Delicious Recipes
Vegetable Curry (Sweet Potato)
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch chunks 1 small (or 1/2 large) head of cauliflower, cut into bite sized pieces 1 onion, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 2 Tbsp canola oil 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp grated ginger 2-3 Tbsp chopped cilantro 2 Tbsp curry powder 1/2 tsp...
Vegetarian Shanghai Golden Rice
Adapted from Helen Chen's Chinese Home Cooking 4 cups cooked rice 2 large eggs 1 T sherry 5 scallions, chopped 2 or 3 garlic scapes, chopped Canola or Vegetable oil 1 block firm tofu, cubed 1 head Bok Choi, chopped rice wine vinegar (or apple cider in a...
Fettuccine With Swiss Chard, Currants, Walnuts, and Brown Butter
1/3 cup Brown Butter 1 Tablespoon dried Currants 2 Tablespoons golden Raisins 1 bunch Swiss Chard 1Tablespoon Olive Oil ½ medium Onion, thinly sliced Salt and Pepper 2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped ½ pound Fettuccine (fresh, if possible) 1/3 cup...
Italian Broccoli with Tomatoes
3-4 cups broccoli florets 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed 1/2 teaspoon Basil 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 medium ripe tomatoes, cut in wedges 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella and/or parmesan cheese Wash and cut broccoli florets in 1/2...
Fried Green Tomato BLT
2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 18 1/8-inch-thick slices pancetta (Italian bacon cured in salt) 18 1/4-inch-thick slices green tomatoes (about 6 tomatoes) 1 cup all-purpose flour...
Green Tomato Pie
Crust: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening (recommended: Crisco) 1/2 cup cold water Sift together flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder into a bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture...
Orecchiette w/ Tomatoes & Fennel
Serves 4 table salt 1 pound orecchiette 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes cored, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 small bulb fennel , trimmed of stalks and fronds, bulb halved, cored, and sliced thin 1/4 cup extra-virgin...
Peach & Tomato Salad
A quintessential summer dish; beautifully ripe tomatoes and sweet, juicy peaches are musts for this salad. Use variously colored heirloom tomatoes for an outrageous presentation. 3 large ripe tomatoes, cored, peeled if you like, and thickly sliced 3 large ripe...
Vegetable Curry (Tomato)
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch chunks 1 small (or 1/2 large) head of cauliflower, cut into bite sized pieces 1 onion, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 2 Tbsp canola oil 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp grated ginger 2-3 Tbsp chopped cilantro 2 Tbsp curry powder 1/2 tsp...
Tomatillo Sauce for Chicken Enchiladas
If you prefer, Monterey Jack cheese can be used instead of cheddar, or, for a mellower flavor and creamier texture, try substituting an equal amount of farmers' cheese. 10 enchiladas, serving 4 or 5 as a main dish Sauce 2 teaspoons vegetable oil or corn...
Tomatillo Salsa de Tomate Verde
5 Jalapeno peppers 3/4 - 1 pound Tomatillos 1 -2 cloves Garlic 1 Tablespoon Vinegar 1 Teaspoon Salt 1/2 cup chopped Cilantro 1/3 cup chopped Onion 1 Avocado, peeled, pitted,and cubed (optional) Place the Jalapenos in a large saucepan of boiling water. After 5...
Frozen Chive Cubes
Frozen “Chive-cubes” Because of their high water content, chives can be difficult to dry successfully; they often mold first. Instead, preserve their piquant flavor and vivid, green color by freezing them to enjoy all year long in egg dishes, dips and spreads, cheese...