Nothing smells better than home-baked bread–this is a hearty bread, great with mustard, corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut. You will need: 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast ½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 1 ½ cups lukewarm milk 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup molasses 2 tablespoons butter …
Growing up, my Mexican grandmother always had a pot of beans cooking on the stove. I often cook these beans (a ‘drunken’ version) for my family, and the aroma keeps her close to my soul, even years after she has past. I hope your family enjoys them as much as mine. You will need: 1 …
Tasty twist on a Mediterranean classic. Serendipitous discovery when I didn’t have any parsley on hand! You will need: 2 ¼ cups water 1 cup bulgur wheat 2 tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped 2 green onions, sliced into thin slivers ¾ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste 2 lemons, juiced …
Baked carrots with light sweet glaze. You will need: 1 bunch carrots, trimmed butter-flavored cooking spray (such as I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter®) 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon white sugar Instructions: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Arrange carrots in a shallow baking dish. Spray …
A wonderfully decadent summer cold soup to beat the heat and warm the senses. Soooo simple! You will need: 5 cups quartered strawberries ¼ cup white sugar ⅛ teaspoon salt 1 cup champagne Instructions: Place the strawberries into a blender, and sprinkle with sugar and salt. Process until smooth. Cover, and chill for 2 hours. …
