January 2009

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil, add 1 large onion, minced (optional) When translucent, add 1 lb greens (chard, kale, collards) heavy stems removed, washed and chopped. Sauté until tender, but still bright green. Blend in: ¼ to ½ cup chopped, pitted olives. Any pungent olive will do ¼ cup currants salt [...]

Use your choice of pre-made flatbread or crust, or make your own. Easy Crust: You can also make this into rounds and stuff with goat cheese and other fillings and bake as calzones. Dissolve: ½ packet 1 ½ Tablespoons active dry yeast in 1 cup warm water (warm, not hot to your wrist, 95 to [...]

Quiches and other baked items. Quiche basics Crust combine 1 cup flour ¼ teaspoon salt, using pastry blender or food processor cut in ½ stick butter. When mixture resembles coarse meal, add 2 Tablespoons ice water to form dough. Roll out on lightly floured surface until edges come out an inch or two from an [...]

Mexican ideas. Fill enchiladas, burritos or tacos with any of the following combinations. (quantities will fill about 12 enchiladas or tacos, 6 burritos) any soft goat cheese, cut in chunks, or crumbled, will do. Filling 1 1 can artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped 1 small can chopped roasted green chilies, drained 1 10 [...]

This slow-cooked Italian rice dish makes a hearty main meal. It does require attention, but the creamy result is well worth it. Arborio Rice can be found at most specialty food stores, co ops (in the bulk section) or even large, well stocked supermarkets. Don’t substitute. Arborio rice absorbs more water than regular rice. A [...]