Chafing Dish (or Crockpot) Chili
Winter parties call for a huge pot of chili with all the trimmings! 2 large onions, chopped 2 green peppers, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 3 tablespoons mild chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or bottled hot...
Castaway Stew
2 onions, chopped 2 cups bouillon 3 sweet potatoes, cut in 1/2" dice 1 small head cabbage, cored and shredded 2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot 1-2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and minced, or bottled hot pepper sauce, to taste 1 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes,...
Cajun Lentils & Zucchini
1 large, sweet onion such as Vidalia, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 2 cups bouillon 1 cup lentils 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, undrained 2 teaspoons cajun spice blend (see note) 4 small, firm zucchini, sliced Cooked barley or other whole grains of your...
Butternut Squash-Fruit Casserole
1 butternut squash, about 2 pounds 1 large onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 4 cups bouillon 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon nutmeg pinch cayenne, or to taste 2 tart apples, cored and cut in 1/2" chunks 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1...
Bright Yellow Dal
Dal is a thick puree of spiced lentils or split peas that can be yellow, orange, green or brown depending on the legume you choose. Serve it with cooked whole grains and a green salad, or combine it with other Indian-inspired dishes for a multi-course ethnic feast.
Black Beans from Scratch
1 pound dried black beans 2 onions, chopped 1 bay leaf 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 28-oz. can plum tomatoes, cut in pieces 4 t. bouillon granules 2 t. tabasco sauce, or to taste 2 t. cumin 2 T. chili powder 2 carrots, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 orange, quartered...
Basque Beans
2 onions, chopped 6 cloves garlic, chopped 3 stalks celery, sliced 1/4" wide 2 teaspoons oregano 2 teaspoons fennel seeds 2 cups bouillon 1 cup red wine (optional) 2 cups baby carrots 4 medium potatoes, cut in 1/2" chunks 1 cup Italian plum tomatoes, broken up 2...
Any Vegetable Curry
2 onions, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 cup bouillon 1 tablespoon curry powder pinch cayenne, to taste 6-8 cups vegetables (choose at least two and as many as you like, such as cauliflower, broccoli, green beans, sweet potatoes, carrots, peas, zucchini, yellow...
Algerian Vegetable Casserole
3 cups bouillon 2 onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 red potatoes, diced 1 small sweet potato, diced 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, cut in pieces 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/4 teaspoon harissa, or bottled hot sauce, to taste 2 small...
Gout
If you have recurrent pain and swelling behind your big toe or in your ear, you may have gout. Gout occurs when uric acid crystals precipitate out from your joint fluid to cause pain, swelling and heat.