25 ml butter 2 tbsp 125 ml onion, chopped 1/2 cup 1 garlic clove, crushed 500 g ground beef 1 lb 500 ml canned tomatoes 2 cup 125 ml tomato paste 1/2 cup 10 ml oregano 2 tsp 5 ml Read More …
Eggplant Parmigiana
Category: Vegetables
Vegetable Saute with Warm Vinaigrette
2 cups cauliflower flowerets 1 1/2 cups sliced carrot 2 cups fresh or frozen sugar snap peas, thawed 8 bacon slices, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup cider vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 green onions, sliced Read More …
Baked Mediterranean Veggies
1 small eggplant, cubed 1 large red pepper, cubed 1 medium zucchini, sliced 1 small red onion, cut into wedges 2 garlic cloves, sliced 2 bay leaves 5 ml basil 1 tsp 5 ml rosemary 1 tsp salt & pepper Read More …
Broccoli and Endive
500 g fresh endive, torn into bite size pieces 1 lb 500 g broccoli, cut into bite size pieces 1 lb 25 ml olive oil 2 tbsp 25 ml unsalted butter 2 tbsp 2 garlic cloves, peeled & crushed 4 Read More …
Stuffed Zucchini
3 zucchini 50 ml onion, chopped 1/4 cup 15 ml butter 1 tbsp 2 eggs, slightly beaten 250 ml corn kernels 1 cup 125 ml saltine crackers, coarsely crumbled 1/2 cup 50 ml Parmesan cheese, grated 1/4 cup 2 ml Read More …
Confetti Scramble
1 cup whole kernel corn 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 (2-ounce) can chopped pimiento, drained 2 tablespoons butter 8 large eggs 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 4 green and or sweet red pepper Read More …
Sweet ‘n’ Hot Green Beans and Carrots
1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed 1/2 pound carrots, cut into 4- x 1/2-inch strips Whisk together sugar and vinegar Read More …
Sautéed Sweet Peppers
1 large red bell pepper 1 large yellow bell pepper 1 large green bell pepper 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/3 teaspoon dried whole thyme Seed peppers and cut into 1/2-inch Read More …
Bulgur with Carrots and Basil
1 can chicken broth (10 oz / 284 ml) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 250 ml carrots, shredded 1 cup 30 ml margarine or butter 2 tbsp 1 garlic clove garlic, sliced or minced 5 ml dried basil leaves, crushed Read More …
Quick Refried Salsa Beans
2 (16-ounce) cans refried beans 1 (16-ounce) jar tomato-based salsa 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 green onions, sliced for garnish Sour cream for accompaniment (optional) Cook beans, salsa and cumin in medium saucepan, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Serve sprinkled Read More …
Turkish Style Stewed Leeks
8 leeks, white & pale green parts only, halved 2 large onions, sliced & separated into rings 125 ml olive oil 1/2 cup 1 large tomato, peeled, seeded & chopped salt & pepper to taste 250 ml chicken stock 1 Read More …
Zucchini Loaf
3 eggs 250 ml vegetable oil 1 cup 500 ml sugar 2 cup 500 ml zucchini, grated 2 cup 10 ml vanilla 2 tsp 750 ml all-purpose flour 3 cup 5 ml baking powder 1 tsp 5 ml salt 1 Read More …
Kohlrabi with Honey Butter
500 g kohlrabi, chopped 1 lb 1 medium carrot, julienned 1 ml lemon peel, finely shredded 1/4 tsp 15 ml lemon juice 1 tbsp 15 ml chives or parsley, fresh snipped 1 tbsp 10 ml honey 2 tsp pepper to Read More …
Easy Polenta
1 cup polenta 3-1/4 cups lukewarm water 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C). Place all ingredients into a generously buttered 8 x 8-inch baking pan, mixing well. Bake, uncovered, Read More …
Mexican Pinto Beans
1 cup dried pinto beans 3 cups reserved chicken broth 3 bacon slices, diced 1 small onion, chopped 1 small green bell pepper, chopped 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons chili powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Sort and Read More …
Favorite Green Beans
2 slices bacon 1 (16-ounce) can green beans, undrained 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon minced onion Fry bacon until crisp in large skillet. Remove bacon and crumble for topping. Add minced garlic and onion to Read More …
Peas with Butter Head Lettuce
25 ml butter 2 tbsp 250 ml fresh peas 1/2 lb pinch of sugar 50 ml water 1/4 cup 1 small butter head lettuce, cut into fine strips salt & pepper to taste Melt the butter in a saucepan over Read More …
Creamed Corn
