Yup, it’s true…rice-and-beans, but made into bread. I, as you likely know, eat a lot of bread. So I often try different combinations to make a healthier bread. Some say that rice-and-beans are a perfect food. Well, I’m not so sure about that, but they are really good. Anyhow, this recipe is not unlike myContinue reading “Rice-and-Beans…but bread”
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Rice-and-Beans…but bread
Yup, it’s true…rice-and-beans, but made into bread. I, as you likely know, eat a lot of bread. So I often try different combinations to make a healthier bread. Some say that rice-and-beans are a perfect food. Well, I’m not so sure about that, but they are really good. Anyhow, this recipe is not unlike myContinue reading “Rice-and-Beans…but bread”
Taboulé d’hiver
Okay, so yup…this is as refreshingly delicious as it looks. Sometimes I need the brightness of summer in the middle of winter. Anyhow, this is a variation of traditional tabbouleh recipe but with more heartier ingredients…mainly lentils and turmeric-poached potato; tomatoes were omitted because of the season and I opted for canned roast peppers forContinue reading “Taboulé d’hiver”
Taboulé d’hiver
Okay, so yup…this is as refreshingly delicious as it looks. Sometimes I need the brightness of summer in the middle of winter. Anyhow, this is a variation of traditional tabbouleh recipe but with more heartier ingredients…mainly lentils and turmeric-poached potato; tomatoes were omitted because of the season and I opted for canned roast peppers forContinue reading “Taboulé d’hiver”
Spicy, Baked, and Cheesy (Yum!)
So here is another recipe that is super easy to make but bursting with flavor. It’s really just a sort of Mediterranean-style macaroni-and-cheese. The key flavor techniques are browning the vegetables (making a sort of sofrito), reducing the chicken broth for concentrated flavor, and allowing the pasta to finish cooking in the sauce so itContinue reading “Spicy, Baked, and Cheesy (Yum!)”
Spicy, Baked, and Cheesy (Yum!)
So here is another recipe that is super easy to make but bursting with flavor. It’s really just a sort of Mediterranean-style macaroni-and-cheese. The key flavor techniques are browning the vegetables (making a sort of sofrito), reducing the chicken broth for concentrated flavor, and allowing the pasta to finish cooking in the sauce so itContinue reading “Spicy, Baked, and Cheesy (Yum!)”
Carrot-Ginger Bisque
I’ve posted this recipe before but not in quite a while.But it is so easy to make and so delicious and so good for you that I thought I’d post it again. It is an excellent winter or spring soup that can be served hot in the cold months and chilled during the dog daysContinue reading “Carrot-Ginger Bisque”
Carrot-Ginger Bisque
I’ve posted this recipe before but not in quite a while.But it is so easy to make and so delicious and so good for you that I thought I’d post it again. It is an excellent winter or spring soup that can be served hot in the cold months and chilled during the dog daysContinue reading “Carrot-Ginger Bisque”
Vegetable Broth!
I’ve been experimenting with vegetable broth recipes for a while now, for days when I choose to not eat meat, which has been becoming more and more frequent. This is not meant to be a vegetarian substitute or imitation of a meat-based broth because nothing can substitute the richness of a well made chicken orContinue reading “Vegetable Broth!”
Vegetable Broth!
I’ve been experimenting with vegetable broth recipes for a while now, for days when I choose to not eat meat, which has been becoming more and more frequent. This is not meant to be a vegetarian substitute or imitation of a meat-based broth because nothing can substitute the richness of a well made chicken orContinue reading “Vegetable Broth!”
Two hummus are better than one…
I really like hummus. There, I said it. But who doesn’t? Okay, there likely are a few people. But seriously, this stuff is good. Especially variations like this that are bursting with so much flavor it’s making me salivate just looking at the photos. The top photo is an artichoke variety and the photo belowContinue reading “Two hummus are better than one…”
Two hummus are better than one…
I really like hummus. There, I said it. But who doesn’t? Okay, there likely are a few people. But seriously, this stuff is good. Especially variations like this that are bursting with so much flavor it’s making me salivate just looking at the photos. The top photo is an artichoke variety and the photo belowContinue reading “Two hummus are better than one…”
Shakshouka (Yuumm!)
Shakshouka is a Middle Eastern/Israelis egg dish where the eggs are oven-poached in tomato sauce and other good things; usually onions and peppers, but the sky really is the limit. It is an extremely easy one-skillet meal and good for you as well. Eaten with crusty bread and a piece of fruit really makesContinue reading “Shakshouka (Yuumm!)”
More Experiments with Bean Curd…Kung Pao Tofu (a variation on a theme)
So this is really a variation on a few levels. One is that it is sort of a variation of this tofu recipe, and another is that it is a variation–or my interpretation–of Kung Pao Chicken. How this recipe is different from the original Kung Pao Chicken is that I of course replaced the chickenContinue reading “More Experiments with Bean Curd…Kung Pao Tofu (a variation on a theme)”
Spicy Bean Curd and Mixed Vegetables (yum!)
Spicy Bean Curd and Mixed Vegetables Yield: 4 servings 4 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 package (14oz.) firm tofu, drained and sliced into 1-inch pieces 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying) 1 small onion, sliced 1 red bell pepper, julienned 1 carrot peeled and sliced 2Continue reading “Spicy Bean Curd and Mixed Vegetables (yum!)”
Sweet and Spicy Almonds!
Ok. So these are so easy to make and so tasty that your going to wonder why you’ve never made them before. They go great with a beer or glass of wine or simply as a snack on their own (or even over a salad). Just make them, you wont be sorry. Sweet and SpicyContinue reading “Sweet and Spicy Almonds!”
Kibbeh (cru et cuit)
Ok, so to some this may be a bit odd…raw meat. Yup, that’s what one version of this famous Lebanese dish is; raw lamb and bulgar wheat (pictured above). In it’s raw form it is referred to as kibbeh nayeh; think of it as a sort of Middle Eastern steak tartare. When I was aContinue reading “Kibbeh (cru et cuit)”
Kim-Chi (again)
Okay. So this is one of those recipes that I’ve either posted multiple times or offered different variations of it. It’s just so delicious and so good for you and so easy to make that I feel I have to post it again. All you have to do is mix the ingredients together and waitContinue reading “Kim-Chi (again)”
Whole Grain Sesame Crackers…
These are really simple to make…5 minutes to mix the dough and 15 minutes to bake them. And they are a really tasty and healthy treat with a long shelf life (but they’ll disappear pretty quickly). Anyhow, if you are in the mood for something a little different to make but still easy at theContinue reading “Whole Grain Sesame Crackers…”
Fish Balls!
Ok. So I can hear you snickering. And also wondering…why fish? Well the simple answer is that I don’t eat a great deal of meat–almost never at home–and I really like fish. Anyhow, these are really delicious. I’ve posted other variations of these here (the tuna and chickpea meatballs are one of my favorites). Anyhow,Continue reading “Fish Balls!”
Urban Simplicty 