Recipes & Canning

Sometimes I cook (bake) things that are so good it’s worth sharing the recipe.  Here’s a look at all things recipe related, from most-recent to those way back in the past.  To view recipes sorted by type of recipe, visit the recipes page.

  • Leek and Sweet Potato Gratin

    Leek and Sweet Potato Gratin

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    Related Post: Report Card (23 Jan. 2011)Adapted (barely) from Vegetarian Times, January/February 2011See more recipes here Ingredients Directions Preheat oven to 450F. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat.  Add leeks, garlic, and 2 tablespoons of the rosemary; saute 8 minutes or until leeks are softened.  Season with salt and pepper if desired.…

  • Brussels Sprouts With Walnuts and Cranberries

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    Related Post: Report Card (23 Jan. 2011)Adapted from Vegetarian Times, January/February 2011See more recipes here Ingredients Directions Heat large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add walnuts and toast 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant.  Transfer to a plate and set aside. Wipe out skillet (be careful!), and return to heat.  Add olive oil, an swirl skillet to…

  • Kale Lasagna Diavolo

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    Related Post: Report Card (16 Jan. 2011) Adapted from Vegetarian Times, January/February 2011 See more recipes here Ingredients Directions Preheat oven to 400F.  Coat and 8 inch square (or similar size) pan with olive oil. Cook kale in a large pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes.  Drain and rinse under cold water until…

  • Chris’ Disappearing Migas

    Chris’ Disappearing Migas

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    Related Post: Report Card (16 Jan. 2011)A Chris Original!See more recipes here I love eggs, but until I met Chris, I had never had migas; it is now a staple in our house — breakfast, lunch, or dinner.  It’s super easy, Tex-Mex comfort.  In its simplest form, it is a scramble of eggs, onions, chips,…

  • Toasted Millet with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach

    Toasted Millet with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach

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    Related Post: Report Card (16 Jan. 2011)Adapted from Vegetarian Times, January/February 2011See more recipes here Ingredients Millet Vinaigerette Directions Heat oil in pan over medium heat.  Add onions, and cook 2 to 3 minutes until softened.  Stir in millet, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and cook 5 minutes more, stirring constantly.  Add sweet potato, broth, and harissa…

  • Rice & Chickpea Kale Rolls with Pineapple Salsa

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    Related Post: Report Card (16 Jan. 2011)Adapted from Vegetarian Times, January/February 2011See more recipes here Ingredients Kale Rolls Salsa Directions To make kale rolls: Heat oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until softened. Add chickpeas, broth, rice, cumin, paprika, and salt; bring to a…

  • Fudge-Frosted Banana Cake

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    Related post: Report Card (9 January 2011)Adapted (barely) from Better Homes & Gardens New CookbookSee more recipes here For the Cake: Ingredients Directions Allow eggs to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.  Meanwhile, grease and lightly flour two 8 inch round or one 9×13 inch cake pan(s). In a large mixing bowl stir together…

  • Pumpkin-Cranberry Pancakes

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    Pumpkin-Cranberry Pancakes RecipeRelated post: ResolutionsAdapted  from Bon Appetit, December 1996See more recipes here Ingredients Directions Preheat oven to 250°F. Mix first 6 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Whisk buttermilk, pumpkin, eggs and oil in medium bowl until well blended. Add to dry ingredients and whisk until smooth. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large nonstick…

  • Butternut Squash, Leek, and Apple Soup

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    Butternut Squash, Leek, and Apple Soup RecipeRelated Post: Recipe ExplosionFrom the Vegetarian Times MagazineRead more recipes here. Ingredients Directions Preheat oven to 400F.  Place squash (cut-side down) and apple quarters in a baking dish.  Add 1 cup water, cover, and roast 35-45 minutes, until squash is tender.  Cool squash until it can be handled and…

  • Breakfast Spice Cookies

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    Breakfast Spice Cookies RecipeRelated Post: Recipe ExplosionAn Amber Original!Read more recipes here. Ingredients Directions Preheat oven to 350. In medium bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Stir in the pumpkin and vanilla. In separate bowl, stir together the flours, oatmeal, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and spices; stir into the creamed mixture. Stir in carrots…

  • Smitten Kitchen Chocolate Chip Meringues

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    Smitten Kitchen Chocolate Chip Meringues RecipeRelated Post: Recipe ExplosionStraight from Smitten KitchenRead more recipes here. Ingredients Directions Preheat oven to 300°F. Beat egg whites until foamy. Add salt, cream of tartar and vanilla, and beat mixture again until it holds soft peaks. Add the sugar, gradually, beating the batter until it is stiff. Fold in…

  • Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

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    Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Recipe Related Post: Recipe Explosion Adapted (barely) from Good Life Eats Read more recipes here.