Recipes With a Twist
side dish
Roasted Mushrooms, Peppers, et AL.
Nov 26th
Here is another favorite of mine. I made it as a side for my Thanksgiving dinner today. A light flavorful recipe with with vegetables of contrasting texture. Pairs well with heavy dishes such as Mashed Potatoes,Mac and Cheese, etc.
1 lb Mushrooms 2-3 Sweet peppers 1 lb bag of frozen vegetables – carrots,cauliflower,broccoli,peas 1/4 cup olive oil 3-4 tbs garlic spread/seasoning sprinkle of oregano salt to taste
Preheat oven too 400 F.
Wash all the vegetables thoroughly.Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Thinly coat a large casserole with cooking oil/butter/cooking spray. Spread the vegetables evenly. Roast for 40 minutes, checking and tossing the More >
Lemony Steamed Corn
Nov 26th
Lemony Steamed Corn Don’t we all want corn in our Thanksgiving dinner menu! I made a side of lemony steamed corn that is healthy, light and great on taste buds. You need: 1 pack of frozen corn, no need to thaw 1 tbsp butter 2 tsp garlic spread/seasoning or Italian seasoning 1 tbsp lemon juice salt and pepper to taste Steam the corn for 20 minutes (I use my rice cooker’s steaming feature). In a serving bowl, add corn, butter, seasoning, lemon juice and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
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Nov 24th
Spanish Rice
This is something I cook almost every week. We love Mexican food and Spanish Rice is great in salad bowls, burritos, quesadillas, or as a side with beans, meats and soups. If nothing else, my son likes them with yogurt as well.
1.5 cups rice3 cups chicken broth/water2-3 cloves garlic, minced1 small onion, sliced1 small tomato, diced1/2 cup black/pinto beans2-3 tsp Taco seasoning (or blend of cumin powder,garlic powder,paprika)1 tbsp canola oil/butter1/4 cup salsa of your choicehandful of soy chunks (soaked in warm water for few minutes)
Heat oil/butter in a wide pan. Add garlic and onions. Saute until onions are More >
Potato and Corn Chowder
Nov 23rd
Potato and Corn Chowder
3 medium diced potatoes1 cup corn (I used creamed corn)2 cups chicken broth/water3/4 c. water1 cup milk1/2 cup cream (optional)1/2 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese2 cloves chopped garlic1 tbsp butter1/2 cup pasta sauce (I used Prego Mushroom Sauce last time I made it)
In India we use pressure cooker a lot. It is convenient and fast and the cookers are heavy bottomed so you can continue simmering without any problem.
In a pressure cooker melt butter until heated. Add chopped garlic and saute for few seconds. Add the Pasta sauce (alternately you can saute 1/2 chopped onion until golden brown and More >
Butternut Squash Mac n Cheese
Nov 21st
Butternut Squash Mac n Cheese
1 cup steamed potatoes and butternut squash1 cup milk1/c cup chicken broth/water1/2 cup grated Cheddar Cheese1 cup cooked elbow macaroni1 tbsp butter 1/2 tbsp all purpose flourgarlic salt/garlic powder/garlic spread seasoning to tastesalt to taste (if not using garlic salt)
Add steamed veggies, milk to a blender and puree.Add some water if the puree is very thick.
In a sauce pan, melt the butter. Add garlic (seasoning/powder).Add flour and stir briskly. Add the puree andbroth and bring to Boil. Simmer for few minutes and add cheese. Once the sauce is smooth,cheese is melted add pasta and cook for couple More >
Black Bean Soup
Nov 21st
1 cup canned black beans with liquid (or boiled black beans)1 cup chicken broth/water (or more according to desired consistency)1 tbsp butter1 tsp taco seasoning2 cloves crushed garlic/ 2 tsp garlic powder1/4 cup tomato sauce/crushed tomatoes
Melt butter in a sauce pan. Add crushed garlic and saute for few seconds(if using). Add tomato sauce and cook for few minutes. If using crushed tomatoes, let the tomatoes get tender. Add taco seasoning and garlic powder. Add beans and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add broth/water and bring the soup to boil. Cover and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Let More >
