Whole Celeriac with Barley and Kale in the Slowcooker

I first came across this recipe as “Zombie Brains” in Jaime Oliver’s Save With Jaime.   After looking for online for accounts of people who’d tried it, I found this post on the blog Eat Simply, Live Well. She had the clever idea of turning the idea into a one pot slow-cooked meal in the oven. …

Slow Cooker Three Bean Chili

This recipe is one I made up based on what I had on hand and ideas from several recipes on the internet – I experimented with mole sauce a while ago which uses cocoa powder without sweetness for a savory seasoning, and wanted to try it with a chili.  I used a 6.5 quart slow…

Slow Cooker Beans and Barley

I wanted to make an easy side dish, and this recipe fit what was hanging around in my pantry.  It is based on sever Red Beans and Barley recipes I found online, but I’ve made it less tomato-ey by draining out the canned tomatoes very well. 1 cup uncooked, rinsed pot barley (not pearled) 1…

Boxty – Irish Potato Pancakes

I’ve been getting lots of Irish recipes in my food newsletters, and thought I would try this one – especially because I saw someone do hashbrowns (a similar recipe) in their waffle iron!  I don’t make waffles, but I find lots of weird uses for my waffle maker and George Foreman Grill (both gifts/free to…

Braised Napa Cabbage with Mustard

I came up with this idea to use up some “less-than-happy” napa cabbage that I got half-price – it turned out delicious, and I’m sure would be great with any type of cabbage. Braised Napa Cabbage with Mustard 1 head Napa (or other type) cabbage, chopped into shreds 1 small onion, sliced 6 cloves garlic,…

White Bean, Vegetable, and Potato Mash

I found this recipe in the new Martha Stewart “Meatless” cookbook which has a lot of great recipe ideas.  I changed it a bit, but its essentially the same – a great way to enjoy mashed potatoes that I’ve recommended to family who are cutting back on some types of carbs for health reasons.  And…

Fried Grits with Spinach

I thought I’d try these out to go with our leftover red beans.  My mom brought me back some “Quick Grits” (not the same as instant apparently – better – everyone I’ve read seems horrified by instant grits) from her trip to the States.  I’m sure you can get them somewhere even in Halifax, Nova…

Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

I’ve always wanted to try this out, and today seemed a good day.  I am using up what I have on hand, so some of this could definitely be improved with other supplies! Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice 3 cups dried red beans, soaked overnight 4 small onions, chopped 10 cloves of garlic, chopped…

Slow Roasted Tomatoes or Sad Winter Tomatoes Made Happy

I’m experimenting with how well I can salvage these sad, spongy, pale winter tomatoes we have in the fridge.  I tried this technique on a whole box of lovely orange cherry tomatoes (they were on the edge of going bad or they were luscious enough to eat whole and raw) and they turned out fabulous. …

Ethiopian Cabbage and Potatoes

I’m not sure how authentic this is, I found it on the internet and the writer said her Ethiopian friend brought it to a potluck, so its possible.  It sounded tasty at any rate.  It is going with some meatloaf I had in the freezer. Ethiopian Cabbage and Potatoes 1/2 purple cabage, cored and sliced…