Amy’s Dal
1 ½ c Indian red lentils (masoor dal) ¾ t garam masala ¾ t hing (asafetida) 1 T turmeric 1 t ground coriander 8 c water (may use chicken broth…
Fish Taco Sauce
Combine: 1/4 c yogurt 2 T mayonnaise 1 T lime juice 1 T chopped capers 1/2 t garlic powder 1/4 t cumin 1 t paprika sriracha
Spaghetti Sauce
1 bell pepper, diced 1 onion, diced 1 15 oz can of diced tomatoes 1 30 oz can of pasta sauce 1/4 lb ground turkey 1 Italian sausage, skinned 1…
Corned Beef and Cabbage
1 2-lb corned beef brisket 2 large carrots (optional) 1 large head cabbage Drain the brine off the brisket. Put in about 1 gallon water and bring to a boil…
Chickpeas
1 c dried chickpeas 1 T butter 3 c water 1/8 t garlic powder 1/4 t salt 1 bay leaf Add plenty of water to chickpeas, bring to a boil,…
Thai Curry Chicken (Instant Pot)
1.5 chicken breast (or 1 breast, 1 thigh), sliced 1.5 bell pepper, diced 1/2 onion, diced 2 cans coconut milk 1 4 oz can curry paste Add all to instant…
Texas Caviar
3 c cooked (or cook 1 c) black-eye peas (or substitute 1/2 with red beans) 1 c cooked corn 1/2 onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 c diced…
Best Basmati Rice
2 c white basmati rice 3 1/3 c water 2 T butter 1/2 t salt Rinse rice in cold water until water runs clear. Drain. OPTIONAL: Melt butter in pan…
Stan’s Simple Stir Fry
1/2 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 head broccoli, chopped 1/2 lb chicken, chopped toasted sesame seed oil olive oil 3 T corn starch salt and pepper Add plenty…
Amy’s Easy Mild Posole
5 dried New Mexico chiles, seeds and stems removed 3 ancho chiles (= El Guapo "pasillo" chiles), seeds and stems removed 1 med onion, diced 4-6 cloves garlic, pressed 1-1.5…