Black Bean Gazpacho
2 16-ounce cans black beans, undrained 1 bouillon cube, crushed and dissolved in a little hot water 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon oregano pinch cayenne, or to taste Blend all ingredients in a blender and chill. Salsa Topping: 1/4 cup...
Authentic Maryland Crab Soup
2 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 green pepper, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 6 cups bouillon 2 29-ounce cans tomato sauce 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh pinch of cayenne, or crumbled dried hot red peppers, to taste 2 potatoes,...
Artichoke-Chick Pea Soup
2 onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 6 cups bouillon 1 teaspoon ground coriander pinch cayenne, or to taste 2 cups tomato sauce 2 16-ounce cans artichoke hearts or bottoms, cut in bite-size pieces 1 16-ounce can chick peas 1/2 cup chopped flat parsley Freshly...
Wild Rice with Dried Cherries or Cranberries
Here's a simple, festive side dish that's a favorite in our house. 4 cups cooked wild rice 1/2 cup dried cherries, dried cranberries or other dried fruit of your choice Mix the dried fruit into the wild rice while it's still hot, or heat them together in the...
Stewed Root Veggies with Cranberries
1 large onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, sliced 2 parsnips, sliced 2 cups peeled, diced celery root 1 large or 2 small sweet potatoes, cut in 1/2" chunks (peel if the skin is tough) 4 cups bouillon 1 tablespoon mild curry powder 1 cup vanilla...
Spanish Rice
2 cups cooked brown rice or barley 1 cup tomato sauce 1 bunch green onions, chopped (white part) 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon oregano pinch cayenne, to taste 1 cup frozen peas 1/4 cup sliced stuffed olives (optional) Chopped cilantro...
Ratatouille with Baby Potatoes
Easy, healthful recipe for Ratatouille with baby potatoes
Quinoa-Mushroom Pilaf
1 12-ounce box quinoa 5 cups bouillon or water 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 onions, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 3 8-ounce boxes sliced mushrooms 1 teaspoon oregano 2 teaspoons mild chili powder 1/2 cup chopped pecans, slivered almonds or other nuts of your...
New World Ratatouille
1 onion, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup bouillon 1 eggplant, cubed 6 large vine-ripened tomatoes, peeled and seeded OR 1 can (28 oz.) plum tomatoes, chopped 2 t. mild chili powder, or to taste pinch cayenne, or to taste 4 zucchini,...
Mediterranean Clams and Beans
1 large onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 cup bouillon 1 cup white wine (optional; substitute more bouillon if you wish) 2 cups canned tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes 1 teaspoon oregano 1 clove garlic, minced, or 1 teaspoon garlic paste pinch cayenne or...