Category: General Recipes

Pepcorn (BDG’s wok popcorn)

This is the pepcorn recipe from Brian David Gilbert, from the video here I’ve doubled it here because I have a big wok. This is the pepcorn recipe from Brian David Gilbert, from the video linked. I've doubled it because I have a big wok.

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Twice Baked Potatoes

Next time you are baking a batch of potatoes, throw in a few extra to have on hand in the fridge for tasty meals like this one. Photo by Vegan Feast Catering

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Ratatouille

This was always an easy recipe that everybody liked. Serve over pasta or rice; use any leftovers for sandwiches. Like the rest of us that improve with age, this mixture gets better after a couple of days.

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Roasted Vidalia Onions

To add more flavors to vegetables, roast them in your oven. Roasting vegetables-carrots, garlic, onions, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, for example-concentrates their flavors and brings out their natural sweetness. Photo by NatalieMaynor

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Rice and Lentil Pilaf

This rice is delicious together with Tandoori-Dijon Chicken (also in this book). This recipe is from a Weight Watchers book; we find their portions to be in the smallish side, so we have doubled the amounts for all ingredients. However, you will have to try and see; you might have a lot of leftovers. Photo …

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Miso Glazed Asparagus

We discover this recipe after both of you left home, but we have served it when you have been back visiting. Very delicious! Photo by marioanima

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Mediterranean Pasta

We love the crunch of the uncooked tomatoes in this dish. Great for a hot, summer day, when fresh tomatoes are readily available. Photo by Bernal Saborio G. (berkuspic)

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Fresh Corn and Black Bean Salsa

Especially good with the tequila chicken. However, Tía Cecilia upgraded it with a chopped ripe avocado, and it turned out delicious as a dip with corn chips.  Photo by Gudlyf

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Curried Basmati Rice

Considered luxury food in India and Pakistan, where it was originally cultivated, this aromatic rice was named basmati, which means “queen of fragrance.” It is delightful mixed with curry. Note: Not all curry powders are created equal. Experiment with various “heats,” from mild to superhot.

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Black Beans and Rice

After we moved to Florida in 1991, this dish became one of our family’s comfort foods. Another one of Victoria’s favorites. This gives real meaning to “coming home”. Photo by SaucyGlo

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