Black Bean Hummus with Lemon and Jalapeno Makes about 3-1/2 cups 3 cups black beans, cooked or canned and rinsed 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 jalapeno, minced 1 cup tahini 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup cold water 1 teaspoon salt Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl, then transfer to a foodContinue reading “Black Bean Hummus with Lemon and Jalapeno”
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>Employee Meal, 28 January 2011 (Spice-Roast Vegetables)
> These are so easy to make; versatile and delicious, too. Here’s a recipe for roast carrots and parsnipe but it can be adapted to other vegetables (I didn’t use honey on these). And if you would like to learn more about roasting vegetables I suggest this page or this one. Spice Roast Carrots andContinue reading “>Employee Meal, 28 January 2011 (Spice-Roast Vegetables)”
Employee Meal, 28 January 2011 (Spice-Roast Vegetables)
These are so easy to make; versatile and delicious, too. Here’s a recipe for roast carrots and parsnipe but it can be adapted to other vegetables (I didn’t use honey on these). And if you would like to learn more about roasting vegetables I suggest this page or this one. Spice Roast Carrots and ParsnipsContinue reading “Employee Meal, 28 January 2011 (Spice-Roast Vegetables)”
>Employee Meal, 25 January 2011 (Scotch Eggs)
> As odd-looking as these are they are easy to make and truly delicious. Often the recipe calls to fry them but I baked these. You can use store-bought pork sausage but it is so easy to make yourself (click here for a basic recipe). If you want to read more about Scotch eggs clickContinue reading “>Employee Meal, 25 January 2011 (Scotch Eggs)”
Employee Meal, 25 January 2011 (Scotch Eggs)
As odd-looking as these are they are easy to make and truly delicious. Often the recipe calls to fry them but I baked these. You can use store-bought pork sausage but it is so easy to make yourself (click here for a basic recipe). If you want to read more about Scotch eggs click here.Continue reading “Employee Meal, 25 January 2011 (Scotch Eggs)”
Spicy Turkey and Pork Meatloaf
Spicy Turkey and Pork Meatloaf Yield: 4-6 servings 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small onion, diced 1 rib celery, diced 1/2 green bell pepper, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced 1-1/2 pound ground turkey 1-1/2 pound ground pork 1 bunch parsley, washed and minced 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoonsContinue reading “Spicy Turkey and Pork Meatloaf”
>Spicy Turkey and Pork Meatloaf
> Spicy Turkey and Pork Meatloaf Yield: 4-6 servings 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small onion, diced 1 rib celery, diced 1/2 green bell pepper, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced 1-1/2 pound ground turkey 1-1/2 pound ground pork 1 bunch parsley, washed and minced 2 tablespoons chili powder 2Continue reading “>Spicy Turkey and Pork Meatloaf”
Employee Meal: 19 January 2011
Tandoori Chicken Breasts and Thighs (and also Tofu), served with Basmati Rice Pilaf Curry Powder Yield: 1/2 cup 3 tablespoons ground cumin 3 tablespoons quality chili powder 2 tablespoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground fenugreek 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2Continue reading “Employee Meal: 19 January 2011”
>Employee Meal: 19 January 2011
> Tandoori Chicken Breasts and Thighs (and also Tofu), served with Basmati Rice Pilaf Curry Powder Yield: 1/2 cup 3 tablespoons ground cumin 3 tablespoons quality chili powder 2 tablespoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground fenugreek 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamomContinue reading “>Employee Meal: 19 January 2011”
>Beer Can Chicken (aka Beer Butt Chicken)
> OK, first I have to admit that this is one of the weirdest recipes I’ve made…but the outcome is really delicious. The chicken meat is moist and the skin crisp…and it has a nice flavor also. It’s a recipe that was undoubtedly developed by some drunk guys at a backyard barbecue. The premise isContinue reading “>Beer Can Chicken (aka Beer Butt Chicken)”
Beer Can Chicken (aka Beer Butt Chicken)
OK, first I have to admit that this is one of the weirdest recipes I’ve made…but the outcome is really delicious. The chicken meat is moist and the skin crisp…and it has a nice flavor also. It’s a recipe that was undoubtedly developed by some drunk guys at a backyard barbecue. The premise is this:Continue reading “Beer Can Chicken (aka Beer Butt Chicken)”
>Cannellini Bean Soup
> Cannellini Bean Soup Yield: 6 quarts 2 pounds dried cannellini beans 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 ounces diced pancetta 2 cups diced onion 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced carrots 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon crushed hot pepper 2 teaspoons minced rosemary 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 cupsContinue reading “>Cannellini Bean Soup”
Cannellini Bean Soup
Cannellini Bean Soup Yield: 6 quarts 2 pounds dried cannellini beans 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 ounces diced pancetta 2 cups diced onion 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced carrots 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon crushed hot pepper 2 teaspoons minced rosemary 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups dicedContinue reading “Cannellini Bean Soup”
>Bay Scallops "Brother Devil Style"
> Pasta, as many of you know, is one of my favorite foods to cook and eat. The ingredients and styles are seemingly endless, but I can narrow down the way I usually prepare it to three styles: With homemade tomato sauce, aglio e olio (oil and garlic), or fra diavolo (brother devil); for thisContinue reading “>Bay Scallops "Brother Devil Style"”
Bay Scallops "Brother Devil Style"
Pasta, as many of you know, is one of my favorite foods to cook and eat. The ingredients and styles are seemingly endless, but I can narrow down the way I usually prepare it to three styles: With homemade tomato sauce, aglio e olio (oil and garlic), or fra diavolo (brother devil); for this particularContinue reading “Bay Scallops "Brother Devil Style"”
>Not-So-Lost Bread with Caramelized Apple and Carrot Syrup
> For those that have visited this blog before–and have taken interest in the food/recipes potion of it–you know that my son’s favorite breakfast is homemade French toast. In archaic Louisiana French patois this dish is of course referred to as pain purdue, or “lost bread,” making reference to the fact that it is oftenContinue reading “>Not-So-Lost Bread with Caramelized Apple and Carrot Syrup”
Not-So-Lost Bread with Caramelized Apple and Carrot Syrup
For those that have visited this blog before–and have taken interest in the food/recipes potion of it–you know that my son’s favorite breakfast is homemade French toast. In archaic Louisiana French patois this dish is of course referred to as pain purdue, or “lost bread,” making reference to the fact that it is often madeContinue reading “Not-So-Lost Bread with Caramelized Apple and Carrot Syrup”
>My Favorite Stir-Fry (Recipe and Photos)
> This is a variation of a recipe I published in Artvoice a couple years ago and it’s one of my favorite stir-fry recipes…it’s simple to prepare and is close to flavor of a dish you may order at a Chinese restaurant. But when you make it at home you can control the salt andContinue reading “>My Favorite Stir-Fry (Recipe and Photos)”
My Favorite Stir-Fry (Recipe and Photos)
This is a variation of a recipe I published in Artvoice a couple years ago and it’s one of my favorite stir-fry recipes…it’s simple to prepare and is close to flavor of a dish you may order at a Chinese restaurant. But when you make it at home you can control the salt and sugarContinue reading “My Favorite Stir-Fry (Recipe and Photos)”
>Spinach and Turkey Meatballs Braised in Red Wine and Tomato
> This is something I made for my son and I for dinner last night, and like all–or at least most–of the recipes on this blog, it is both simple and delicious. It’s a basic recipe for meatballs and tomato sauce with a twist. In place of the usual beef or pork I used turkey,Continue reading “>Spinach and Turkey Meatballs Braised in Red Wine and Tomato”
Urban Simplicty 