Entries from March 2008

March 30, 2008

Channa Curry (Nizar’s)

I am just going to cut and paste this recipe exactly as it was given to me by my friend…it is simply, wonderfully delicious!   My notes are in blue. It’s necessary to read through the entire recipe before beginning to make it.
Ingredients list.

2 cups split Channa Dahl [Split tiny chick peas [...]

March 30, 2008

Chinese Style Ground Beef and Peas

As I’ve mentioned, I do not like ground beef, but I actually don’t mind this for dinner occasionally! My kids like it a lot.

1 pound (454 grams) lean or extra lean ground beef
2 Tablespoons dark soy sauce
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons non-GMO vegetable oil
1 medium onion, minced
10 ounces frozen green [...]

March 12, 2008

Coconut Rice Pudding

I am the only one in my family who enjoys rice pudding, so I halve this recipe when I make it. I don’t always use “light” coconut milk, either!

3 cups light coconut milk
3/4 cup skim milk
1/2 parboiled long-grain rice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon excellent vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Combine the coconut [...]

March 12, 2008

Dhal with Spiced Tomatoes and Potatoes

1 medium baking potato, peeled and cut into 1/2″ cubes
1/4 cup red lentils, picked over, rinsed, and drained
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 onion, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 pound plum tomatoes, chopped (or equivalent canned)
1 (15 1/2 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon peeled, minced fresh [...]

March 7, 2008

Yorkshire Pudding

Can’t have roast beef without it. Actually we’ve been known to make it to have with roast chicken, too!  Don’t forget the gravy…
Have all ingredients at room temperature.
Stir into a bowl:
7/8 cup all purpose flour (that’s 3/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons)
1/2 teaspoon salt
Make a well in the centre, into which pour:
1/2 [...]

March 3, 2008

Nanaimo Bars for Abbas

Grease a 9-inch square cake pan. These squares have three layers, each completed in a separate step.
1. In a saucepan combine:

½ cup butter
¼ cup granulated white sugar
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and slightly thickened.
Stir in:

1 + 2/3 cups (finely crushed) graham wafer [...]