A Christmas favorite. Cut each squash in half; remove seeds and fibers. Arrange the halves, cut side up in a large shallow baking pan. In a small bowl, blend together the syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and butter. Spoon about 2 Tbsp of the mixture into the hollow of each squash. Top with a piece […]

Wash the lentils in a large sieve or colander set under cold running water until the draining water runs clear. In a heavy 4 to 5 qt pot, bring the stock to a boil over high heat. Add the lentils, onion, tomato and garlic, reduce the heat to low, and simmer partially covered for 45 […]

In a medium saucepan place the soaked chickpeas and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat and vigorously cook the chickpeas for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the chickpeas for 1« hours, or until they are tender (add more water if necessary). Drain the water […]

Trim the root ends from the leeks, leaving the bases intact. Trim the tops of the leeks to a uniform length. If you are using very young leeks, the green tops are nice and tender and only 1 inch need be trimmed. The upper greens of mature leeks tend to be tough and stringy, and […]

-LIQUID MIXTURE- 1/2 ts Dulse flakes 1/4 ts Garlic powder 1/2 c Water BREAD CRUMB MIXTURE 2 c Fresh breadcrumbs 4 ts Dulse flakes 1/2 ts Garlic powder 1 1/2 c Safflower oil 4 oz Oyster mushrooms, rinsed Combine the ingredients for the three mixtures separately & set aside. Line a baking sheet with absorbent […]

In a 3-qt saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the cabbage,onion,and garlic and cook, stirring until the cabbage is softened. Stir in the red pepper, curry powder and thyme. Stir in the tomatoes, breaking them up with the back of the spoon. Add the broth and peanut butter and stir until completely smooth. […]

Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a skillet. Add garlic, onion, and red pepper, and saute. In a second pot, put remaining oil and saute zucchini, carrots, and celery. Add ingredients from the first pot. Add tomatoes, spices, beer, and parsley. Cook for 30 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally. Add beans, dill, and lemon juice. Cook […]

Mix sugar, vinegar, celery seed, mustard seed and salt in a large boiler and bring to a boil. Add pears, onions, and peppers which have been ground together; simmer for 35 minutes. Put in sterilized jars and seal.

Place rice, cloves, black peppers, turmeric, salt, cardamom, and water in a 2-qt. pan. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer about 20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Remove cloves and black peppers (or be prepared to warn your guests to […]

Riskrem is the Norwegian Christmas dessert. So very delicious it is worth waiting a year for. Cook rice and salt in milk in double boiler until rice is soft and mixture is thick, about 1.5 hours. Add sugar and almond extract. Chill. Add the chopped almonds and 1 whole one. Stir in whipped cream. Serve […]