Delicious Recipes

Apple Cake

  Apple Cake (the cake I use for Birthdays in my Pre-School) 1 stick Butter, softened 2 Eggs 1/4 cup each Maple Syrup and Honey 1 tsp. Vanilla or Almond Extract Cream altogether until smooth. Add: 2 cups Spelt Flour 1/3 cup corn meal 1 tsp. Baking Powder...

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Baked Leeks with Cheese & Yogurt Topping

Serves four 8 small leeks 1 large egg, beaten 150g fresh goat’s cheese 1/3 cup plain yogurt 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs Salt & pepper Preheat oven to 350°F and butter a shallow baking dish. Trim the leeks, cut a slit from...

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Apple Beet Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing

Dress the salad after it has been individually plated. If not, the dressing turns an unappetizing pale pink.  Jarred pickled beets can be substituted for the fresh beets in this recipe. Serves 4 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar  3 medium beets ,...

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Baked Salmon Stuffed with Leeks

1 whole salmon fillet, about 1 1/2 pounds 2 medium leeks 1 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoons butter Salt & pepper 1 lemon, zested & juiced 1 Tablespoon soy sauce 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic Garnish Bunch of fresh dill 1 lemon, sliced Pine nuts,...

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Baked Polenta Swiss Chard and Cheese

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large white onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1 pound Swiss chard, thick stems and ribs removed, leaves cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips 3 1/2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1...

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Baked Onions with Thyme

6 medium red or white onions (3 1/2 lb) 3 tablespoons fine-quality extra-virgin olive oil (preferably Tuscan) 10 fresh thyme sprigs or 1 teaspoon dried thyme Fine sea salt to taste 1/2 cup Chianti or other dry red wine 1/4 cup water Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut a...

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Aloo Gobi

Adapted from ManjulasKitchen.com   2 cups of cut cauliflower (cut into small florets) 2 medium potatoes (cubed into bite sized pieces) 1 small onion, sliced 1/2 inch shredded fresh ginger 3 tsp ground coriander 1/4 tsp turmeric 1/4 tsp cayenne 3 T water 3 T oil...

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Amber Onions

What is the story behind this recipe?This recipe comes from a cookbook put together by my mother’s mother and her friends for my mom’s wedding.  My mom’s family is from the Midwest and the recipes including this one reflect that culture and...

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New Potatoes Grati

1 1/2 lbs potatoes, sliced to about 1/4 inch rounds 2 sweet onions, sliced 1 tbsp chopped herbs such as sage, parsley, thyme, rosemary 1/3 cup milk 1/2 cup grated cheese and seasoned breadcrumbs 1 tbsp butter 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp pepper Preheat oven to 350...

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Aunt Hilda

(twolazygourmets.com)   2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions, roughly chopped 1 pound carrots, roughly chopped 1 large sweet potato (about 3/4 pound), roughly chopped 2 rounded teaspoons freshly minced ginger 1/2 kosher salt 4 cups water or broth 2 tablespoons...

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Alice Waters’ Long-Cooked Broccoli

1 1/2 pounds broccoli 1/4 cup olive oil 6 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped Pinch of dried chili flakes A few good pinches of salt 1 cup water Juice and zest of 1 lemon 2 to 4 tablespoons grated parmesan or pecorino cheese, optional   To prepare the broccoli, cut...

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