This is a very delicious spread to smooth on toasted Four Grain Flatbreads (gluten-free), top with cheese and put under the broiler so the cheese can melt and crisp up. I’ve noticed that differing spice companies offer spices of varying potencies. The best flavor will come from quality dried spices. So please adjust these spices [...]
Whole Grain Hamburger Buns
May 7, 2007 By 6 Comments
Here’s how I made the hamburger buns on which we feasted Friday and Saturday nights. After the first rise (in addition to the sponge), I took 3-inch diameter balls of bread dough (now I use spelt or whole wheat sourdough bread) and flattened each with my hands as much as possible (they ended up to [...]
Hamburger Hit
May 7, 2007 By 5 Comments
Cooking Whole Chickens in a Crockpot
March 31, 2007 By 33 Comments
Updated: 4/12/2010 You’re going to think I’m horribly simple and boring when I tell you what I do to cook chickens. This is definitely not gourmet. This method is so simple and handy — it requires almost no effort but yields tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone chicken for sandwiches, soups, casseroles, and skillet dishes. It results in [...]
Arabic Rice
February 24, 2007 By 3 Comments
Using whole wheat noodles and brown rice and a heart-healthy oil, I created this healthy version of Arabic Rice. But don’t let the health factor distract you because it is very, very delicious! 4 cups brown jasmine or basmati rice 8 cups filtered water or stock 8 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, or [...]
Minty Beef & Lentil Stew
February 24, 2007 By 3 Comments
This stew is reminiscent of my Arabic Meatballs. I added lentils to round out the meal along with a minty-tomato liquid base. It is scrumptious when served over Arabic Rice. 1 to 2 pounds grass-fed ground beef 1 onion, diced 8 cups filtered water or stock 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes 4 cups cooked lentils [...]
Falafel
January 16, 2007 By 8 Comments
My mom submitted this recipe to a newspaper’s cooking contest back in 1984 and she won first prize — $50. I have upped the seasonings a bit, but other than that, this is the same great recipe. 4 cups dry garbanzo beans 3 large onions 6 to 8 cloves garlic 2 bunches parsley, with stems [...]
Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmas) — with Pictures
December 22, 2006 By 51 Comments
Ginger Chicken, Rice & Lentil Soup
November 27, 2006 By 9 Comments
Ginger Chicken, Rice & Lentil Soup This soup is heart-warming, healthy and delicious. Serve it on after a day spent outside in cool winter or fall weather. It makes a large quantity — great for company or for wonderfully nourishing leftovers. Even though the soup will be cooking in part all day long, it is [...]
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