Notes & Info

Cuban Flan

Caramel 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup water Cook sugar and water together until golden brown. Using a 9″ mould, warm it and then pour the caramel in and swirl it around to coat the mould. Note: This is fun to make in individual moulds also … I get 5 individual dishes of flan from this […]

Carrot Ginger Soup

2 tbsp. butter 2 onions, peeled and chopped 8 cups vegetable broth 2 2/3 lbs. carrots, peeled and sliced 2 tbsp. grated fresh ginger 2 cups Half & Half salt and white pepper Heat butter in a large saucepan. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until onions are limp. Add broth, carrots, and ginger. Cover […]

Martha’s Chili

1 cup dry beans, cooked (black or kidney) 1 large onion 1 green pepper (or red) 1 or 2 ribs celery 1 clove garlic, optional 2 tbsp oil, or vegetable oil spray 2 cups chopped tomatoes 8 oz. tomato sauce 1 tsp oregano 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp powdered cumin 1/2 tsp salt Chop […]

Tomato Zucchini Tart

This quiche is great for parties because it can be served either warm from the oven, or at room temperature. 9 oz. puff pastry sheet, thawed (I like Trader Joe’s brand) 6 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh oregano leaves […]

Rosemary-Chickpea Dip

2 tsp. olive oil 1 cup chopped green onions 2 15.5 oz cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained, or the equivalent of dried, cooked beans 1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary 1/2 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup vegetable broth Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add […]