These greens (translation: miner’s kale) are traditionally served as a side to feijoada, a rich Brazilian black bean and meat stew (similar to cassoulet), often with orange slices. However, they make a great side-dish for nearly anything. Preparing the greens is laborious, but the rest of the cooking is easy. 2 bunches of collard greens3 […]
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Turnips (or Cauliflower) with Parsley
I originally got this recipe for ‘navets persilles’ from the Julie/Julia project. In the original the turnips are par-boiled and then cooked again for 30 minutes. I don’t usually blanch the turnips before boiling them, and I find they usually cook in less time (especially if they are fresh from the garden and not the […]
Finger potatoes cooked in butter with garlic
This is obviously just a very simple way to cook finger potatoes, but I wasn’t sure if it would work, and it did, so I figured I’d post it. 1 # or so finger potatoes, washed well2 Tbsp butter (or more!)~1 Tbsp salt3-4 Peeled whole cloves of garlicPepper to tasteOptional but delicious:Turnips, cut into similar […]
Basic Thanksgiving Stuffing
Wasn’t sure if I should post this since it’s so basic, but this is essentially the stuffing we have all known and loved. I made it last night for a crowd and it got great reviews. I put some extra work in to use fresh made turkey broth and meat bits, but if you are […]
Mashed Cauliflower and Potatoes
Not a recipe so much as a suggestion. Replace half of your potatoes with cauliflower when you’re making mash for more flavor, texture, and a less heavy meal. Here it is in recipe form: 2 lbs starchy potatoes1 large cauliflower head, cut into pieceslots of salt4 Tbsp butter1/3 c. milk or creamfreshly ground black pepper(optional […]
Carrot Salad with Raisins
I sort of invented this salad tonight, but I feel like I may have had something very similar before. It’s very refreshing and light. All ingredients below are approximate and should be adjusted to taste. I gave the measurements for the dressing just for an idea of proportions. Combine:Carrots, gratedRaisins, blanched and cooled(Optional) walnuts, crushed […]
Palak Paneer, Aloo Gobi (Spiced Cauliflower), and Cumin Rice
This combination of dishes makes a nice meal and great leftovers. I like to use paneer when I can get it easily, but the recipe works well with firm tofu or even chicken (though then I guess it’s a different dish). These recipes are based around Manjula’s Kitchen, though I altered them a little to […]
Moroccan style cucumber and tomato salad
This is a favorite of Melanie’s and is definitely an example of something that is greater than the sum of its parts:Cucumbers, skinned and dicedTomatoes, skinned, de-seeded and diced as wellWhite vinegarVegetable oilSalt Combine. Enjoy.
Magidow style cucumber salad
Here is our classic summer barbecue cucumber salad recipe. The recipe is pretty approximate, but here goes:Cucumbers, peeled, and slices into roundsWhite onion, chopped into 1.5″ or so long chunks.Sour CreamSaltPepper Sprinkle a large amount of salt on the cucumbers and onions, let them sit for a little while, then add sour cream, and possibly […]
Beet and Beet Green Salad
This is a great salad for when you’ve just pulled some beets out of the garden, and have both beets and greens. I’ve adapted it from here. Ingredients:Salad:4 or so beets (maybe more if you have small garden beets)The greens from those beets (or 1 bunch beet greens)2 scallionsOptional: Some sort of crunchy nuts or […]