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I snacked on two of these slices. I now have snacks for a few days. Way better to grab a slice or two of these instead of chips. These turn out soft on the inside with a slight crunch on the outside. We keep nutritional yeast in our cupboards to sprinkle on popcorn. In this recipe, it provides a nutty flavor to the coating. They bake up quickly so stay near the kitchen and use a timer. I set two timers: The one built into our kitchen stove and the timer in my cell phone. Ingredients Firm Tofu,...
A no fuss recipe to cook kale. It's softened just enough. I used curly kale and left in the rib of each leaf, cutting just the stem at the bottom. I freeze the raw stems to later make vegetable broth. Flavors and seasoning added after the kale is cooked. The lemon adds tartness. A great way to get leafy greens into your diet, during any season. Ingredients Curly kale, two bunches Water, one cup Vegetable bouillon, 1 tbsp Lemon, ½ fresh squeezed juice Salt, to taste Preparation I used a...
Panko is a type of breadcrumb. It is consistent in texture and crisps up real nice when coating chicken to roast. I use bone-in chicken thighs. Panko can be used to coat fish and pork chops. I buy a fresh package each year. The technique I use in this recipe was to sprinkle directly onto one side of a chicken thigh and sprinkle the seasonings on top of the panko. Turn the chicken over and repeat. I left the skin on the chicken thigh to keep the meat moist. Ingredients Chicken thighs, 1 to 2 per...
These huckleberries were picked by our family who live in Eastern Washington. They made a light sugar syrup and water bath canned them. To be used later in pies. We were fortunate to be gifted two quarts recently from family visiting. I taste tested them for sweetness. The Instant ClearJel I bought online from King Arthur. It is a thickener for pies. You mix it into the sugar before adding it to your fruit pie filling. Ingredients Home canned huckleberries, one quart Sugar, 2 tbsp Instant...
The sour and tart taste of fresh cranberries, in this recipe, is softened by adding brown sugar. It also depends on how many crushed cranberries you put in each spoonful. Served with a side of rice, the rice absorbs the flavor. The kale of choice was dinosaur kale and the selection were smaller top leaves. Leeks and kale are bitter. Adding cranberries to the dish livened everything up. Aqiimuk's Kitchen is coming up on our 11-year anniversary. It's my pleasure to offer new recipe ideas each...
There was a time I would gag cooking and eating parsnips. I avoided them for years and years. They grow locally here in Skagit Valley and my preference is fresh local organic produce. I used more olive oil than normal. They simply soaked up the oil and three tablespoons were used. The smoky paprika added a bit of flavor as well as dried sage from our garden. Maple syrup to add a bit of sweetness. I collect different salts and it's a gift I always appreciate. Ingredients Parsnips, 3 Olive oil, 3...
This soup bean is awesome. I have cooked with it twice. It is so flavorful and makes a dark broth. Soaking beans is optional. I rinsed and soaked the beans in plain water for three hours. This package of beans was gifted to us by a local friend, Giuliani. I chose to cook on the stove in a big soup pot, one that has a lid. These are basic, simple ingredients. My signature dishes will have basic, simple ingredients. Ingredients Vaquero beans, 16 oz Water, 1 liter Olive oil, 2 tbsp Red onion, one...
These are cooked in the Instant Pot. A wholesome side dish. A pound of rye berries was included in a recent CSA box from Boldly Grown Farms. You can cook these on the stove top; it just takes longer. Once cooked, they remind me of super sized, chewy brown rice. Ingredients Rye berries, 1 cup Olive oil, 1 tbsp Water, 4 cups Salt, to taste Preparation Use the sauté mode of the Instant Pot. Add the olive oil and rye berries. Stir occasionally. The rye berries will begin to pop. Cancel sauté m...
