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My only New Year’s resolution this year was to learn to make frybread. Swinomish offered two classes and I signed up for the afternoon class. In Swinomish and among many tribes, you hit elder status at age 55. Besides myself, there were a few other elders in the class. Taught by Samish elder, Rosie James and assisted by her two daughters, Ginger and April James, both Swinomish. Oh my! I am delighted to say I successfully made frybread. Previous attempts over the years resulted in hardened f...
This is an incredible recipe. When cooking eggplant, it is best salted to remove some of the bitter flavor. The meatloaf is just vegetables, spices and ground beef – no fillers. I had only one eggplant and used the excess meat loaf to create two torpedo shaped small loafs and baked them on either side. Ingredients Ground beef, 1 pound Eggplant, 1 Green bell pepper, ¾, chopped Onion, ½ small, chopped Paprika, ¼ tsp Salt & pepper, to taste Water, to fill a large bowl...
About 40 years ago, I baked this bread on a regular basis. I am bringing it to Aqiimuk’s Kitchen in recognition of St. Patrick’s Day. My first loaf in 40 years looks a bit rustic but it rose beautifully. This week also marks the 10 year anniversary of Aqiimuk’s Kitchen. I wish to thank all the readers who mention how they enjoy this column and those who try the recipes. Yes, plans are in the works for a cookbook. Ingredients Flour, 4 cups, all purpose Sugar, 4 tbsp Baking soda, 1 and &frac...
A nourishing and filling meal. Any variety of lentil will do. I used red lentils. Their color cooked out, but the flavor did not. The rainbow carrot, being bright red, kept it’s color. A single bay leaf permeated its flavor throughout. This recipe has what I call the basics: onion, carrot, celery and garlic. This recipe takes some time, as the lentils soak in water for two hours. If you take the time to follow all the steps, you will be delighted at such a simple flavorful soup. You can s...
My mother’s expression was to “doctor up” a dish to make something plain, a bit more tasty. She often did that with a dab of real butter. For this recipe, I used one can of French style green beans, low sodium. By themselves, a rather bland side dish to a dinner meal. I jazzed them up a bit with a few ingredients I had on hand. I generally keep a full pantry, but during these times of a Covid pandemic, I added several varieties of food to have on hand. Buying by the case became a neces...
Love eating the colors of the rainbow. Love combining fruit with vegetables for a tasty dish. I leave a bit of crunch in many of the vegetables I cook. This is a simple recipe that includes any variety of apple. The apple is the flavor that rings true in this recipe. The cider vinegar gives just a bit of punch to the sweetness of the brown sugar. Ingredients Apples , 2 peeled & chopped Red cabbage, ¼ large Red onion, ½ chopped Cider vinegar, 2 tbsp Brown sugar, ¼ cup Olive...
A warm bread to snack on these chilly sunny days of late winter. The transition between winter and spring. Foggy mornings. Frosty mornings. Blue skies. This recipe is made in the bread machine. The bread flour choice is the espresso bread flour by the local Cairnspring Mills. This recipes makes 1.5 lb. loaf. I used an extra virgin olive oil. Normally I would use a canola or vegetable oil. But, I was fresh out, having shared my last bottle of canola oil with my sister-in-law, Karen Joe. Ingredien...
Ingredients Chicken drumsticks, 1 to 2 per serving Garlic powder or granules, 2 teaspoons Black pepper, 1 teaspoon Paprika, ½ teaspoon Dried parsley, ½ teaspoon Butter, 1 tablespoon Potato, 2 medium Carrot, 1 medium Korean radish, two thick slices Aluminum foil to create two packets Preparation Prepare the chicken drumsticks by sprinkling with garlic powder or granules and black pepper. Coat thoroughly. Make one packet from aluminum foil for the chicken and wrap tightly. Peel and...
