Sardines and leftover potatoes combine to make something delicious in this pantry-friendly recipe. The last time we grocery shopped it was mid-June. We get a box of misc produce delivered each week (since mid-April) but we’ve been doing the majority of our grocery shopping in person. My goal is always […]
repurposing leftovers
Cod & Potato Gratin
My interpretation of the classic Newfoundland dish featured in Come From Away.
Kale-Wild Rice Soup with Chicken Meatballs and Lots of Baby Leeks
My weekly goal during the pandemic: use up all the ingredients from my produce delivery. It’s still spring and was 35° this morning so that means a lot of kale, onions of all sorts, and turnips.
Split Pea Soup with Ham and Root Vegetables
Is there anything more comforting to come home to than a bowl of soup?
Chicken, Olive and Hard-boiled Egg Empanadas
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 onion, chopped 1 shallot, chopped 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground chipotle 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 bay leaf 1 lb ground chicken 2 teaspoons tomato paste 1/2 cup halved pimento-stuffed olives 3 hard-boiled eggs, […]
Dandelion & Dill Chicken Salad
Ingredients: 2 cups cubed (cooked) chicken breast 3/4 (loose) cup dandelion greens, coarsely chopped 1 stalk celery, diced 1/4 cup chopped red onion 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 3 tablespoons minced fresh dill 1 1/2 teaspoon dill pickle relish 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: In a medium […]
Borscht with Pot Roast and Cabbage
Ingredients: 1 lb leftover pot roast, chopped (or other cooked stew/roasted beef) 1 carrot, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 1 onion, diced 2 cups (loosely) coarsely chopped cabbage 2-3 cups cut up roasted beets 2 bay leaves 1/2 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon black caraway (aka nigella, charnushka, kalonji) or try caraway […]
Steelhead Trout Salad with Horseradish and Arugula
Ingredients: 1/2 lb cooked steelhead trout 1 hard-boiled egg 1/4 cup minced arugula 1/4 teaspoon prepared horseradish 3 tablespoons mayo 3 tablespoons minced red onion 3 tablespoons minced celery 1/2-1 tablespoons nonpareil capers Directions: In a small bowl, mix all ingredients until evenly distributed. Refrigerate until ready to serve. My […]
Corned Beef and Cabbage Cottage Pie
Ingredients: 3/4 cup chopped onions 2 carrots, diced 1 parsnip diced 1 medium rutabaga, diced 2 small turnips, diced 1/3 of a head of cabbage, chopped 2 cups cubed (cooked, cold, leftover) corned beef superfine flour (like Wondra) 1-2 cups beef stock 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, cubed 1 tablespoon […]
Corned Beef and Cabbage Knishes
Ingredients: for the dough: 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup sour cream 2/3 cup water 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 egg egg wash: 1 egg 1 tablespoon water corned beef and cabbage filling: 1 onion, chopped 3 tablespoon schmaltz or […]