There are many ways to enjoy this recipe. Try it on warm toast or a toasted bagel. This recipe makes enough to gift to that special someone who admires and enjoys your cooking. I chose to use fresh cranberries that I keep in the freezer. I took out just enough for this recipe and let them sit at room temperature, alongside the butter. If you want more sweetness, you can always add it directly, after you have buttered your toast. Ingredients • Butter, unsalted, 1 cup softened • Cranberries, &fr...
You may not find the smaller Brussel sprouts at the local grocer. You may find them in a CSA box. These were from Boldly Grown Farms winter CSA box. I prepared them for a family meal when my sister, Mary Jane Kellar, was recently visiting from Arkansas. We all enjoyed them as tiny morsels of goodness. Ingredients Baby Brussel sprouts, 1 pound Miniature bell pepper, 1 sliced Balsamic vinaigrette dressing, 3 tbsp Parchment paper, to fit a baking sheet Preparation Rinse and cut each end of the...
I ventured out to our garden today, packing my scissors out in a grocery bag. I told Chili, our 5-year-old miniature Australian Shepherd that we were going out to the garden. As the day was rainy, I put on my waterproof boots. The pickings were slim but I saw plenty of life. I pulled one green onion and left about five. I cut several stems of English thyme. I cut one short stem of chocolate mint and the tops of several sage plants. Once back inside, I cleaned the onion and put the herbs in a...
Or maybe this recipe might more accurately be called butter and brown sugar brownies. It has a lot of butter and brown sugar. That combination creates a chewy soft brownie. This brownie keeps well on the kitchen counter. It begins soft and chewy, then slowly dries out and becomes crunchy. I prefer a semi-sweet chocolate but you could substitute dark chocolate. Ingredients Semi-sweet baking chocolate, 2 oz Butter, ½ cup, plus ½ tsp Dark brown sugar, 1 cup packed Eggs, 2 Ground...
Yes, it's possible to stretch your food budget and meal planning to include salmon in several dishes. This recipe creates enough hash for one serving, for one person. It also allows you to use up those potatoes leftover from a recent meal. That is another budget-stretching feature of this recipe. When preparing to add salmon to a recipe, it must be carefully separated, with your fingers, to look for and remove bones. Have you ever gotten a fish bone stuck in your throat? Ack! It's awful. I...
My holiday baking stretched out a bit during this season. I baked this recipe on New Year's Eve. Some prep occurred several days prior. I made three cups of Earl grey tea and simmered the candied fruit for two hours. I also set out ½ cup of butter to soften it at room temperature. Everything in this recipe was stirred by hand. Ingredients Fruit cake mix, 12 ounces Earl grey tea, 3 teabags Water, 1 quart Flour, 2 cups Baking powder, 2 tsp Butter, ½ cup Eggs, 2 Sugar, 1 cup Vanilla,...
The necessities of life, at times, requires you to adjust your diet. This is a low fat recipe. Just a bit of olive oil is used. The shiitake mushrooms came in a 5-ounce container and were different sizes of slices. I wanted a variety of mushroom sizes to increase the depth of flavor. The smaller pieces cook to a different flavor than the bigger slices. Fresh shallot slices and fresh garlic cloves bring out the flavor of the mushrooms. The egg whites used were from a carton. Ingredients Shiitake...
I like baking those cookie recipes from days gone by. Particularly if the ingredients are easy to come by and the recipe is simple to make. This is a no-bake recipe. I bought chow mein noodles a month or so ago, on a whim. I saw the price had not increased from previous years. It's good to have them on hand, just in case. Yes, just in case I decided to whip up a Chinese meal. They are the hard, crunchy noodle. In this instance, they were perfect to create a sweet treat to gift to friends at...
This is a rich dense bread and takes a good long while to bake. Persimmons are remarkably easy to work with. The skin remains firm as you scoop out the pulp. Tasty, too, when ripe. I prepared the bread pan by my tried and true method. I use shortening and apply with my fingers, covering the corners well. Ingredients Persimmons, 4 ripe Butter, ¾ cup, room temperature Sugar, 1 and ½ cups Eggs, 2 Vanilla, 2 tsp Flour, 2 cups Salt, ½ tsp Baking soda, ½ tsp Baking powder,...