This recipe was a taste test of Purple Brussel Sprouts. We received one stalk through the CSA of Boldly Grown Farms. This recipe was also a new venture of cooking recipes in a basket-type Air Fryer. I bought the Air Fryer on Black Friday. I keep it handy directly on a kitchen counter, to use morning or evening. Ingredients Purple Brussel Sprouts, 12, cut in half or thirds Water, 2 cups warm Olive oil, 2 teaspoons Kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon Black pepper, ¼ teaspoon Air Fryer parchment...
Chocolates are one of my biggest cravings. This frosting recipe is sweetly chocolatey. It can be made with canned evaporated milk, heavy cream or any dairy milk. I use a powdered baking cocoa for this recipe. You want a consistency so it spreads fairly easy. The baked goods must be entirely cool or at room temperature before you spread on the frosting. Ingredients Powdered sugar, 1 cup Powdered baking cocoa, 2 heaping tablespoons Milk, 3 tablespoons Preparation In a medium bowl, measure out...
When I cook up a batch of homemade spaghetti, there’s always enough for another day. I make a casserole to freeze for that day. I enjoy doing this, by adding a bit of olive oil, butter, garlic granules and Italian seasoning to the pasta. This is an optional step, but most definitely add olive oil and garlic granules. Adding cheese just before baking is also optional. Ingredients Cooked spaghetti pasta, 2 to 3 cups Spaghetti sauce, 2 cups Olive oil, 1 tablespoon Garlic granules, 1 teaspoon Italia...
This is a throw together recipe using fresh fruit on hand plus utilizing that extra pre-made, refrigerated pie crust. Take care not to add too much cinnamon or brown sugar. That allows you to taste the richness of the fruit. The only butter used was in the crumble topping. I used a 7 inch springform pan which I originally purchased to use in my 6 quart Instant Pot. I recommend placing the springform pan, in the oven, on top of a baking sheet to catch fruit drips, for the cranberries, when...
Our son-in-law hails from Oregon. His dad, Bob Logue and his wife Anne, generously send us a box of pears at Christmas from the McCarthy Family Farm. Clearly marked as fragile, the postmistress, Heidi, remarked, “pears!” For this recipe, I chose the Columbia red D’Anjourpears, grown in Hood River, Oregon. When I travel, I buy honey. For this recipe I chose a honey I purchased on Lopez Island. The pecans I roasted. The crumbled blue cheese I ordered online from the Misfits Market. I have order...
This beef brisket cooked on top of the wood stoverecipe takes the slow food movement to a level of understanding both the meat source and the meat preparation. We buy the majority of our meat from sustainable farmers. Growing up in Alaska, where my dad was a moose hunter, we knew the habitat of the moose. In school, we studied what the moose ate and, better yet, listened to our dad and friends describe where the moose would be found, based on the wild vegetation and water movement in the tundra...
This recipe begins on the stovetop, browning the meat with onion and seasonings. When browned, the rest of the ingredients are added. The three hours of total roast time allowed Kevin and me to attend the La Connerjunior varsity basketball game where our grandson, Finnegan, is a team player. After the game, we arrived home to a home cooked hot meal. Ingredients Beef stew, 1 lb Onion, ½ medium Potatoes, 3 medium Canned tomatoes, 15 ounces Water Pepper, to taste Garlic granules, ½...
Unbeatable if you love eggnog. A few simple ingredients and you have a quick dessert. I used whole nutmeg with a spice grater to add the finishing touch. For the families who love pies, it Is fun to have a variety available for the holiday meal. Ingredients - Graham cracker crust, pre-made - Eggnog, - 1 ¾ cups - Vanilla pudding mix, - 3.4 ounce boxCool Whip - 1 cup - Nutmeg, a few sprinkles Preparation Pre-bake the graham cracker crust, 375 degrees for 6 minutes. Cool thoroughly. In a...
