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Category Archives: one dish dinner

Winter Weeknight Curry

This is one of my most frequent go-to meals. I love squash curry, and once you have dealt with the butternut squash, the rest of the preparation is quick and easy. If you have difficulty peeling and chopping butternut squashes, having a sharp chef’s knife and a good vegetable peeler are crucial. I wash my [...]

Posted 29 January 2012 | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article   one dish dinner   simple dinners   vegetarian | Comments (1) Tagged: , , , ,

Weeknight Dinner: Red Lentil Soup

This was devoured before I could take a photo of the finished soup–on three separate occasions. This one is popular with everyone in my family, from husband down to infant. There aren’t many meals with such mass appeal. It is very flavorful, but not spicy (you could easily spice it up before by not seeding [...]

Posted 18 April 2011 | grains   legumes   one dish dinner   soup   vegetarian | Comments (0)

Smoky Red Enchilada Sauce

Ahh…enchilada sauce! I love enchiladas, but I  almost never make them at home. I was under the misconception that it was a lot of work (soaking dried chilies) and used ingredients not readily available to me. I’m sure this is very true for something uber-traditional, but this version is very tasty, and very fast. You can [...]

Posted 16 February 2011 | comfort food   condiments   one dish dinner   simple dinners   vegetarian | Comments (1) Tagged: , ,

Hungarian Noodles and Cabbage

I wish I had a lovely story about my grandmother stirring up a pot of this when I was feeling sad, but alas, I don’t. This is an incredible comfort dish, it rivals grilled cheese and tomato soup. The egg noodles are soft, silky, salty, and buttery. The cabbage is sweet, nutty, and caramelized. Combined, [...]

Posted 08 January 2011 | comfort food   one dish dinner   pasta   simple dinners   vegetarian | Comments (1) Tagged: , , , ,

Thanksgiving Leftovers: Turkey Curry

The guests are gone, the house is re-assembled, and our bellies and fridge are FULL. As much as I love Thanksgiving, its aftermath leaves me feeling a bit  sluggish. A lot of rich foods, and a lot of energy expended to cook them–I need a nap and a big green smoothie. Last night we all [...]

Posted 28 November 2010 | one dish dinner | Comments (1) Tagged: ,