Cauliflower Curry

I've been making this for many years. It is pretty easy to make. Don't let the list of ingredients throw you. It is a one pot meal and you can take some short cuts. Always important for a person with a disability. Traditionally, I've served this with dal, brown basmati rice and raita. Over the years I've lost my energy for putting together such an elaborate meal and now use plain yogurt and add a drained can of garbanzo beans or lentils to the pot. This recipe is adapted from one in The Vegetarian Epicure Book Two.

Eggplant Pasta

Here's a little pasta dish I like to make frequently when eggplant is in season. I especially like the small eggplants - Italian or Asian ones. They don't require peeling or salting. They are tender and soak up whatever flavors you put with them. This recipe only has 4 main ingredients not counting the oil and seasonings. It comes together in a flash and is so delicious, you'll want to eat your eggplant this way all the time. Hubby, who claims to dislike eggplant, asked for another serving and said he did not miss the tomato sauce.

Spinach and Lime Soup

Here's a nice simple soup made with broth, spinach and lime. Dress it up with chopped egg, bits of chicken, beef or tofu, or other protein, avocado, and cheese to create a light lunch or dinner.  You get the idea.  Or eat it as a first course with tortillas or a crusty bread. The great thing about it is its ease to pull together. And its a great way to use up spinach that's been lingering in your refrigerator a bit too long or all that CSA produce. 

Apricot Jam

It's been awhile since I added a post. There has been lots going on this summer. Mostly health issues with loved ones, graduations and resting up from the first two. Speaking of graduations, my sister and I went north on I5 to my granddaughter's high school graduation. On the way we saw signs for apricots. On the way back we got off the freeway went down a narrow paved road for a few miles, turned on a dirt/gravel road and followed it to a small fruit stand on an apricot orchard. Oh my. Were those apricots gorgeous. And they were so delicious. I had to get enough for jam as apricot jam is one of my all time favorites. As with many of my jam recipes this one is adapted from one by David Lebovitz. 

Summer Produce: Collards, Beets, Rhubarb Salsa and Grilled Potatoes

It has been a while since I posted any recipes. I think spring fever caught me this year. Feeling lazy and wanting to be outside. I've been getting my CSA boxes every other week and have much produce to cook with. Here are four things I've done lately with some of the produce. Collards sauteed with ginger, beets and greens salad, rhubarb salsa and grilled potatoes. All are side dishes and go well with chicken, fish, veggie main and even beef. They come together quickly and leave me with plenty of time to lounge around outside in my garden nook reading a book while hubby operates the grill. Enjoy.