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SOUP FOR DOLLARS FOR DELTA ~ Week of January 17th
This last week we made 160 portions of Moroccan Tomato Soup with basmati rice, garbanzos and lentils. It was really good! We're hoping all the people who received it enjoyed it. In the last 4 weeks, we've been able to provide approximately 625 portions of soup (so...
THE COMFORT OF CORN CHOWDER
We make this jeweled chowder a few times a year. In August we buy locally grown, organic corn from farmers in the area ~ usually about 400 ears. My team spends a day or two shucking the ears, we cut the kernels off the cob and freeze them for use over the year. The...
TZUKUNE ~ Japanese Meatball Skewers
Tsukune is a popular appetizer in Japan. When ordered, you can expect to be served grilled minced chicken meatballs however, tsukune actually translates to minced meat, so any ground meat qualifies for this recipe. We've used pork, chicken, beef and combinations of...
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Wishing you and your family a very happy holiday and the absolute best wishes for good health, happiness, peace, and positive change in the New Year. Cheers from Pepper & Salt Kitchen! See you in January.
POTAGE PARMENTIER (Potato Leek Soup) with Herb Pistou
As far as potato soups go, this one is probably one of the best. Inspired by Julia Child's recipe for Potage Parmentier, this is my version using the addition of a few ingredients including herb pistou. Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 T extra virgin olive oil 2 T unsalted...
SHAKSHUKA with Spinach & Feta
This is one of our favorite skillet dishes for breakfast or brunch -- or dinner or lunch! It's a simple traditional dish of Israel that rivals hummus and falafel as one of the most popular meals. The recipe stems from northeast African cultures that made their way...
TUSCAN VEGETABLE WHITE BEAN SOUP with PESTO
This Tuscan soup goes well with almost anything you pair it with, especially good toasted artisan bread and leafy green salad. This is a vegetarian version, but by adding pistou in place of pesto and not adding in the asiago you have a hearty delicious vegan soup....
TAHINI MARBLE COOKIES
As most people know, I do not bake. However, this year I have made an effort to get on board and baked quite a bit. With only two days until Christmas, I was feeling confident about cookie baking so thought about giving these beauties a try. They're so different and...
SPICED QUINOA STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Sometimes buying a butternut can be a little intimidating. They tend to be rather large most of the time, But right now, you can get these smaller butternut ~ perfect for one to two portions. I've seen them in Trader Joe's, Fred Meyer, New Seasons and Sheridan's. We...
MAST-O KHIAR (Persian Cucumber Mint Yogurt Sauce)
This is a simple yogurt dish with Persian inspiration. It's typically used as a condiment or side dish to rices, roasted meats and vegetables. We have used it at home as a sauce, dip, spread or binder on wraps, condiment to our rice dishes and soups. on quinoa...