The card this recipe is written on is badly stained with liquid from a long-ago jar of roasted peppers opened too close to it. I don’t plan to rewrite the recipe on a clean card – the stains happily remind me of all the times I made this. 3 cups chopped onion3 cloves garlic, minced¼… Continue reading Barbecue Bean Soup
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Lentil, Kale, and Sausage Soup
2 ½" piece smoked kielbasa, sliced thin2 teaspoons vegetable oil (if necessary)2 garlic cloves, minced1 small onion, sliced thin½ cup lentils, picked over and rinsed1 ½ cups chicken broth1 ½ cups water½ small bunch kale, stems and center ribs discarded, and leaves sliced thin (about 2 cups)1 tablespoon balsamic or red wine vinegar In a… Continue reading Lentil, Kale, and Sausage Soup
Basa française (ShopRite)
See also Molasses-Glazed Halibut with Grilled Pineapple and Chili-Rubbed Salmon Steaks, the two other recipes from ShopRite in 2004. “Basa is a very mild, firm white fish. It is delicious whether grilled, roasted, baked, sautéed, deep-fried, or panfried. Try this French-style basa. Easy Recipe:1 pound basa fillets2 tablespoons vegetable oil½ cup flour2 eggs, beaten1 small… Continue reading Basa française (ShopRite)
Oven-Fried Ranch Drumsticks
Update: November 1, 2015I finally made this recipe, with the one amendment of using a drizzle of oil rather than cooking spray on top of the breaded chicken. That worked out okay. My criticism is that there is just too much Ranch flavor in every part of this dish. I also discovered how much sugar… Continue reading Oven-Fried Ranch Drumsticks
Cranberry-Pear Chicken (Perdue)
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon vegetable oil, dividedsalt and ground black pepper to taste1 cup chopped onion3 firm pears, peeled, cored, and diced½ cup fresh cranberries¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon ground ginger Trim off and discard visible fat from chicken. In a large non-stick skillet, over medium-high heat, heat 1 ½ teaspoons oil.… Continue reading Cranberry-Pear Chicken (Perdue)
Chicken Salad Niçoise
We found this recipe inside the package of the Purdue Soup & Stew Hen we bought at the supermarket, during the time when Purdue was introducing more-matured hens that would be better for long, moist cooking than for roasting. The recipe is printed on a flexible plastic index card with a tab in the top… Continue reading Chicken Salad Niçoise
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
Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein
1 cup low-sodium beef broth3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce3 tablespoons ketchup1 tablespoon rice vinegar1 tablespoon cornstarch¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes1 large head broccoli, cut into florets½ pound whole-grain linguine2 tablespoons vegetable oil½ pound flank steak, cut into ¼"-thick slices1 large green pepper, thinly sliced1 can (8 ounces) chopped water chestnuts, drained In a small bowl,… Continue reading Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein
Indonesian Beef Curry
(6 servings) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 pounds beef chuck, cut in 2" chunks½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper1 large onion, sliced thinly¾ pound (2" diameter) potatoes, quartered¼ pound peeled baby carrots1 can (13 ounces) light coconut milk2 tablespoons curry powder1 tablespoon low-salt soy sauce½ teaspoon ground ginger2 cloves garlic, chopped fine¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper3 large pita… Continue reading Indonesian Beef Curry
Double-Chocolate Cake
For the cake:4 ounces bittersweet chocolate1 teaspoon vegetable oil2 ¼ cups flour½ cup cocoa powder1 ½ teaspoons baking soda½ teaspoon salt¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened1 ½ cups sugar4 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 teaspoons white vinegar1 ½ cups milk For the frosting:12 ounces white chocolate chips8 ounces sour cream½ cup (1 stick) unsalted… Continue reading Double-Chocolate Cake
Recipes out of the Blond Box 