Spreads
Cranberry Butter
1 stick softened butter 1 C fresh cranberries 1/2 C walnuts 2 T honey 2 T brown sugar Place in food processor and process until smooth. Serve with bread or crackers. See also: Cranberry Butter […]
Spreads
Breakfast
Banana Jam
3 C chopped bananas 1 C orange juice 1/4 C lime juice 3-1/2 C sugar Mix ingredients in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally, for at […]
Spreads
Mango Preserves
5 mangoes 1/2 C sugar 1 T lemon juice Peel and seed mangoes and mash them. Cook in a saucepan with the sugar until the mangoes have broken down and become jam. Stir in the […]
Dips
Avocado and Banana Guacamole
I haven’t tried this one yet, but it seems like a good way to stretch a single avocado into a larger batch of slightly sweet guacamole. 1 ripe avocado 1 large ripe banana 1/2 medium […]
Ethnic
Muffulata (Olive Relish)
I found this yellowed clipping in an old file with no idea where it came from. There are many spellings of the word, including “muffuletta,” “muffuleta,” and “muffaletta.” We fell in love with muffaletta sandwiches […]
Barry's family
Beet hummus
1/2 lb pound beets, cooked, peeled, and diced 2 T tahini 4-5 T lemon juice 1-3 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 T cumin 1 T lemon zest 1/4 t salt 1-1/2 t sesame oil (optional) […]
Mexican
Simplest pinto beans
This is what I use instead of refried beans for tacos or burritos dinners. It makes enough for two people, as long as there are plenty of tortillas and cheese and other toppings. Soak 1 […]
Dips
Bacon and roasted pepper spread
The next time I make this, I’ll probably add a little milk, sour cream, or yogurt to thin it down. This recipe is definitely a spread, but it would also be tasty as a dip. […]
Desserts
Fresh ricotta cheese
2 quarts whole milk 1 C heavy cream 1/2 t salt 3 T fresh lemon juice Line a large sieve with cheesecloth and place over a large bowl. Bring the milk, cream, and salt to […]
Dips
Toasted pecan and white bean dip
I was out of ingredients to make hummus, but craving something similar. So I invented this and was amazed at the rich, complex flavor. 15-oz can white beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 C pecan halves […]