Spaghetti is one of our favorite home cooked meals. When we travel, it's the meal I cook first, upon returning home. I also make lots. Lots of sauce. It's one of those recipes I have not written up. Documenting each time I added garlic granules and Italian season are additions I can not accurately record. I am too busy, stirring and adding another ingredient. I simplified my usual standard recipe to create this simple yet tasty one. This recipe creates one large serving. Ingredients Olive oil,...
The strong flavor of fresh squeezed lemon juice goes quite well with the slightly caramelized Brussel sprouts. The maple syrup takes the edge off the tart lemon juice. The choice of mustard is yours. I have a German brand made with honey. When Brussel sprouts are in season, you should eat them often. They are packed with vitamin C. And goodness knows, we all need extra vitamin C during this season of the flu, RSV and Covid. Ingredients Brussel sprouts, 6 per serving Olive oil, 1 to 2 tsp Lemon,...
Some of my fondest holiday cooking involves fresh cranberries. Each season I cook up a slightly different version. I prefer their tart flavor to savor in every bite to especially compliment dressing or stuffing. It's also a make ahead recipe you can bring cold to a family meal. Ingredients Cranberries, 2 cups fresh Sugar, 1 cup Cranberry juice, 1 cup Allspice, ground, ½ tsp Preparation In a medium saucepan, add all the ingredients. There are also choices of which cranberry juice to use....
Dressing is my favorite side dish with a Thanksgiving turkey dinner. This recipe works perfectly as a casserole. Serve with turkey gravy over. This recipe can be adapted to be gluten free with your choice of bread. You may substitute a heart-healthy alternative to butter. The tart flavor comes from the apple and golden raisins. The savory flavor came from the onion and bread. Ingredients Bread, cubed, 6 cups Raisins, 1 cup Water, 2 cups Butter, ¾ cup melted Onion, 1 cup chopped Garlic...
This is a quick and easy recipe. Makes enough for you to share. The cake mixes are interchangeable in this recipe. I used a devil's food cake mix. I imagine a lemon box mix would be lovely. You mix the ingredients by hand. It gets quite gooey. The Cool Whip was thawed at room temperature. When shopping these days, you purchase what is available and buy a few extra. The supply chain emptiness lingers on. Ingredients Cake box mix, chocolate Cool Whip, 8 ounces Egg, 1 Powdered sugar, 1 cup...
Windy fall weather brings on the desire for warm homemade soups. My health dictates a low-fat diet and my husband, Kevin, assisted in preparing the ingredients with some guidance from me. Over a month ago, I purchased a 25-pound bag of dried pinto beans from Costco. Rather than opening it, Kevin drove to town and purchased a 16-bean soup mix. The photo is my taste test size serving. Less than ¼ cup with a dollop of low-fat sour cream. This recipe is also prepared not to be spicy. Yet...
Toasting oats is a great way to warm your house on a chilly fall day. It fills your home with a nutty fragrance. It has just a bit of a crunch. It's a perfect topper for your yogurt snack. Toasted oats are also good in many home-prepared goods: Your no-bake cookies, granola bars and granola are just a few suggestions. Ingredients Old fashioned oats, 1 1/2 cups Parchment paper (optional) Preparation Cut and or fold parchment paper to cover the bottom of a rimmed baking sheet. Pour in the oats....
It appears to be a year of abundance for apples of many varieties. This recipe uses a large slow cooker and a food mill. The apples cook down in the slow cooker. This is a convenience but must be timed to your schedule. The food mill removes the skin and seeds. One year I made this and the food mill was grinding up the seeds. Most food mills come with different blades. So I adjusted the blade size. If you leave the skins on, the applesauce becomes dark. We love applesauce, served cold, as a...
