Recipe

  Oven Cleaning Baking sodaWaterRubber glovesDamp dish clothPlastic or silicone spatulaSpray bottleWhite vinegar Empty the oven : Remove your oven racks, pizza stone, oven thermometer, and anything else you have…

Glazed Roasted Vegetables 4 cups vegetables (chopped to about walnut-size)4 Tbs Maple Syrup2 Tbs Olive Oil1-2 Tbs Spices (cayenne pepper, black pepper, turmeric, ginger, and nutmeg)pinch Salt Preheat oven to…

Roast Brined Turkey If using a self-basting turkey or kosher turkey, do not brine in step 1, and season with salt after brushing with melted butter in step 5. Resist…

Potato Soup 3 c potatoes (red or any kind, diced)1 small onion (sliced)1 t salt (or ham base)1 c low fat evap milk1 c milk1 T butterPepper or Cavendar's Greek…

Chili 1 lb ground beef1 can tomato sauce1 can dark kidney beans (drained and rinsed)1 can light kidney beans (drained and rinsed)2 cans diced tomatoes (or chopped fresh)celery (chopped)green pepper…

  Bean Soup with Ham 1 ham bone with some meat left on2 cups Navy (Northern beans or mixed beans)8 cups water1 clove garlic (minced)1 bay leaf1 large onion (chopped)Salt…

  Broccoli ­Cheese Soup To make a vegetarian version of this soup, substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 pounds broccoli (florets roughly chopped into 1­inch…

Sourdough Olive Bread 14 oz cold water10 oz sourdough starter1 lb 10 oz bread flour1 T fine sea salt1 1/2 C pitted kalamata olives (I prefer them chopped)2 t chili…

Asparagus and Shrimp Risotto When spring and summer rolls around, our heavier entrees become lighter, leaner, and greener. This dish captures the light flavors of spring and makes a complete…

Herb Baked Salmon vegetable oil spray3/4 pound salmon fillet1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/4 cup parsley (fresh, chopped)1 teaspoon oregano (dried)1/2 teaspoon thyme (dried)1/2 cup plain bread crumbssalt and pepper to taste1…