Chickpea and rosemary baked frittata

Chickpea and rosemary baked frittata

4 eggs
large handful freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 can chickpeas (400g / 14oz), drained
2 sprigs rosemary, leaves picked

Preheat oven to 200C (400F) and place a baking tray on the middle shelf.
Grease pan with olive oil.
Whisk together lightly eggs and parmsean. Season.
Place chickpeas in the pan. Pour over the egg mixture & scatter over the rosemary. Season.
Place on the preheated tray and bake until golden and puffy and the centre feels firm and springy, about 15 minutes. 

Recipe here from Stone Soup

Spicy coconut noodles

Spicy coconut noodles

noodles (penne or fettuccine)
coconut milk
tomato paste
chili powder
green onions 
basil
shredded coconut

Recipe here

Bean and barley soup

Bean and barley soup

need 2.5 hours-ish for this one!

Can butter beans (250 g dried?)
Barley
1 - 2 parsnips
2 - 3 carrots
Large onion
Parsley
500/ potatoes - diced
2.25 litres chicken stock
Serve with cheesy bread


Recipe in Feast PG 252

Penne alla vodka

Penne alla vodka

Onion
Large can chopped tomatoes
Double cream
500g penne
Vodka
Serve with side salad with pinenuts, ricotta, basil and red wine vinegar dressing


Recipe in Feast PG 133 - cut recipe in half

Sweet potato and provolone burgers

Sweet potato and provolone burgers

1lb sweet potatoes cut into chunks
6 oz / 175 g broccoli
Garlic
Red onion
Provolone cheese - grated
Buns
Serve with side salad or fries

Recipe in The Burger Book

Butternut squash with cornmeal burgers

Butternut squash with cornmeal burgers 

225 g / 8oz butternut squash in chunks
Instant cornmeal
Grated carrot or celeriac
Green onion
Pecans
Mixed herbs fresh 2tbsp
Buns, tomatoes
Serve with side salad or fries

Recipe in The Burger Book PG 71

Pasta with garlicky greens

Pasta with garlicky greens

1lb pasta (tubey style)
1 lb brocoli rabe (rapini), or brocoli or kale or Swiss Chard
1/2 c olive oil
5 cloves Garlic minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Salt

Boil pasta - 5 mins before end add greens.  Drain and put in bowl. Heat olive oil with garlic, pepper flakes and salt over med heat. Stir frequently for 3 to 4 mins, til lightly golden. Pour over pasta, toss. Serve with grated parmesan.

Recipe adapted from one found here 

Veggie rice gratin

Veggie rice gratin

1 c uncooked white rice - cook normally in rice cooker
Pile of roasted veggies (for 2 layers worth)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 med onion halved and thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves minced
2 large eggs lightly beaten
1 tbsp frsh thyme chopped
1/2 c parmesan
Pan for baking
Preheat to 450
Heat oil and cook onions, garlic and 1/4 tsp salt. Cover and reduce to low cooking until limp and tender - about 15 to 20 mins, stirring occasionally. Combine onion mixture, rice, eggs, thyme, and half of parmesan, and 1/2 tbsp off oil, and fresh pepper. Oil a 2 quart baking dish. Spread 1/2 of rice mixture, then 1/2 veggies, other 1/2 rice then other 1/2 veggies. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and cook about 20 mins. 

Recipe adapted from the one found here 

Baked cinnamon french toast

Baked cinnamon french toast

1/2 tbsp cinnamon
1/4 c sugar
Bread - 8 slices
Butter
1 1/2 c milk
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
Preheat to 375
Butter bread
Place in buttered dish
Wisk ingredients together and pour over the toast - rest for 15 mins
Sprinkle extra sugar and cinnamon on top
Bake for 30 until no liquid seeps out when nudged

Mushroom bourguignon

Mushroom bourguignon

2 lbs mushrooms (some regular, some portabello)
1 c pearl onions
1/2 carrot
Small yellow onion
Dried thyme
Garlic
Red wine
Tomato paste
Beef stock
Egg noodles
Sour cream


