Day #?? during Covid-19, Tuesday Morning Just read a headline that said Trump is not wearing a mask at the white house back from the hospital. I don’t get it. I don’t understand. I also don’t understand Halloween this year. On nextdoor.com they are saying WE should celebrate since everyone else is out. We shouldn’t…… Continue reading Airfryer Toaster Oven Rambling
Category: Recipes
Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Wanted to share a recipe that I should have posted last week. The temp has dropped and it almost feels like fall here. The air quality has improved, but parts of Napa are still burning. My heart goes out to the families and businesses. I was happy to read Rancho Gordo is ok. 🙂 Who…… Continue reading Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Roasted Moroccan Carrots
Ingredients 1 ½ lbs whole carrots, peeled 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon brown sugar ½ teaspoon sal ½ teaspoon pepper — 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice ½ teaspoons Aleppo chili pepper ( or chili flakes) ¼ teaspoon cumin ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup chopped cilantro ( or Italian parsley) orange zest Preheat oven to…… Continue reading Roasted Moroccan Carrots
Refrigerator Bread & Butter Pickles
Ahhhh! Cucumbers are in season!!! Been buying them at my small local farmer’s market for $1.50 per pound. Yes, I know they aren’t organic, but I soak ‘em in vegetable wash. I can’t be picky during COVID-19 times. I’m not allowed to pick the cucumbers I want. The vendor picks them for you. I asked…… Continue reading Refrigerator Bread & Butter Pickles
Provençal Tomato and Squash Gratin
I love NY Times recipes! Was looking for a tomato squash recipe and this is a keeper! This makes about 6 servings. I used yellow squash as had 2 from Imperfect box delivery that needed to be used, I didn’t have gruyère cheese so used cheddar. Had a red onion already cut and used it. I used…… Continue reading Provençal Tomato and Squash Gratin
Roasted Parmesan Green Beans
From skinnytaste.com 12 ounces green beans (trimmed and need to be dry) 2 teaspoons olive oil Kosher salt & fresh cracked pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 1/2 tablespoon shredded parmesan Preheat oven to 425 degrees F Line a baking sheet with aluminum for easy clean-up Lay green beans out on the sheet…… Continue reading Roasted Parmesan Green Beans
Vegan Pie Dough
from http://www.rareseeds.com 2 cups unbleached all purpose or baking flour 1 t. cinnamon (optional) 1/2 t. salt 2/3 cup coconut oil (solid state) 2-6 T. ice water Preheat oven to 350 F. Sift together dry ingredients, place in a mixing bowl. You can use a stand mixer or your bare hands for this…… Continue reading Vegan Pie Dough
Alubia Blanca Beans
Oh my! Just cooked up Alubia Blanca beans yesterday. They are small white beans from Rancho Gordo I am proud to say I got from the bean club. I was on the waiting list for almost 2 years btw, before Covid-19. I heard that the waiting list is 11,000. Moma Mia!!! (BUT You can buy…… Continue reading Alubia Blanca Beans
Version of Land Lock Ceviche
The inspiration of land locked ceviche is from a Thug cookbook I proudly own. Found the recipe on the web: https://www.elle.com.au/culture/elle-recipes-landlocked-ceviche-8251 BUT being shelter in place my ingredients are: 2 old slices of lime saved from a Chipotle delivery order 1 orange 3/4 of a Meyer lemon from tree 1 jalapeño pepper diced (used ninja…… Continue reading Version of Land Lock Ceviche
Need To Use Strawberries?
Realized there were at least 4 cups of strawberries ripening to quickly and I didn’t want to bake anything. I love aqua de fresa and seldom find it unless I’m waiting for my order at Pancho Villa (can’t wait to go there after this virus is smashed to hell) on 16th Street in SF. I used…… Continue reading Need To Use Strawberries?
