Where better to turn for down-home comfort food than a church cookbook? We had these at Christmas and they were delicious in an old-fashioned way. They’re basically like meatloaf in ball form, and can be spiced up according to taste. From Elim Centennial 1883-1983 Cookbook, Elk River MN. Makes about 55 1″ balls. Great with […]
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Chicken Tikka Masala
I got this recipe from my friend Christine, who got it in turn from one of her students. I’ve adapted it a bit, and she adapted it herself so it’s probably a bit different from the original at this point. I make no claims of authenticity, just deliciousness. Ingredients Chicken Tikka: 1 lb chicken breast, […]
Æbleskiver
As a kid I loved day trips to the tourist-trap known as Solvang, for one big reason: æbleskiver! These Danish goodies are little eggy puffs of air, made in a specialized cast-iron pan. Lucky me, Alex got me just such a pan! This dough would also make fantastic pancakes or waffles if you don’t have […]
Beef Udon
Nothing like a beefy hot bowl of noodles on Christmas Eve! I was able to make this with odds and ends I had on hand. You can top it with whatever vegetables and things you have. I had only a small piece of lean beef, but if you have something with more bones and cartilage […]
Moroccan Style Kufta in Tomato Sauce
This is a recipe from Melanie/Melanie’s host family here in Rabat. It’s pretty easy, and makes a delicious, warm and hearty meal. Ingredients:Kufta balls:1 # ground beef1 tsp cumin1/2-1 tsp tahmiira (Moroccan mild pepper powder, a bit different but replaceable with a mix of mild paprika and cayeanne)2 Tbsps minced Italian parsleySaltPepper Sauce:3-4 medium tomatoes, […]
Spaghetti in tomato sauce
I have learned a lot about making pasta in the last 2 years or so; it is not a coincidence that this overlaps with my having very little time to contribute to the blog. I’d like to illustrate what I now know about the “true” italian approach to pasta with a dish from the menu […]
Cowboy Chili
Some say beans don’t go in chili. I think this guy would eat anything in front of him. We’re home on the range tonight, or is it the Donner Pass? Being stuck inside during a historic snowstorm calls for improvisation, or in this case, a return to basics. Meat? Check. Dried chilis? Check. Can o’ […]
Roasted Bananas?
While roasting trays of mixed vegetables one day, I had the bright idea of trying another approach to cooking fruit. I like it so much better cooked, and it seems much easier to digest. Here is what I did: 2 greenish bananas, sliced1 tbsp butter, melted Toss the banana slices with the butter gently (I […]
Turkey and Sweet Potato Curry
More turkey leftovers? I found this in the Star Tribune around Thanksgiving, and it is quite delicious and a nice change from the usual turkey Tetrazinni approach. I tweaked a few ingredients and made it as shown below: 2 TBSP finely grated fresh ginger2 TBSP finely chopped garlic1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (or more, […]
Pumpkin Pie
Making pumpkin pie from scratch is all well and good (I see I have a very elaborate recipe for it in my notes), but sometimes you just need/want an easy pie. This is my version of a basic recipe using canned goods. It is for a deep-dish pie crust, so you will have extra if […]