I had decided to make an African peanut and sweet potato soup to go with my Asian coleslaw and ham steak. When I told her how I had planned to spice the ham to meld these divergent dishes, her response was a very definite, “No!” She suggested that I make the soup, Hawaiian and make Hawaiian pork to go with it. A quick adjustment of the spicing and the addition of coconut milk met with her satisfaction.
Karl’s Hawaiian Sweet Potato Soup
Filed under Potatoes, Side Dishes, Soups, Starches, Vegan, Vegetarian
Normally, with ham, I would want to serve North Carolina coleslaw, but Jan is not overly fond of this. She finds the harsh Western vinegar too sour. She prefers the more gently sweet and sour flavors of Asian coleslaw made with rice wine vinegar.
Karl’s Colorful Asian Coleslaw
Filed under Salads, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
A few weeks ago Jan created this custard. I thought it would go well as a dessert for my ham dinner tonight. As usual I have to add a few twists.
Karl’s Hawaiian Custard with Marmalade
Filed under Desserts & Treats, Treats, Vegetarian
Hushpuppies are a Southern fried cornbread. Many recipes call for self-rising flour (both corn and wheat). These are not always available, but they are easy to make.
Karl’s Hushpuppies
Filed under bread, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian
I am having fish tacos and I wanted some guacamole to go with it. This is so simple it is barely a recipe. I know that some people really “doctor up” guacamole, but I think that a good ripe avocado just needs a bit of lime juice to prevent it from turning brown.
Karl’s Quick Guacamole
Filed under Side Dishes, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
I did not want all of my dishes to be the same, so I decided to leave the Sichuan pepper out of this one. When I am home alone, I will frequently make a lunch of some sautéed vegetables with a tablespoon of Chinese chili garlic sauce stirred in. I decide to carry that idea a step further in these roasted vegetables.
Karl’s Chinese Chili Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Filed under Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Every Christmas for more than the last decade I have made marmalade as a giveaway. I would make 40-60 twelve ounce jars at a time. It always takes several days to process and cook all of that jam.
Karl’s Ultimate Micro Orange Marmalade with Meyer Lemon
Filed under Treats, Vegan, Vegetarian
I want to make Charlie B’s tomorrow. This is a leftover breakfast, but to make it you kind of have to have the leftovers. I already had the potatoes, but I needed the sausage. That meant bratwurst for dinner tonight.
Karl’s Rotkohl II
Filed under California Fusion, German, Other Vegetables, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
1 Lime
2 tsp. Fresh chives, chopped fine
1 tsp. Fresh or dried dill
Pinch Salt
4-5 Tbs. Mayonnaise
3-4 Artichokes
½ Lemon
1. Mix first 5 ingredients well and refrigerate until serving.
2. Trim and halve artichokes. Rub cut surfaces with the lemon to prevent them from turning brown. Steam the artichokes, until a knife slides into the thickest part of the cap easily, 15 – 20 minutes.
3. Serve with sauce on the side.
Filed under Other Vegetables, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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