Accidental Recipes

Is what it says. Good for a cool turning cold night, particularly as fresh veggie option deteriorate. Leave time to let the kale cook down. 1-2 bunches of kale (or other green of your choice) 6-8 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 onion White beans (soaked and cooked "al dente" or canned/rinsed well) 1 lb mushrooms 1/2 cup white wine 1 cup chicken broth Chopped fresh or dried herbs (thyme, sage, marjoram, etc. I'd stay away from rosemary) Salt Pepper Olive Oil Butter Parmesan cheese Spagetti Finely slice the kale Chop the onion to a small dice Heat 1-2 tbl olive oil in a medium pot Saute onions till soft Add the kale and toss until coated with the oil Add 1/2 of the garlic and 1/4 cup of the chicken broth, toss well Salt Turn down to a simmer, cover, simmer for 20 minutes until soft. Add chix broth if needed. Bring large pot of cold water to a boil for the pasta Wash and slice the mushrooms Heat 2 tbl butter and 1 tbl olive oil in a saute pan until...

Really? Not much of a recipe. Just a guide of things to throw in a pan and roast at 425 degrees. 2-3 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces Bunch of carrots, scrubbed, trimmed, cut into 1 inch pieces. 15-20 fingerling potatoes 1-2 red onions, cut into 1 inch pieces 2-3 sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 4-6 golden or other beets, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch cubes mix of chopped herbs (rosemary, parsley, thyme, marjoram) Salt Pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil Toss everything together in a roasting pan large enough to ensure no overlap. Roast for 40 minutes or so. Done.

1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk!)  Butter for the pan 3/4 cups all-purpose whole wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose white flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 can of cooked pumpkin 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter 2 loaf pans 2. Whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves in a small bowl. 3. Beat the sugar and oil on high speed in a bowl. 4. Add the ricotta to the sugar/oil and beat until well combined. 5. Add the pumpkin puree and mix until combined.  6. Add the eggs and mix until just incorporated.  7. Slowly add the flour mixture  mix until just combined.  8. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean,...