Recipe in Smitten PG 151

Spaghetti squash and black bean tacos

Spaghetti squash and black bean tacos

1 spaghetti squash
Lime
Chili powder, cumin, ground coriander
Corn tortillas
Black beans - 1 can
Feta cheese
Parsley


Recipe in Smitten PG 143

Shrimp with beans and scallions

Shrimp with beans and scallions

1 1/2 lb shrimp
Garlic rib sauce
Garlic
2 cans cannellini beans - white kidney beans
Green onions
Coconut milk and rice


Recipe in Rocco PG 187

Honey glazed salmon

Honey glazed salmon

Salmon
Cinnamon
Honey
Sliced Carrots
Curly endive
Serve with rice or quinoa


Recipe in Rocco PG 166

Black and tan salmon

Black and tan salmon

Salmon fillets
14 oz black bean soup
Lime
Sweet mango chutney
Green onions
Serve with rice or quinoa


Recipe in Roccos PG 165

Perogies

Perogies

Perogies
Onion
Cubabsa
Sour cream

Gnocchi with toasted garlic walnuts and greens

Gnocchi with toasted garlic walnuts and greens

2 17.5 oz package fresh potato gnocchi
Garlic
Walnut halves
3 c bitter greens (kale?)

Recipe in Rocco PG 135

Rice noodles with spicy peanut sauce

Rice noodles with spicy peanut sauce


1 lb wide rice noodles
Peppers and onions - sliced (10 oz)
11.5 oz jar peanut sauce
Fresh basil
Salted peanuts
Shrimp

Recipe in Rocco PG 134

Hot chicken and brie sandwich

Hot chicken and brie sandwich

Sourdough bread
Brie cheese
Deli roasted Chicken - for 1
Pecan halves

Recipe in Rocco PG 94

Cajun jambalaya

Cajun jambalaya

Veggie ground round
Cajun veggie sausage
2 c chopped onions
1 c chopped celery
1 c chopped red pepper
Garlic
Chicken stock
Rice - cook rice in chicken stock
Paprika
Cayenne
1/2 lb fresh shrimp
Green onions

Recipe in Cook This PG 140 - recipe modified

Linguini with goat cheese

Linguini with goat cheese

Linguini
Olive oil
Garlic
Sun dried tomatoes - 12
Parsley
Goat cheese
Pine nuts

Recipe in Cook This PG 24

Soup Side Ideas

Soup side ideas

Herbed goat cheese baguette
Focaccia, olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Cheesy bread
Cheese and crackers
Salad
Biscuits

Creamy herbed potato soup

Creamy herbed potato soup

1 1/2 c onions
1 1/2 c celery
3 c cubed red potatoes
Fresh dill
Milk
Cream cheese


Recipe in Moosewood PG 122

Ecuadorian quinoa and vegetable soup

Ecuadorian quinoa and vegetable soup

2 onions
1c diced potatoes
2 peppers - red and green
Coriander, cumin, oregano
3 c vegetable stock
1 1/2 c chopped tomatoes
1 zucchini
1 lemon


Recipe in Moosewood PG 75

Spiced Mexican squash stew

Spiced Mexican squash stew

2 onions
Garlic
1 butternut squash (diced)
Small jalapeño
Cinnamon and cumin
15 oz canned tomatoes
Red and green pepper
Can corn (500g)

Recipe in Moosewood PG 54

Mushroom noodle goulash

Mushroom noodle goulash 


Onion
Garlic
Paprika
1 chopped carrot
1 red pepper
Soy sauce
12 oz mushrooms
1 portabella mushroom
28oz crushed tomatoes
Fresh dill
Fine egg noodles

Recipe in Moosewood PG 46 - adapted

Flemish farm soup

Flemish farm soup

3 onions
Garlic
1 c thinly sliced carrots
1c thinly sliced potatoes
6 c vegetable stock
Fresh parsley
Fresh dill
Caraway seeds
French bread
4 slices gouda or edam cheese

