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Potato and Leek Soup

This soup is delicious on its own, and has the added advantage of being an excellent base for many, many variations. For all those good ideas, check out the complete blog posting by clicking here.Potato and Leek Soup - A great multi-tasker. This is "Big Batch" cooking for plan-ahead meals. - Leeks, trimmed, sliced, washed [...]

By |October 23rd, 2015|Recipe Post|0 Comments

Cream of Mushroom Soup

Much more mushroom-y than anything in a can. For variations on this basic soup, please refer to the full blog posting,  by clicking here.Cream of Mushroom Soup - Small yield recipe -- double it up if you have room in the freezer - Butter (or oil), Shallot, finely diced, Chopped or Sliced Mushrooms, Chicken or Vegetable Broth, Rice [...]

By |October 22nd, 2015|Recipe Post|0 Comments

Cranberry Sauce with Orange

So quick and east to make.  Use fresh or frozen berries, and serve it hot or cold. For the full blog posting, click here.Cranberry Sauce with Orange - Feel free to add herbs and/or spices to customize your sauce. I like to add a pinch of red pepper flakes. - Fresh Cranberries (about 4 cups) [...]

By |October 6th, 2015|Recipe Post|0 Comments

Brined Turkey Breast Roast

Don't wait for Thanksgiving or Christmas -- reduce your dependence on processed sandwich meat and roast your own turkey breast! For the full blog posting, click here.Brined Turkey Breast Roast - - Turkey Breast Pieces (skin on if possible), For the Brine, Hot Water, Salt (2 Tbsp Kosher, or 1 1/2 Tbsp table salt), Sugar, [...]

By |October 6th, 2015|Recipe Post|0 Comments

Turkey Stock

There is something satisfying about making your own stock.  In my kitchen, stock from the current turkey becomes gravy for the next.   To review the complete blog posting, click here.Turkey Stock - Waste not, want not. - Turkey carcass, (Bones and some Meat Scraps, raw or roasted), Giblets (not liver) from the turkey, Turkey [...]

By |October 4th, 2015|Recipe Post|0 Comments

Tapenade

Tapenade is a quick an easy entertainer, and a versatile ingredient too.  Dip, sandwich spread, pizza topping -- lots of possibilities. For all alternate ingredient ideas, please refer to the complete blog posting by clicking here.  Tapenade - Make a little, make a lot. It freezes! - Pitted Olives, (black, green, or a combination), Anchovy Paste [...]

By |August 12th, 2015|Recipe Post|0 Comments

Roasted Red Pepper Dip

This is a very easy blender recipe.  Make it as zippy as you like. For the "How to Roast Red Peppers" posting, click here.Roasted Red Pepper Dip - Make any amount you like. This freezes well. Stir some into your mac and cheese! - Roasted Red Peppers, (from a jar, or your own), Feta Cheese [...]

By |August 9th, 2015|Recipe Post|0 Comments

Oven-Dried Tomatoes (The Fancy Method)

This recipe takes a bit of effort, but it's well worth it. For all the details, check out the full blog posting here.Oven-Dried Tomatoes (The Fancy Method) - Although Roma tomatoes are specified, whole grape tomatoes can be dried with the same ingredients. The amounts are merely suggestions -- you can adjust them to taste. [...]

By |August 7th, 2015|Recipe Post|0 Comments

Tomato “Raisins”

These oven-dried grape tomatoes are easy to produce year 'round.  The same ingredients and method can be applied to halved, de-seeded Roma tomatoes, but the drying time will be much longer. For all the details, check out the blog posting here.Tomato "Raisins" - These are an excellent snack all by themselves, and a great addition [...]

By |August 7th, 2015|Recipe Post|0 Comments

Quick Pickled Vegetables

This quick pickle is delicious on Bahn Mi Burgers.  Leftovers can be a tasty addition to salads and sandwiches. For the Bahn Mi Burger posting, click here.Quick Pickled Vegetables - - Grated or Julienne Daikon ((Radish)), Grated or julienne carrot, Grated or julienne English Cucumber, Rice Wine Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, to taste, Prepare vegetables by [...]

By |August 3rd, 2015|Recipe Post|0 Comments