Exodus Burger
Impossible burger on whole wheat bread Topped with fried onions, spinach, and spicy peanut sauce Gifted to us at Burning Man 2022 in the Exodus line
Miranda’s Philippine Noodles
Soak rice vermicelli (“bihon”) noodles in warm water for 8 minutes. Drain well. Stir-fry the noodles in a wok with the following ingredients:
Green beans in walnut brown butter with pomegranate
1-1/2 lbs green beans, lightly steamed and drained 1 stick of salted butter 1 C chopped walnuts (also works with slivered almonds or pistachios) Seeds from about a half a pomegranate Melt the butter over…
Teen-Approved Pizza
This was our 2023 New Year’s Eve dinner. Each person got to create their own pizza crust and assemble their perfect pizza — the most noteworthy was Linnea’s perfectly handmade cheese-stuffed crust. We were all…
Yuca con Mojo a la Meps
Created for a lovely 2023 Cuban Christmas dinner. Cut the yuca into cylinders, about 3 inches long, and peel the brown waxy skin from each one with a paring knife. Then dice it into 1/2-inch…
Cranberry Custard Pie
My new Thanksgiving favorite is bright raspberry in color, with the texture and tartness of Key Lime Pie. In a saucepan, cook the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and orange rind over medium heat for about…
Agurkesalat, or Danish Pickled Cucumbers
Salt the sliced cucumbers and let them sit for about 15 minutes. Pour off all the liquid from the cucumbers. In a small bowl, mix the water, vinegar, sugar, and pepper. Add the onions if…
Skipper Labskovs
This is inspired by a pressure cooker recipe from one of my favorite writers, Lorna Sass. We’ve modified it to make it more like the Danish traditional beef and potato dish that Stig grew up…
Black lentils under caramelized veggies and yogurt sauce
The beans 1 C black lentils1-1/2 C water or stock1/2 t saltYour choice of spices or flavorings (garlic never hurts)Green vegetables (see below for suggestions) Pressure cook lentils for 10 minutes with a 10-minute natural…
Meps’ Vegan Brunswick Stew
Anyone who has read Strangers Have the Best Candy knows the secret ingredient to a great Brunswick Stew. If you haven’t got the book, you can read the fun story here on the Foodie Gazette.…