Turnip and Leek Soup I created this soup to deal with a mountain of turnips that we received from Agricola Farms. It reminds me of potato and leek soup – just a tasty twist on a classic. 2 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, chopped 3 cups cleaned and chopped leeks 6 cups peeled and coarsely [...]
Sour Cream Coffee Cake From A Taste of the Taber Cookbook Cake: 3/4 cup shortening 3/4 cup sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup yogurt 1/2 cup sour cream 2 large eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Topping: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup [...]
Garbanzo Bean & Roasted Eggplant Salad 1 eggplant Juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 bunch minced parsley 2 fresh tomatoes, diced 2 16-ounce cans garbanzo beans, drained Preheat oven to 400°. Pierce the skin of the eggplant several times [...]
Applesauce Muffins 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2teaspoon baking soda 1/2teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup (1/2stick) butter 1 cup applesauce 1/4 cup milk 1 large egg Preheat oven to 425° and grease muffin pans. Combine the dry ingredients and raisins together in a [...]
Roasted Pine Nut and Eggplant Sauce 1 large eggplant, peeled and diced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 cups diced tomatoes, peeled and seeded (or 2 14-ounce cans diced tomatoes) 3/4 cup red wine 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil 1/2 [...]
People say that the memory of smell is one of our strongest and when I smell my mom’s Spaghetti and Meatballs I am transported. Suddenly, I’m looking up at my elders, hanging onto pant legs, bickering with my brothers and feeling unbelievably wrapped in home and love. My mom and dad are here for a [...]
Tomato, Leek, Brie Linguini 1 tablespoon butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1 large leek, cut in half lengthwise, thoroughly washed, and thinly sliced 2 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced 3 tablespoons white wine 4 ounces brie Salt and pepper to taste Prepare enough linguini for two while making the sauce. Melt the butter in a [...]
Black Bean & Jasmine Rice Soup We often serve this soup with Pico de Gallo. 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large onions, diced 1 large green pepper, seeded and diced 1 dried Ancho chili, reconstituted and minced 9 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes 1 16-ounce can [...]
Sun-Dried Tomato Spread 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (not the kind you have to reconstitute), drained 1/4 cup packed fresh Italian parsley 1/4 cup packed fresh basil 1/2 cup walnuts 1/2 cup grated fresh Romano cheese 1/2 head roasted garlic Fresh pepper Extra-virgin olive oil Combine all of the ingredients except the [...]
Nectarine Jam This jam shouldn’t be canned due to the lower amount of sugar. 1 pound nectarines, peeled, pitted and sliced thin 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Bring all the ingredients to a boil in a non-reactive skillet. Reduce heat and simmer until it begins to look syrupy. Skim off any foam [...]