2 (20-ounce) packages frozen corn 1 cup (8 ounces) whipping cream 1 cup (8 ounces) milk 1 teaspoon salt 6 teaspoons sugar Pinch of white or cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons melted butter 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour Combine all ingredients, except Read More …
Irish Baked Parsnips
2 1/2 pounds parsnips 3 tablespoons stock (any flavor desired) Salt and pepper to taste Pinch nutmeg 1/4 cup butter or bacon fat Peel parsnips, quarter, and remove any woody core. Place in a saucepan, cover with water; bring to Read More …
Carrots with Lemon and Cilantro
1 to 1 1/4 pounds carrots, peeled, sliced on diagonal 1 tablespoon butter, at room temperature 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Read More …
Turnips in Cream
45 ml butter 3 tbsp 1 kg small turnips, peeled & thinly sliced 2 lb 300 ml heavy cream, heated 1 1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves to taste salt & pepper to taste Arrange turnip slices in a well buttered Read More …
Boiled Carrots with Butter and Chilies
1 pound peeled baby carrots 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste 2 tablespoons butter 1 jalapeno chile, seeded and finely chopped 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon grated lime zest 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Bring a large pot Read More …
Steamed Julienned Spring Vegetables
1 carrot 1 turnip 2 ribs celery 1 small onion 2 cups fresh peas, or use 2 cups string beans, or use 2 cups cauliflowerets (or any other fresh vegetable in season) 2 tablespoons butter Parsley, chopped to taste Salt Read More …
Cabbage and Noodles
1 medium head cabbage, shredded 2 tablespoons salt 1/4 cup butter Freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon sugar, or to taste 1 pound egg noodles, cooked and drained Put cabbage in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt; toss. Leave for 1 Read More …
Catalonia Style Spinach
4-1/2 pounds fresh spinach 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, chopped 6 anchovy fillets, chopped 2 ounces pine nuts 1/4 cup raisins Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste optional as needed Wash, steam, drain and chop the spinach. Read More …
Crispy Corn Fritters
3/4 cup cornmeal 3/4 cup all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder Salt to taste Black pepper, freshly ground to taste 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1/2 cup milk 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups corn kernels, freshly scraped or frozen Read More …
Whipped Turnip Puff
8 medium turnips 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups soft breadcrumbs 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Peel turnips; cut into 1-inch cubes. Arrange turnips in a steamer basket over Read More …
Saffron and Raisin Couscous with Fresh Mint
2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups (10 ounces) couscous 1/4 cup raisins 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add the Read More …
Cream Polenta
3 cups milk 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to taste 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese In a medium-size saucepan bring the milk, butter, salt and pepper to a gentle boil over Read More …
Pioneer Bean Pot
1 pound dry kidney beans 1 onion, sliced 1 hamhock 2 teaspoons whole cloves 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons molasses 1 teaspoon salt Soak dry kidney beans for 2 hours, drain. Cover with fresh Read More …
Basic Steamed Greens
The greens are tender, sweet and cook quickly. Chard, Spinach or Beet Greens Place washed greens in a collapsible stainless steel steaming basket in a pot with a small amount of water in it. Cover with a lid. Steam for Read More …
Squash Rings with Honey Glaze
750 g acorn squash 1 1/2 lb 45 ml honey 3 tbsp 15 ml soy sauce 1 tbsp 10 ml cider vinegar 2 tsp 7 ml garlic, minced 1 1/2 tsp Cut off both ends of each squash. Cut each Read More …
Calico Baked Beans
1 (15-ounce) can black beans 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans 1 (15-ounce) can northern beans 1 large onion, chopped 1/4 cup catsup 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 to 2 teaspoons prepared mustard 2 teaspoons white distilled Read More …
Zesty Spinach
2 packages frozen leaf spinach or use 2 bunches fresh spinach 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1 lemon, juiced Salt to taste optional as needed Cook spinach in salted water, Read More …
Garlic Green Beans
