Ginisang Sardinas (Sauteed Sardines)
GINISANG SARDINAS (Sauteed Sardines) Though this dish usually starts out with the "holy trinity" of garlic-onions-tomatoes, I prefer to start it with just the onions -- A LOT OF ONIONS -- sauteed in olive oil until lightly caramelized. Then I add the garlic and the...
Black Bean and/or Beef Soft Tacos
BLACK BEAN AND/OR BEEF SOFT TACOS I'm only giving a recipe for the seasoning as everything else is store-bought. 3 tablespoons cornmeal (omit if staying away from corn) 3 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon onion powder (or 2 tablespoons dried onion) 1 tablespoon...
“Injera” Crepes
"INJERA" CREPES In a large bowl, combine 1 teaspoon instant or active dry yeast 1/2 cup teff flour 1 cup whole wheat flour (or if wanting gluten-free, King Arthur's Measure for Measure) 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 cups water Stir well and cover loosely with a kitchen...
Tom Kha Gai
Start out with coconut milk -- canned or boxed -- put in large saucepan or pot, medium heat. Amount of coconut milk will depend on how much chicken or vegetables you want to cook. You don't need to have the chicken or veggies completely submerged, but you want them...
Dairy-Free Quarter-Whole Wheat Bread
DAIRY-FREE QUARTER-WHOLE-WHEAT BREAD Combine 4 cups warm water a can of coconut milk + enough water to measure 2 cups (can also use other types of milk or "milk" -- you do want some richness to this to produce a nice tender crumb) 1 teaspoon active dry yeast (not a...
Churros con Chocolate
For the churros: In a saucepan, bring to a boil 1 cup water, couple large pinches of salt, 1/4 cup butter (or 2 tablespoons oil), and 1-2 tablespoons sugar (optional). Stir in one cup of flour and remove from heat. Keep stirring until fully incorporated. This is...
Asparagus and Piquillo Pepper Salad
This is really just an assembly dish. Arrange jarred or canned piquillo peppers in a single layer on a plate. Top with steamed asparagus. Top asparagus with some parsley, scallions, capers, anchovies, hard-boiled eggs -- all chopped up finely. Serve cold as an...
Fried Polenta | St. Pope John XXIII
Fried Polenta for St. Pope John XXIII's feast day. #polenta#stjohnxxiii
The Tim Tam Slam
Last week, the 16-year-old and I went to Jungle Jim's so I can buy ingredients for dishes my brother was requesting, and she picked up a package of (expensive) Tim Tams. (There was a strawberry version at the clearance aisle but I didn't get it, because sugar. LOL.)...
SMASH Reviews plus Cod Liver (Not Oil)
Salmon, Mackerel, Anchovies, Sardines, and Herring: They’re good for you!
Argentina Unit Study
Living Books: Other resources that may be helpful: Argentina Booklet: A Country Study - $3.50 digital download Animal Habitats free download Christmas Around the World: Argentina A unit study here from Homeschool in the Woods...
Flax Seed, Quinoa and Raisin Whole Wheat Bread
1/4 cup flax seeds 1/2 cup quinoa 1/2 cup raisins 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast 3 cups whole wheat flour, plus more for dusting 1 tablespoon sea salt 2 tablespoons honey Cooking spray, oil or softened butter Toast flax seeds for a few minutes in a dry skillet over...
Red Salad with Tahini Sauce and Pomegranate Dressing
This is such a festive and yet simple salad that's especially fitting for the holiday season when you're likely to look for showy but not work-intensive dishes. The jewel-like pomegranate seeds that sometimes seem to be lit from within really liven up the dining...
Elderberry Syrup
The cold and flu season is upon us once again, so I just made a batch of elderberry syrup to give our immune systems a boost, but also because it's plain delicious and we love it. Elderberries are a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Iron and Potassium, and a very...
Bacon and Contraception? Not the Same Thing
A pro-lifer friend shared his concern with me this morning, asking if we should oppose bacon along with contraceptives, since bacon has been declared a Class 1 Carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. First of all, the processed meat and cancer...