When tomatos are abundant, this is a great way to use them. However, good quality canned tomatoes can be used for a wonderful, winter dish.
As I entered this, I realized no one has ever written down the dumpling recipe…I’ll go make it and write it down

serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • I also add:
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • cider vinegar
  • sugar
  • SOUP:
  • DUMPLINGS:

The basic recipe is Morrocan. I make this a more complete casserole by adding garbanzo beans, quinoa, green chiles and vegetables such as zucchinni, yellow squash, peas, corn or whatever blends but adds substance that I have in the house.

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • med. sized cabbage
  • diced green chiles
  • garbanzo beans
  • cooked Quinoa
  • ketchup or tomato paste.

They’ll never know it’s tofu unless you tell them. A great low fat, healthy option to add to Thanksgiving dessert spread.

serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • sugar
  • solid-packed pumpkin
  • FILLING:
  • CRUST:
  • nutmeg
  • allspice
  • ground cloves
Belongs to cckelly Hoppin' John 

Southern tradition to eat this on New Years Day, to bring luck to upcoming year.

ready in about two hours and 20 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • lib. black eyed peas
  • smoked ham hocks
  • celery
  • chopped onions
  • water
  • chicken bouillon cube
  • ham bouillion cubes
  • bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Additonal seasonings as desired:
  • up to 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
  • tspn ground chipotle
  • BBQ sauce
  • cayenne pepper
  • worcestershire sauce
  • dry red wine OR 1/8 c red wine vinegar
Belongs to cckelly Imam Bayildi 

I have seen this stuffed eggplant dish win converts; people who don’t like eggplant have requested seconds.

ready in about an hour and 50 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • whole wheat bread crumbs
  • olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • olive oil
  • chopped or thinly sliced onions
  • STUFFING:
  • small to medium eggplants
  • GARNISH:

A Winter Staple!

ready in about an hour; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • tomato paste
  • beef stock
  • beef chuck cut into cubes
  • Guiness Stout
  • pepper
  • egg

Created this in July 2005. Great served with steamed dandelion greens drizzled with balsmic vinegar or lemon juice. the bitter of the greens with acidity of vinegar complements the creamy richness of the gratin.

ready in about an hour and a half; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • worchestershire sauce
  • Yukon Gold or Butter potatoes
  • cream of mushroom soup concentrate
  • onion powder
  • garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Love this stuff. Always a huge hit. Can be made even richer using extra cream and less milk. I often double this recipe, it’s that popular.

ready in about an hour; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • potatoes
  • clams
  • clam juice
  • cooked bacon
  • chopped celery
  • choped onion
  • heavy cream
Belongs to cckelly okra and tomatoes 

Even people who don’t like okra have liked this. A hit with my vegetarian friends, have added tofu. Served over brown rice, it’s very satisfying.

ready in about an hour; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • coriander
  • vinegar
  • 1/8th-1/4 tsp. salt
  • fresh okra

created 6/4/06 with odds and ends around house.

ready in about an hour; serves 3
You might need to buy:
  • wasabi mayo
  • lemon juice
  • seasoned bread crumbs
  • Stuffing:
  • fresh lemon
  • melted unsalted butter
  • slivers of salted butter for cavity
  • onion powder- to taste
  • salt & pepper - to taste