Archive for the 'main courses' Category

Curried Lentils With Sweet Potatoes and Swiss Chard

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tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
medium onion
garlic cloves
1-inch piece fresh ginger root
teaspoons garam masala
teaspoons curry powder
jalapeño pepper
cups vegetable broth
pounds orange-fleshed sweet potatoes
cups dried lentils
bay leaf
pound Swiss chard
teaspoon kosher salt
teaspoon ground black pepper
cup chopped fresh cilantro
Finely grated zest of 1 lime
Juice of 1/2 lime
cup finely chopped tamari almonds (optional)
cup chopped scallions

Source Smitten Kitchen (link)

Mom’s Perfect Pork Chops Recipe

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pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick
teaspoon olive oil
Salt
teaspoons of dry rub or paprika, salt and pepper

Dry Rub
cup cumin seeds
tablespoons whole black peppercorns
tablespoon coriander seeds
tablespoons sugar
teaspoons sea salt

Source Simply Recipes (link)

Chickpea Potato Curry

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cups vegetable broth
15-ounce cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
14-1/2-ounce can fire-roasted canned tomatoes with chiles
baby (new) Yukon Gold potatoes
medium onion
tablespoon unsalted butter
teaspoons minced ginger
teaspoons salt
teaspoon ground cumin
teaspoon ground coriander
teaspoon cayenne pepper
Jasmine rice

Source Simply Recipes (link)

Meat Loaf with Brown-Sugar Ketchup Glaze

 
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Glaze
cup ketchup or chili sauce
cup brown sugar
teaspoons cider or distilled white vinegar

Meat Loaf
teaspoons vegetable oil
medium onion (about 1 cup)
medium garlic cloves
large eggs
teaspoon dried thyme
teaspoon salt
teaspoon ground black pepper
teaspoons Dijon mustard
teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
teaspoon hot pepper sauce
cup whole milk or plain yogurt
pounds meat loaf mix (50% ground chuck, 25% ground pork,
25% ground veal)
cup crushed saltine crackers or quick oats or 1-1/3 cups
fresh bread crumbs
cup minced fresh parsley leaves
ounces (8 slices) bacon, or more as needed (amount will vary
depending on loaf shape)

Source The New Best Recipe, page 450-452