Posted by ehme on March 29th, 2008 in Appetizers, Healthy or something like it, Potatoes, Potluck, party food, vegetarian
A great baked samosa recipe from jehangir Mehta. Originally published in Food and Wine Novemeber 2003.
ingredients
3/4 pound red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cup frozen peas
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
14 sheets of phyllo dough
5 tablespoons unsalted [...]
Posted by ehme on February 1st, 2008 in breakfast, vegetarian
This lower-fat, healthier spinach quiche doesn’t require rolling and fitting a crust; it “miraculously” forms its own whole-grain crust as it bakes.
Crust
1 cup King Arthur White Whole Wheat Flour, organic or regular
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 tablespoons Baker’s [...]
Posted by ehme on January 20th, 2008 in vegetables, vegetarian
1 1/4″ piece peeled fresh ginger, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
Salt
2 1/2 lbs. greens, such as spinach or amaranth, trimmed
and washed
1 tbsp. canola oil
1–2 green thai chiles, slit to the stem
1 small red onion, chopped
1/4 tsp. turmeric
1/2 tsp. cayenne
1 tomato, cored and coarsely chopped
1. Put ginger and garlic together on a cutting board, sprinkle with a [...]
Posted by ehme on January 12th, 2008 in Healthy or something like it, side dish, vegetables, vegetarian
4 cups water
2 cups quinoa, rinsed well, drained
2 tablespoons dried currants
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium carrots, peeled, cut into small cubes
2 medium zucchini, trimmed, cut into small cubes
1 [...]
Posted by ehme on December 15th, 2007 in Soup, vegetarian
1 1/2 teaspoons peanut oil
4 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6 cloves)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Heat [...]
Posted by ehme on December 15th, 2007 in Quick, salad, vegetables, vegetarian
Salad:
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, unpeeled and crushed
1 1/2 pounds peeled sweet potato, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 cups orange sections (about 6 oranges)
1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 (6-ounce) bag prewashed baby spinach
Dressing:
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 [...]
Posted by ehme on December 15th, 2007 in Asian, Healthy or something like it, salad, vegetables, vegetarian
This recipe is so simple and so darn tasty. It is in my refrigerator a good portion of the summer.
Whisk together 1 T. sugar, 2 T. rice wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp. salt, (I don’t put the salt in, or i use sea salt.) and 1/4 tsp. black pepper in a medium bowl. Add 1/4 c. [...]
Posted by ehme on December 15th, 2007 in Healthy or something like it, comfort food, favorites, vegetarian
1 (2-pound) spaghetti squash
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
3 oregano sprigs
3 thyme sprigs
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon chopped [...]
Posted by ehme on November 17th, 2007 in Casseroles, Land-O-Lakes Recipe Box, Mexican, Potluck, Quick, eggs, family recipes, funeral food, vegetarian
1/2 pound grated cheddar
1/2 pound grated Monteray Jack
5 eggs
1/3 cup flour
1 2/3 cups half and half
1 (4 oz) can diced green chilis, drained
1/4 c. picante sauce
Preheat oven to 375. Mix grated cheeses and spread evenly in buttered 10 in. pie plate. Beat eggs, add flour slowly, then beat in half and half. If mixture is [...]
Posted by ehme on November 16th, 2007 in Land-O-Lakes Recipe Box, Quick, classics, favorites, side dish, things i will actually make, vegetarian
1 6 oz can tomato paste
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. white vinegar
1/4 c. water
1 T. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
Combine all ingredients over medium heat. Whisk until smooth. When mixture comes to boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 mins, stirring often. Remove pan and cover until cool. Chill and store [...]