There are a variety of ways to make coconut macaroons. You can use just two ingredients: sweetened, flaked coconut and sweetened condensed milk. Or, add a bit of flour and make them larger in size. At any rate, they will be tasty. During the holidays, when I see a tray of homemade cookies, my first choice is the coconut macaroon! Simply use the standard size containers for the first two ingredients: one package of coconut and one can of milk. Use about 2/3 of the chocolate package. The...
It’s that time of year that I begin baking for the holidays. I bake for us and bake to share. I had planned to bake pumpkin bread for the last two weeks, but being rather busy, at least I baked so I could share a loaf with our neighbors, Brian and Nina Cladoosby. That way, they can offer a slice to their family and friends. This particular day of baking, my busy schedule got ahead of me. I took the bread out after one hour of baking. The toothpick test revealed it was not done. You push a t...
A thick layer of pesto permeates the flavor of the halibut. We are fortunate to have generous friends. The halibut and pesto were gifts. One from a fisherman, the other, from a cook. I doubt they even know each other. Ann Maroney I met through my association with the Skagit County Historical Museum. We share a passion for cooking and baking. We share recipes and home-created foods. The fisherman, Pete Wedin, fishes in Alaska and makes his home in La Conner. He pickles fish and we often gift...
This is a recipe for the Instant Pot. It can be adapted for stove top or for the slow cooker. I used fresh organic cranberries. Fresh cranberries are available at the grocery stores this time of year. I used an unsweetened apple juice I bought at Costco. This recipe has no added sugar, honey or spices. It is refreshingly tart warm or refrigerateto cool. Ingredients Cranberries, 1 cup, fresh Apple juice, 4 quarts, unsweetened Preparation Rinse the cranberries. Place in the inner lining of the...
It’s that time of year when people get busy or just want to watch football, or both. When we get a rotisserie chicken, this is the second meal I prepare. This uses one chicken breast of a rotisserie chicken. I sauté the chopped onion, but not too long, so they are slightly crunchy. I spice up the meat in different ways and mild RoTel works. I have used a medium salsa as well. Ingredients The breast of a rotisserie chicken Cooking oil, 1 tablespoon Flour tortillas, 6 Ro*Tel,mild, 10 o...
Roast these with red potatoes on the side. Use a nice tangy strong cheese. You could roast a little longer if you like your bacon on the done side. With the potatoes, this became part of our meal rather than a dessert. Select firm pears. Ingredients Bosc Pears, 3, peeled and cut in half Gouda cheese, 6 small slices Thick bacon, 3 slices, cut in half Red potatoes, two Dried parsley, ¼ teaspoon Cooking oil, 1 teaspoon Preparation Lightly oil the baking dish. Carefully core the pear halves....
The apple I used was so huge that my husband called this an apple pie. I used the final harvest of rhubarb from our garden. Clear Jel is a product I considered buying for more than a year. my longtime friend Roxanne Wilbur recommended it. It is refined corn starch. I have used corn starch and flour as thickeners in my pies for years. I bought the Clear Jel from Amazon. It is a bit more expensive than a container of corn starch. Rhubarb is quite tart, so I take care to coat each piece with white...
Cod is on our table several times a year. I order wild Alaskan cod through our Butcher Box subscription. There are six pieces per package. Each serving size is individually sealed and I take out two for a meal. We also keep a wide variety of fresh organic fruits for snacks and cooking, selecting each fruit for freshness, ideally. That’s not possible in this time of COVID-19. I order lemons to keep on hand. My daughter and I will often share a bag of lemons. When baking cod, squeeze fresh l...
Do you stockpile squash? I do. I visit farm stands and buy different varieties to enjoy into the winter months. I was recently at La Conner Gardens and selected two small Kabocha squash for $1. The curry in this recipe will warm you up. I order Madras curry powder online from an organic food source called Misfits Market. The tomato, from our garden, adds moisture to a rice dish. Ingredients Small Kabocha squash, 2 Madras Curry Powder, 2 teaspoons Onion, ¼ chopped Small tomato, 1, chopped...
