Friday, December 19, 2014

Soups Stews And Chili - Three Sisters Soup

The Iroquois Indians cultivated and used the Three Sisters (corn, squash and beans) in their diet. This is a recipe passed down by our relatives. You may use regular corn instead of hominy, but hominy is more traditional.

Appetizers And Snacks - Roasted Winter Squash Seeds

Pumpkins aren't the only squash that yield tasty seeds for roasting! Next time you prepare butternut or acorn squash save the seeds and have yourself a nutritious little snack.

Seafood - Cambodian Ginger Catfish

You'll love this kicky Cambodian catfish dish with onion, bell pepper, and fresh ginger at first bite.

Meat And Poultry - Roasted Rack Of Lamb

A rack of lamb is seared, and encrusted with Dijon mustard and garlic and rosemary flavored bread crumbs. Then it is roasted to your desired doneness.

Bread - Sweet Potato Rolls

These golden orange rolls deliver a subtle earthy taste that goes well with almost any entree.

Cheese - Three Cheese Baked Pasta

Mozzarella, provolone and Parmesan cheeses are layered with cooked pasta, tart sour cream and tomato sauce flavored with onions and ground meat to make a deliciously hearty casserole.

Fruits And Vegetables - Raspberry Sorbet Or Granita

No ice cream machine is required for this tart, frozen treat with a hint of honey. This recipe is versatile, as the finished product can be either an icy granita or a smooth sorbet.