Category Archives: entrees

Moroccan Beef

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

Based on Donna Hay’s recipe. Here it is in the cookpot. 1# beef—what cut you select will determine the cooking time 2 onions 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 can tomatoes or equivalent 4 cups or so beef stock bay leaf … Continue reading →

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Curried Chicken with Lentils

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

I picked up this recipe at Central Market the other day. They were making it in their little demo kitchen. I was a little nonplussed about the lentils, but curry makes everything taste good. This one-pot dish is insanely delicious … Continue reading →

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Radicchio with Pappardelle

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

This was in Saveur. I’m hoping I’m not violating any copyright laws—I just want to get it archived here in my giant digital recipe box. This is an interesting way to enjoy radicchio, though it’s got that bitterness and boldness … Continue reading →

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Sausage and Radicchio with pasta

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

  I did some horsing around with radicchio last year when it started showing up in the CSA box. My best result was Radicchio, Bacon, Papparadelle. Delicious, but pretty in-your-face with the bitterness of the radicchio, so not for everyone. … Continue reading →

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Indonesian Coleslaw

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

4 cups finely shredded cabbage 1 small red pepper, cut in thin short strips 2 grated carrots 4 green onions, sliced 1 cup bean sprouts 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup chopped peanuts Dressing: 3 T rice vinegar 3 T … Continue reading →

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Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Pears and Sausages

Posted on December 10, 2011 by

This is a delicious simple meal. I used to make this one a lot, maybe it’s time for it to come back. It was in the Seattle Times in the mid 1990s. By Cece Sullivan 4 servings Mashed potatoes: 3 … Continue reading →

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Pork Chops and Spaghetti

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

Classic 70s food. Mom used to make this in an electric frying pan…I mean who has one of those things anymore? The original had the vegetables pretty lightly cooked, but I caramelize the crap out of everything but the tomatoes. … Continue reading →

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Beef Bourginonne

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

This is another one from the family treasury. I do not know if there is anything correct about this in a culinary sense, but it’s a classic, and it’s yummy. 3T olive oil 3# beef seasoned flour bouquet garni 18 … Continue reading →

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Poached Smoked Black Cod with Fruit Salsa

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

This one is from the wayback machine. I don’t even know if you can get smoked cod any more. 350F serves 2 1# smoked black cod 2 roma tomatoes, diced 1/2 red onion, diced 1 red pepper, diced 1/4 c … Continue reading →

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Grilled Copper River Salmon w/Hazelnut Butter

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

I don’t like doing much to salmon, but the unctuousness of the hazelnuts is soooo heavenly with the salmon. Feel free to use any salmon you want. this much serves 4 2 oz. hazelnuts, toasted 1/2 c butter, softened chopped … Continue reading →

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