Cooking Method: Sautéing
Lemon Saffron Israeli Couscous
I used to buy this Lemon Saffron Israeli Couscous mix in a box from a supermarket, which is now gone out of business. My daughter Zoe loved it, so I recreated it. Israeli couscous is different from the North African version, which has a more fine-grained, fluffy texture. Israeli couscous has larger, pearl-like balls that cook up with a chewy texture that is similar to pasta.
By - Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Japanese Sesame Green Beans
This classic Japanese Sesame Green Beans is sautéd in canola and sesame oil and splashed with soy sauce and sesame seeds.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Bulgur Pilaf with Almonds
One of my favorite grains is bulgur wheat, which has a light, nutty flavor. Bulgur is sometimes confused with cracked wheat, which is crushed wheat grain that has not been parboiled. Bulgur is cleaned, parboiled, dried, ground into particles and sifted into distinct sizes. Bulgur is more nutritious than rice and couscous, because it contains more fiber, more vitamins and minerals, and has a better glycemic index than white rice or couscous.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Stuart Brioza’s Mushrooms in Pickle-Brine Butter
Don't toss your pickle brine out! It can be used like vinegar in many dishes! The pickle brine adds a burst of acid to the delicious, buttery mushrooms.
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Couscous with Asparagus & Mandarin Oranges
My aunt Marjorie gave me this recipe for Couscous with Asparagus & Mandarin Oranges years ago. I used Israeli couscous Harvest Blend from Trader Joe's. It's a great recipe for Spring.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Those Potatoes
My mother-in-law used to make “Those Potatoes”. I have no idea where she got the recipe from. They are very crispy and delicious. It works best if you cook them in a cast iron skillet.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Dublin Coddle
Dublin Coddle is an Irish dish which is often made to use up leftovers. It usually consists of layers of roughly sliced pork sausages, bacon, sliced potatoes and onions.
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 3 hrs
- Yields: 6 Servings
Green Bean and Barley Chicken Casserole
This Green Bean and Barley Chicken Casserole is a recipe from Country Living. It seems that most Southern recipes have a crunchy topping. This one is particularly delicious because it uses cheese crackers.
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Caramelized Banana Clafoutis
Caramelized Banana Clafoutis is a very easy and delicious dessert. Clafoutis is a baked French dessert of fruit arranged and covered with a thick flan-like batter.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Toasted Barley, Green Bean, and Shiitake Salad with Tofu
Toasted Barley, Green Bean, and Shiitake Salad with Tofu is a delicious salad, though I will admit a bit time consuming. Pressing all the liquid out of the tofu, then marinating and roasting it, makes this dish so flavorful.
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
