thanks to contributor Taylor’s Mommy. Mine only differs in using plain yogurt… Continue reading Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin (food.com)
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Lentil Soup (Laurie Colwin)
Also see her recipe for Mulligatawny Soup! 1 cup lentils, picked over and rinsed8 cups chicken broth1 carrot, sliced2 cloves garlic, minced1 small onion, chopped1 bay leaf1 sprig thyme (or ¼ teaspoon, dried)1 boiling potato, diced1 rib celery1 cup sliced string beans Ingredients for variations1. Double smoked bacon, veal bones and a couple of short… Continue reading Lentil 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)
Baked Fish Provençal (US Healthcare)
This is one of those two recipes we kept of the cookbook supplied by what was then a new idea in health insurance, the HMO. Healthy recipes, all! 2 fresh tomatoes, peeled and seeded½ cup chopped onionone clove garlic, minced6 mushrooms, sliced1/3 cup chopped parsley¼ teaspoon dried thyme 4 fish fillets (4 ounces each) of… Continue reading Baked Fish Provençal (US Healthcare)
Turkey Stuffed Peppers
2 large red bell peppers2 large green bell peppers1 tablespoon olive oil1 large onion, chopped1 clove garlic, chopped¾ teaspoon thyme (1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme)¾ teaspoon sage (1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage)1 pound ground turkey¼ cup chopped fresh parsley½ cup dried breadcrumbs1 cup barbecue sauce Preheat oven to 375°. Halve peppers lengthwise; remove seeds. Blanch… Continue reading Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Spicy Oven-Fried Chicken
¾ cup buttermilk1 tablespoon hot sauce1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 cloves garlic, minced½ teaspoon ground black pepper2 teaspoons salt4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 ½ lbs.)1 cup plain dried breadcrumbs¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons flour2 teaspoons dried thyme½ teaspoon paprika½ teaspoon cayenne pepper3 tablespoons olive oil Roasted potatoescooked green beans In a large bowl, mix… Continue reading Spicy Oven-Fried Chicken
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
Brisket – Home-Style Stew
This is the first of a quintet of brisket recipes that you can make out of a basic recipe. the other ones are as follows:Smoky;Texas Chili;Italian Ragu;Five-Spice Style.We’ve made every single one of them, and they are all very good. 1 beef brisket, about 3 pounds 1 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper1 large… Continue reading Brisket – Home-Style 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)
Quinoa Pilaf
1 tablespoon unsalted butter1 large shallot, peeled and chopped1 large carrot, chopped1 rib celery, chopped1 cup quinoa, rinsed and strainedvegetable broth (14.5 ounce can)¼ cup water¼ teaspoon dried thyme1/8 teaspoon salt 1. Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot, carrots, and celery, and cook for 5 min., stirring occasionally.2. Add quinoa… Continue reading Quinoa Pilaf
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