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed 1 cup boiling water 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup butter or margarine 4 garlic cloves, pressed 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Place first 3 ingredients in a Dutch oven; cover Read More …
Menestra de verduras
Menestra is one of the irreplaceable dishes of Navarra cuisine. Menestra can be served as a side dish to fish or meat, or as a main course in its own. In this recipe, use only the stems of the Swiss Read More …
Mexican Corn
1 onion, finely minced 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups tomato puree (or tomato sauce) 3 cups fresh or frozen corn Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoon chili powder and/or 1/2 cup diced green Read More …
Green Asparaguses with Fresh Salmon
serves: 4 24 green asparaguses 12 sheets of fresh salmon 7 oz. of butter 15 fl. oz of fish broth Salt, pepper, parsley Peel the asparagus and cook them with water and salt, during 10 minutes. Drain them and let Read More …
Escalivada (Roasted eggplant, onion, and pepper with olive oil)
Catalonians eat this dish as a first course or as an accompaniment to meats. The special characteristic of these roasted vegetables is their smoky flavor, since orthodoxy demands roasting them over embers (the Catalan word escalivar means ‘to roast over Read More …
Corn Maque Choux
1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups frozen corn niblets, thawed 1/2 cup butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 medium green pepper, seeded and chopped 1 pint heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon chicken base Salt and Read More …
Grits Patties
1/3 cup grits 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 large egg 2 cups vegetable oil Paper towels Prepare grits according to the package directions. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and egg; mix well. In a Read More …
Baked Parsnips
2 1/2 pounds parsnips 3 tablespoons vegetable or chicken stock Salt to taste Pepper to taste 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons butter Peel parsnips, quarter, and remove any woody core. Place in a saucepan, cover with water; bring to Read More …
Tomato Cheese Pie
1 1/4 cups drained plum red tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon dry basil 1 tablespoon onion flakes 1 1/4 cups Swiss cheese, shredded 2 large eggs, beaten 1 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon salt Combine all ingredients and pour into a 9-inch Read More …
Herbed Couscous
1 1/2 cups water 1 cup couscous 1/2 cup minced fresh herbs 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Lemon juice, fresh to taste Salt to taste Pepper, fresh cracked to taste Place couscous in a medium bowl. Bring the water Read More …
Fit For a King Baked Beans
3 slices bacon, chopped 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 3 tablespoons minced ginger root 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 cans (15 ounces each) Navy or Great Northern beans or 6 cups cooked dry-packaged Navy or Great Northern beans, rinsed, drained Read More …
Asparagus Vinaigrette
500 g fresh asparagus 1 lb 15 ml dijon mustard 1 tbsp 30 ml white wine vinegar 2 tbsp 45 ml fresh lemon juice 3 tbsp 5 ml sugar 1 tsp salt & pepper to taste 75mL vegetable oil 1/3 Read More …
Baked Black Beans
6 sun-dried tomatoes Vegetable cooking spray 1 cup chopped onion 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 to 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds and veins discarded, minced 2 cans (15 ounces each) Black beans or 3 cups cooked dry-packaged Black beans, rinsed, drained Read More …
Crispy Coated Carrots
8 small carrots 2 ml salt 1/2 tsp 45 ml butter or margarine, melted 3 tsp 250 ml corn flakes, crushed fine 1 cup 1 ml salt 1/4 tsp 1 ml pepper 1/4 tsp .5 ml paprika 1/8 tsp Cut Read More …
Vegetable Couscous
284 ml chicken broth 10 oz 375 ml uncooked couscous 2 1/2 cup 25 ml vegetable oil 2 tbsp 250 ml mushrooms, sliced 1 cup 250 ml onions, chopped 1 cup 250 ml carrots, shredded 1 cup 5 ml ginger, Read More …
Spicy Potatoes, Tomatoes and Onions
1 onion, chopped 50 ml vegetable oil 1/4 cup 500 g red potatoes, cubed 1 lb 5 ml salt 1 tsp 2 ml cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp 2 ml turmeric, ground 1/2 tsp 1 ml cumin 1/4 tsp 2 tomatoes, Read More …