A pazole modification to please an omnivorous household, instead of cooking the pork in the soup, the pork ribs are braised separately to preserve the vegetarian corn tortilla soup. 1 rack of pork spare ribs (also called ‘country style ribs’ or ‘Kansas City ribs’) 2 onions 8 garlic cloves, 4 peeled, 4 kept in the…
Artichoke and feta dip
When the obligation to entertain comes your way, whip up this simple crowd pleasing appetizer. If you want more of a dip, you can pulse in a food processor, but leaving it chunky separates the pleasure of the briny artichokes and the salty cheese. In the summer, or in a time crunch, you can choose…
Beans & rice with greens & eggs
This ‘leftover’ recipe quickly consumes the evidence of a fiesta, though it satisfies and remains just as simple when made from scratch. Though this recipe feeds one, it can be easily scaled accordingly. Butter or oil 1-2 cups of hearty greens: spinach, kale, chard, or collards chopped into 1 inch pieces if large. 1 garlic,…
Seafood and mushroom lasagna
Try this dish using lasagna, cannelloni, or large shells. Since people tend to eat less lasagna than string pasta this recipe for two can feed four when combined with a side salad. Fresh pasta made with 1 1/3c flour and 2 eggs rolled to the thinnest setting ¾ c vermouth or rich white wine 1 bay…
6 layer tostata
Though this recipe is told in layers from the bottom up, in the economy of time, the order of action should be: Layer 2, Layer 4, Layer 5, Layer 6, Layer 1, Layer 3. Layer 1 4 corn tortillas Garlic oil Slather the tortillas with oil and broil, about 3 minutes per side,…
A bowl-full of delicious
This hearty stew has three steps which incorporate many of the same ingredients. Keep in mind that many of the items in the ingredient list will be divided. Though it has many elements to it, few of the specific ingredients are vital in and of themselves. This recipe begs for substitutions. 1 ham hock 3…