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)
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Cincinnati 5-Way Chili
I never lived in Cincinnati. I knew nothing about this dish until I moved to Oklahoma. It’s also not native to Oklahoma, but that is the place where I discovered a fast-food restaurant that specialized in 5-way chili. I loved that chili mountain on a plate, from the base camp of spaghetti, through the levels… Continue reading Cincinnati 5-Way Chili
Smoky Brisket Chili
1 cup low-sodium beef broth1 cup dark beer or Guinness2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons tomato paste1 tablespoon molasses2 tablespoons chili powder1 tablespoon smoked paprika½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper2 pounds beef brisket, flat cut, cut into 1 ½" chunks1 sweet onion, sliced3 cloves garlic, chopped1 can (14.5 oz.) fire-roasted tomatoes1 can (14.5 ounces) red… Continue reading Smoky Brisket Chili
Chocolate Drop Cookies
Sour Milk:½ cup milk½ teaspoon vinegar 1 ¾ cups flour½ teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening1 ¼ cups sugar2 eggs3/8 cup cocoa1 teaspoon vanilla extract Heat oven to 350°. Stir together the milk and vinegar. Set aside. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a… Continue reading Chocolate Drop Cookies
Chocolate Drop Cookies
The texture of the finished confection is less like a crunchy cookie and more like that of a cake. Sour Milk:½ cup milk½ teaspoon white vinegar 1 ¾ cups flour½ teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening1 ¼ cups sugar2 eggs3/8 cup cocoa1 teaspoon vanilla extract Heat oven to 350°. Stir… Continue reading Chocolate Drop Cookies
Cocoa Bundt Cake
1 2/3 cups flour1 ½ cup sugar½ cup cocoa½ teaspoons baking soda½ teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 eggs½ cup shortening1 ½ cups buttermilk or sour milk*1 teaspoon vanilla extract Heat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 12 cup Bundt pan. Blend flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and baking powder, and salt; add remaining ingredients.… Continue reading Cocoa Bundt Cake
Mom’s Chocolate Cake
This is one of those old family recipes, handed down from my spouse’s mother. It is from before the time when science discovered that trans-fats are no good for you, and before the reformulation of Crisco to exclude them from the product. This new formula has not proved to be a problem for any of… Continue reading Mom’s Chocolate Cake
Gingerbread (Domino Sugar)
1 ¼ cups firmly-packed dark brown sugar¾ teaspoon salt½ cup shortening2 eggs1 cup milk1 teaspoon vinegar2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger½ teaspoon ground nutmeg Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 9" x 9" x 2" pan. Cream sugar, salt, and shortening thoroughly in a large… Continue reading Gingerbread (Domino Sugar)
Potato Salad with Sausage and Grainy Mustard Dressing
1 pound small red potatoes, cut in half1 pound small yellow new potatoes, cut in half3 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon +½ teaspoon salt¼ cup coarse-grain mustard3 tablespoons cider vinegar3 tablespoons sugar¼ cup peanut or vegetable oil1/3 cup dry cured sausage (like salami, pepperoni, or soppressata) cut into ¼ inch to one half inch pieces½ cup… Continue reading Potato Salad with Sausage and Grainy Mustard Dressing
Pickeled Beets and Eggs
Yes, the word “pickled” in the title is misspelled. I kept it in, just like I got it. It’s one of those things that make a recipe look happy and lived in. It was a rare misspelling when my spouse’s mother was writing this recipe down. I remember that wonderful woman every time I see… Continue reading Pickeled Beets and Eggs
Recipes out of the Blond Box 