Deb's Easy and Delicious Cobbler

I stole this recipe from Deb.

4 cups mixed fruit
1 cup + 1 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp water
1/3 cup butter
1 cup flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla

Heat over to 350F. Mix berries and ¼ cup sugar and water. Let stand 10 minutes. Melt butter in 8x8 glass baking dish. In another bowl, mix ¾ cup sugar, flour, baking powder, and stir in milk. Mix well. Pour batter into baking dish and spoon undrained berries on top. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake until bubbly and golden, about 40 minutes.

Bean burritos

Joy of Cooking esque
Makes 8

1 cup salsa
1 ½ cup sour cream
8 10’’ flour tortillas
2 16-oz can refried beans
4 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack
1 cup onion, finely chopped
½ cup jalapeno, chopped

Preheat oven to 350F. Wrap stack of tortillas in foil and heat for 10 minutes. Remove stack from oven and take out one at a time so that it’s still warm and easier to fold. Spread each with beans, cheese, onion, and jalapeno, leaving a 1 inch border. Fold one inch on bottom, then on either side. Roll from bottom. Place seam down on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Heat for 15 minutes in the oven. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Lilian's latkes

With so many Jews posting on this blog, I feel like a bit of an imposter putting up the latke recipe, but it must be done. After all, I did wake up at 4 a.m. in the dead of winter every year of high school to make this very recipe for the final holiday assembly.

If I messed this up, please edit.

2 eggs
1 small onion
3 large baking potatoes, peeled
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
3 tbsp Cornflakes, crushed (for crunch factor!)
vegetable oil

This is easiest in a food processor with a grating blade. Grate potato in food processor. Drain in cheesecloth to get rid of as much water as possible. Grate onion in food processor. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add potato, onion, salt, pepper, and cornflakes. Heat ½-inch of oil in a large skillet. Add batter by the spoonful and flatten slightly. Cook until crisp, 2-3 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side. Drain latkes on a rack or with paper towel. Add more oil between batches as needed. “have fun.”

Corn Chowder

c/o New Basics

Warning to herbivores: forget about it. You might think you can vegetarianify this recipe, but you can't. Trust me because I've tried. Those bacon bits and chicken stock make all the difference.

Serves 6

4 oz (110g) sliced bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cups onion, chopped
2 tbsp flour
4 cups chicken stock
2 large potatoes, cut into ¼ inch cubes
1 cup half and half cream (10% mf)
4 cups cooked corn kernels (drain and rinse if canned)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 large red bell pepper, ¼-in dices
3 green onions (use white bulb and 3 inches of green), cut into ¼ inch rounds
Fresh cilantro

Wilt bacon in a large soup pot over low heat until fat comes out, about 5 minutes. Add butter to pot. Add onion and wilt over low heat for 10 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes . Add stock and potatoes. Cook over medium-low until potatoes are tender, about 12-15 minutes. Add half and half, corn, pepper, and salt and cook 7 minutes. Add bell pepper and scallions, adjust seasoning and cook another 5 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro.

Godmama Marie's Signature Salad

Dressing:
1 clove garlic
Olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Honey Dijon mustard

Salad:
Pine nuts, toasted
Blue cheese
Soft pear
Mixed greens

Yoghurty Muesli

c/o Ben’s mom via Gail via Jessy D

Dry mixture:
6 cups quick cook oats
¾ cups raisins
1 cup chopped almonds and walnuts
½ cup sunflower and pumpkin seeds
4 tsp cinnamon

Toppings:
Orange honey
Yoghurt
Hot water

Combine dry ingredients and store in an airtight container. Take ½ cup of dry mixture, add enough hot water to moisten. Add yoghurt, and orange honey to taste.

Mango Lassi

Indian dining in your own home. Makes 4 cups.

1 cup plain yoghurt
½ cup milk
½ cup mango pulp, or 7 oz fresh mango, pitted and sliced
Sugar to taste

Blend for 2 minutes.