Not traditional Indian food I’m sure, but just as we have access to vegetables from around the world, so do other countries. And it’s fun to see what they do with them. I overcooked these, having let the oil get to hot for a change. (Usually it seems I start cooking before the oil is…
Vegetarian
Gringo’s Huevos Rancheros from the Pantry
The other night I stopped by a neighbor’s house for some wine and bread and cheese with some neighbors. It was 7:30 by the time I got home and I still wanted some dinner, but didn’t really want to spend a ton of time cooking something. Yet I wanted something warm and something more than…
Rosti Casserole with Baked Eggs
I adapted this recipe for Rosti Casserole with Baked Eggs from Cooking Light to serve the two of us tonight. My sister had given me this cute little white baking dish and it was perfect! No turnips so just skipped that and used a Mexican blend of cheese as we are not overly fond of…
Margherita Pizza
So apparently Queen Margherita of Italy had to visit Naples in 1899 to escape a cholera epidemic in northern Italy. A local chef made this for her, based on the colors of the Italian flag, and she loved it so he named it after her. True or not, the pizza is a fine example of…
Cheesy Quesadillas
I like to pan fry my quesadillas rather than microwave so they get a bit crispy on the outside. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Butter one side of a tortilla and lay it butter side down. Sprinkle grated cheese (Cheddar, Jack, Colby or a Mexican blend) to lightly cover. Spread butter on one side…