My neighbors know that I make jam. As a result, they occasionally show up on my door step with boxes of fruit. They buy more then they eat and then give it to me before it goes bad. Yesterday it was apricots.
Karl’s Apricot Quick Jam
Jan’s Stalwart Brownies for Charlie the Barbarian
Adapted from Obsidian Stout Brownies
Backstory: Charles Worstell, who recently passed away, loved to hold court in his local cafe. When I knew him in the 1970’s it was at the Cafe Midi. More recently it was at the Revue in the Tower District in Fresno. He would frequently bring brownies, since he loved to drink beer and eat brownies. This recipe was adapted to honor him.
Jan’s Stalwart Brownies
for Charlie the Barbarian
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Filed under Desserts & Treats, Treats
Karl’s Sloppy Jodhs
To add to the dietary restrictions for this week, Myr was just put on a “soft food diet.” This week’s recipes must be: low(er) fat, low carb, and soft foods. She suggested something like Sloppy Joes.
Karl’s Sloppy Jodhs
Filed under Main Dishes, Poultry
Karl’s Kalmi Saag Paneer
I went to the Indian market looking for fresh methi leaves, but was told they didn’t have any because it was summer. I had picked up something called “green leaf,” which I was told was very good. Although it looked familiar I didn’t recognize it. I am always one to try something I have not tried before.
Karl’s Kalmi Saag Paneer
Note: I am still not sure that this is water spinach. If anyone out there knows by what other name the Indians call “green leaf” I would appreciate knowing.
Filed under Side Dishes, Vegetables
Karl’s Vegetarian Lasagna
Adapted from a Cook’s Illustrated recipe
A friend of ours had a reoccurrence of her cancer, an all too familiar event in our lives. She is so sick that it is hard for her to cook, so I am making one of my mitzvah lasagnas. When a person is on chemo they tend not to be concerned with eating. I unfortunately know this from personal experience. This dish is designed to tempt you into eating at least a bite or two to keep body and soul together.
Karl’s Vegetarian Lasagna
Filed under Main Dishes, Vegetarian MD
Karl’s Weekday Miso Noodle Soup
I felt like soup today and Eilene always complains that when I make miso soup there is never enough for seconds (or thirds). Today I decided that I would make enough even for her.
Karl’s Weekday Miso Noodle Soup
Filed under Main Dishes, Seafood, Soups
Karl’s Tofu, Garlic Stem and Lettuce Stem Stir-fry with Pan-Fried Noodles
Yesterday was Daddy’s Day, so I made beef and beans. Today I am paying the price by making a vegetarian meal for Jan and Eilene. After work, Jan usually goes to the gym to work out and de-stress. Depending on which gym she goes to, the session she is attending, and the traffic she can come home anywhere from 6:45 to 7:15. With a stir-fry you can do all of the prep work and then put the dinner on hold, but ready to go, for easily an hour. A quick 10 minutes of stir-frying and a hot fresh dinner is on the table.
Karl’s Tofu, Garlic Stem, and Lettuce Stem Stir-fry
with Pan Fried Noodles
Filed under Main Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian MD
Karl’s Barbequed Tri-tip
Tri-tip was on sale at Safeway this week and I decided I wanted it for Daddy’s Day. While my favorite barbequed meat is lamb, a good tri-tip comes in a close second. That is, of course, the rub. A good tri-tip has a red-ish brown crust on the outside and is juicy and tender on the inside. However, what you usually end up with is a blackened, scorched crust and mostly tough, dry meat.
Karl’s Barbequed Tri-tip
Filed under Beef, Main Dishes
Karl’s Santa Maria-Style Beans
Not being able to get heirloom Santa Maria pinquito beans for this Sunday I have had to substitute little pink beans. What make beans “Santa Maria beans” (besides the unique beans) is in using two kinds of pork and chili sauce in the mix. Some recipes call for using a bottled chili sauce and others make it themselves and then add it to the pot.
Karl’s Santa Maria-Style Beans
Filed under Side Dishes, Starches
Karl’s Roasted Artichokes Stuffed with Spinach and Mushrooms
It’s Daddy’s Day this Sunday, so I have decided on beef and beans. Chris, however, is still on his ketogenic diet so he will not want to eat much of the beans. I need a filling vegetable dish to ensure that he gets enough to eat. I saw some nice globe artichokes at Trader Joe’s and I thought I might want to stuff and roast them.
Karl’s Roasted Artichokes Stuffed with Spinach and Mushrooms
Filed under Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetables
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