Cauliflower/Potato Curry: Wednesday, September 25, 2024

According to Priya Krishna, the author of the splendid cookbook, “Indian (-ish)”, there is no such thing as curry. 


Curry, as we know it, is a collision of many cultures. Portugal, Japan, Britain and India all played a part in this culinary invention. In the Western world, the word “curry” is a catch-all word describing a certain kind of spicy sauce.



What a terrific flavor burst is in store tonight! This sassy “curry” sauce is a mixture of savory, citrus and spicy. Cauliflower, potato, celery, Onion, and peas provide the interesting mix of textures and flavors.

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African Chicken with Roasted Root Vegetables: Monday, September 23, 2024

Tonight we’ll revisit the vivid flavors of African Chicken and Root Vegetables. I use plant-based Chick’n for this meal. Feel free to substitued chicken if you have meat eaters to cook for.

The African spice mix, with its combination of toasted cumin, coriander, caraway and garlic provides a bold flavor package to anchor this meal. A yogurt/mint sauce cools the spicy meat while the root vegetables are draped in a citrus marinara sauce. (You should have leftover marinara sauce in the fridge.) I think you’ll like the flavor combinations.

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Umbrian Bean Soup: Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024

I first tasted this wonderful soup in the ancient walled city of Spello, Italy. It was a sunny day in early October as my wife and I were exploring the streets of this picturesque old town.

As the bells tolled the lunch break, we noticed a little trattoria with a sign in the window: 
“Zuppa Di Fagioli Della Casa” (House Bean Soup) We ducked in and tried it. It was fabulous, and was served with fresh homemade bread! Every time I make this soup I revisit that beautiful fall afternoon!

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It’s Saturday, September 21. Fall weather is coming on and we tumble into October this week.

It’s Saturday, September 21st.

We all love cooler evenings of fall as we finish celebrating the harvest!

Menus and shopping lists for September 22 – 27 and September 29 – October 4

Another great week of dining awaits. It’s time to make some plans and go grocery shopping.

An important cooking note: Rinse and soak 2 C. of dried Cranberry or Pinto beans overnight tonight.

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Pasta with Halibut: Friday, September 20, 2024

Enjoy a fantastical pasta with flavorful fresh fish from the fridge. This is an excellent meal for a relaxing Friday feast.

Tonight you’ll use leftovers to create a classic Italian-style pasta with fish. It’s easy to assemble when you have cooked fish. If you don’t have cooked halibut leftovers, place 6 oz. of halibut in the oven in an oiled baking dish, drizzle with lemon juice and bake 15 minutes as you begin preparing the meal.

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