Pineapple Walnut Ricotta Cakes

425g ricotta (full fat is best, part skim ok)

1 egg

~200g crushed pineapple, liquid squeezed out

walnuts

vanilla extract (~1tsp)

nutmeg to taste

salt (~1tsp)

sugar (~2 tsp)

flour (~4-5 tbsp)

Fry in oil until golden brown

Enjoy with sour cream, sweetened condensed milk or preserves

BLT&T Waffles

 

Pancetta in classic waffle batter 

Turkey (cold cuts) fried up in PAM

Sharp cheddar cheese slices

Fresh tomato and lettuce

Mayo

Curry (with chicken)

Brown cubed chicken breast

Veggies: Oyster mushrooms, ginger, green+red pepper, onion, garlic, jalapeños, snap peas

 

 Rice: fry uncooked in sesame oil, cook 1:1.75 in water

Fry curry paste

 Combine chicken, veggies, curry paste

 Add coconut milk, salt and pepper to taste

Pick/wash fresh basil and fry it up in some oil until crispy

 

Serve over rice, garnish with crispy basil

Chili

Meats: Ground beef, turkey and bratwurst

Fresh veggies: Green peppers, garlic, onion, jalapeños

Canned stuff: Black beans, crushed tomatoes, green chiles

Frozen stuff: Roasted corn

Spices: Cumin, oregano, paprika, chili powder, black and cayenne pepper, salt

Several hours in the crock-pot

Kasha (Buckwheat)

Step 1: Chop mushrooms, fry with favorite seasoning with oil until mushrooms lose moisture

Step 2: Chop onions and carrots, add to mushrooms

Step 2.5: Add BACON (optional)

Step 3: Add frozen peas last, cover until they warm up

Step 4: Separately, boil water (or broth) and add buckwheat (2:1 ratio)

Step 5: Combine Steps 1-4, season to taste (garlic, salt, pepper - spicy is best!)

Step 6: Garnish with fresh-squeezed lemon juice

Butternut Squash Soup

Step 1: Peel, clean and cube 1 medium squash (~1"x1" cubes)

Step 2: Sear squash cubes in oil in a pot for ~2 min

Step 3: Add hot water to cover the cubes

Step 4: Season with fresh grated ginger, garlic, salt, pepper

Step 5: Cook on low for ~30 min, until cubes are soft enough to mush

Step 6: Mush cubes with fork, finish with hand-held mixer

Serve with a dollop of sour cream, garnish with green, squirt of lemon juice

Russian Meat Patties

Step 1: 1lb Ground meat - 80% beef/veal/pork mix (more fat content is better)

Step 2: Combine meat with 1 egg, salt, pepper, chopped parsley/dill/cilantro, garlic and mix by hand. Thoroughly mixing with hands makes patties fluffier later

Step 3: Soak ~1 cup bread crumbs in some milk and add to mixture from step (2). Add a bit of water. 

Step 4: Heat up oil on pan, hand-make small patties, and fry until both sides are brown

 Check thickest patty for readiness by cutting it in half

Step 5: Serve with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables (cucumbers or tomatoes)

Alternative serving suggestions - brussel sprouts!