Crunch Top Potatoes

3 tbsp butter, melted 2 large potatoes, scrubbed and sliced 1/2 cup cornflakes, crushed 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded salt paprika Preheat the oven to 375 F. Pour the butter in the bottom of a 9" cake pan.  Layer the potatoes on top. Season with salt and paprika. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Sprinkle the… Continue reading Crunch Top Potatoes

Kathleen’s Roasted Green Beans

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed olive oil coarse kosher salt cracked pepper Preheat the oven to 425 F. Lay the beans on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with the salt and the cracked pepper. Roast for about 10 to 15 minutes. Serve.

Bean Sprout Salad

1/2 lb bean sprouts peanut oil 1 egg, beaten 1 cup daikon, julienned 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar 3 tbsp tamari 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp sesame seed oil Place the beansprouts in a colander and run boiling water over them for 2 minutes.  Rinse with cold water.  Drain. Heat 1 tsp of peanut oil in a… Continue reading Bean Sprout Salad

New Potatoes with Grainy Mustard Butter

1 lb new potatoes 3 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp grainy mustard 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp ground coriander cracked pepper 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 tbsp minced dill Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Combine the remaining ingredients.  Serve the potatoes with the butter mixture.

Spicy Coconut Potatoes

4 tbsp butter 2 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp cayenne 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp cumin 4 medium potatoes,peeled, and cubed 1/2 cup grated unsweetened coconut juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds 1/2 onion, minced Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.  Drain. Heat 3… Continue reading Spicy Coconut Potatoes

Manchego Mashed Potatoes

1 head of garlic, top third cut off extra-virgin olive oil 3 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks Water Salt 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, heated 1/4 pound young Manchego cheese, cut into 1/4-inch dice Preheat the oven to 350°. Stand the garlic on a large sheet of heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with oil and… Continue reading Manchego Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Turnips

butter 1 1/2 pounds medium turnips, peeled and cut into 6 wedges each Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 cup chicken stock 1 tsp dry thyme Preheat the oven to 400°. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the turnips to the skillets, flat side down, and season with salt… Continue reading Roasted Turnips

Curry Kebabs

1 1/2 lb boneless pork, cut into 1" cubes 1 zucchini, sliced thicke 10 mushrooms, stems removed 1 onion, divided into layers 1 tbsp curry powder 1 tsp cayenne 1 tsp dry oregano 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cracked pepper 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/3 cup olive oil Combine the curry powder, cayenned, salt, oregano,… Continue reading Curry Kebabs