‘Food’ Archives
Food Obsession: YOU”'RE HAVING WHAT FOR LUNCH?
by Jane Thomson Beside startling names, what these two recipes have in common is that they can help use up odds and ends of uninteresting foods, and do it simply. EGGS IN PURGATORY - Adapted from “Dash”, the food advertising glossy supplement found monthly in the Pioneer Press and S”'Trib. For four eggs: 1 to 2 cups of marinara sauce (or ketchup, or chili sauce , or cocktail sauce, or steak sauce, or any savory red condiment; or even spaghetti sauce) ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 4 eggs or 1 cup egg substitute 1 to 2 cups of Parmesan cheese black pepper Simmer sauce with red pepper flakes in skillet. Crack eggs, or pour egg substitute into sauce. Cook until set as desired. Top with Parmesan and black pepper. Am I alone in thinking that some of the prettiest strawberries often taste “blah”? SAUTEED STRAWBERRIES WITH CINNAMON AND FRESH LIME - From the Pioneer Press 2 tablespoons of brown sugar 1 tablespoon of butter (I used [...]
CCC: “Snack Attack” a Cuisine Commentary by Courtney Ecuadorian “Countryman”'s” platter delights at Guayaquil
By Courtney Algeo Although I tend to eat a lot of Mexican and Mexican-inspired foodstuffs, I recently realized that I”'ve never intentionally sought out other types of Latin American delicacies. Rather than sitting around all day trying to figure out why this is, I immediately decided to remedy this issue, and at the suggestion of a friend, dined at Guayaquil at Lake St. and Bloomington Ave. A simple Ecuadorian restaurant of modest decoration and awesome (I suspect) weekend karaoke offerings after 9 p.m., Guayaquil is almost hidden by all of the hubbub and bright colored buildings in the Phillips area of Lake Street. Despite its ability to blend in, I wouldn”'t recommend overlooking this lovely gastronomical gem. Having never sat down to an Ecuadorian feast, I wasn”'t sure what to order. Sure, Guayaquil had plenty of safe, same-old offerings like fried rice and fajitas, but I wanted something adventurous ”“ though not so adventurous as the items which [...]
Food Obsession: B.S.T.P.
by Jane Thomson Bring Something To Pass ”“ a potluck. The first recipe is from my daughter Rose. Some years ago, when she was a teenager, I was out of the kitchen for long periods of time, and not hanging over her telling what to do. She made some cookies that won a prize at the Sherburne County Fair (we lived in Elk River at the time). Of course, I have kidded her endlessly about the time she made pancakes on a warming tray and wondered why they were taking so long to get done. This recipe is from her fairly recently, in her adult years. These days I have more to learn from Rose than to teach her. CURRIED TUNA SALAD - about 8 or 10 potluck side-dish servings 2 cans tuna packed in water 1 red bell pepper ¾ of a purple onion 1 apple 2 stalks celery 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons of curry powder 1 teaspoon of salt 1 tsp. black pepper 1 teaspoon honey or sugar ½ teaspoon dried dill ¼ cup mayonnaise ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon vinegar, [...]