Recipe in Moosewood PG 36

Fish in a bag

Fish in a bag

Spinach leaves (not baby)
White fish - cod, haddock)
Cherry tomatoes
Garlic
Lemon
Serve with side - maybe couscous cooked with onion and lemon juice

Recipe in Very Simple Food PG 63

Lasagna style baked ziti

Lasagna style baked ziti

Ziti (like penne)
Onion
Veggie ground round
Garlic
Oregano
Pasta sauce (24 oz)
15 oz ricotta
Spinach (1 bag - cook down first)
Mozza 1 cup shredded
Baking dish for toaster oven

Recipe in Real Simple PG 119

Macaroni and cheese

Macaroni and cheese


Elbow macaroni
Butter
Milk
Sharp cheddar (grated)
Bread crumbs


Recipe in Real Simple PG 111

Tuna in a tomato

Tuna in a tomato

2 large tomatoes
2 cans tuna
Capers
Flat leaf parsley
Lemon
Olive oil
Side salad or cheesy toast

Recipe in Real Simple PG 93

Lemon angel hair pasta

Lemon angel hair pasta

2 Lemons
Angel hair pasta
Chicken stock
Parmesan cheese
Butter
Parsley
Optional: add shrimp

Tomato soup and tomato sandwhiches

Tomato soup with parmesan cheese and toasted peanut butter tomato sandwiches

Sloppy joes

Sloppy joes

Onion
Garlic
Red pepper
Veggie ground round
Tomato paste
Hamburger buns
Cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Side salad


Recipe in Real Simple

Grilled shrimp tacos

Grilled shrimp tacos

1/2 c sour cream
Cumin
Garlic
Butter
Shrimp
4 limes
Corn tortillas
Lettuce
Salsa
Side salad


Recipe in Real Simple

Salsa quesadillas

Salsa quesadillas

Flour tortillas
Mozzarella or montery jack cheese
14 to 16 oz jar salsa
Basil
Black beans
Side salad


Recipe in Real Simple

Cheddar french toast

Cheddar french toast

2 eggs
1 1/2 c milk
Cheddar cheese
Thick bread (Italian not baguette or sandwich)
Butter
2 tomatoes
Olive oil
(serve with an apple chutney)

Recipe in Real Simple

Corn and goat cheese omelet

Corn and goat cheese omelet

6 eggs
Can corn
Butter
1/2 cup goat cheese
Chives
Serve with sausages 

Recipe in Real Simple Book

Potato pancakes

Potato pancakes

Sweet or regular potatoes
Green onion
1 egg
Swiss cheese
Butter
Olive oil
Sour cream
Side salad

Recipe in Fast Fresh and Delicious

One pot veggie chili

One pot veggie chili

Veggie ground round
Tomatoes
Zucchini
Corn
Salsa
Beans
Chili powder
Cheese to top

Quick lasagna

Quick lasagna


Lasagna noodles
Jar pasta sauce
Cheese
Cottage cheese
Parmesan cheese
Pan
350 for 35 mins

Double mushroom pasta

Double mushroom pasta

Mushrooms (1lb and a half)
Garlic
Onion
Oregano
Bow tie pasta
Parmesan cheese
1/2 c Heavy cream (my addition)

Recipe in Fast Fresh and Delicious

Tuna burgers

Tuna burgers

2 cans chunk tuna
Bread crumbs
Roasted red peppers
Use Cajun seasoning
Celery
Buns
Tomatoes
Serve with yam fries or salad

Recipe here

Butternut squash with maple cream sauce

Butternut squash with maple cream sauce

Butternut squash
Butter shallot
2 c light cream
Maple syrup
Boil sauce down before adding raviolis


Recipe here

Fish with tropical sauce and coconut rice

Fish with tropical sauce and coconut rice


White fish - 1 big piece
salsa - 1/2 jar medium newmans
8 oz crushed pineapple
Broil (line with foil and grease) 12 ish mins - cook on top rack
rice cooked in coconut milk
Add side salad