What defines this meal as simple is that it “cooks” overnight. Well if you can call adding liquid to oatmeal and letting it sit overnight in the fridge as cooking, well so be it. In a glass jar I used
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Category: Culinary Delights
Baked Acorn Squash
1 acorn squash 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of ground cloves Pinch of salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet and a baking
Read moreSpinach Casserole
2 packages frozen spinach 6 teaspoons butter 1 teaspoon flour 1/2 cup milk 1 can mushrooms Pinch of dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt Cook spinach. In saucepan, melt butter; add flour. Cook until bubbly. Blend in milk. Add seasonings, mushrooms
Read moreSpanish Crullers
Churros is the name of a shaggy-coated sheep, and these crullers look a bit shaggy, also. Vegetable oil1 cup water1/2 cup butter or margarine1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup all-purpose flour3 eggs1/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Heat 1 to 1
Read moreSpanish Potato Omelet
In Spain, tortilla refers to a savory round based on potatoes or eggs, not the Mexican flatbread of flour or corn. 3/4 cup olive oil4 medium potatoes, pared and cut into 1/8-inch slices1 medium onion, cut into 1/8-inch slices4 eggs1/2
Read morePotatoes With Rosemary
1/4 cup butter or margarine2 large onions, thinly sliced2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely-ground pepper4 medium baking potatoes, thinly sliced1 cup half-and-half Heat butter in skillet until melted. Stir in onions, rosemary, salt and pepper. Cook
Read moreSour Cream Pattypan
1/4 cup butter 2 tablespoons water 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon dried whole basil Salt and pepper, to taste 2 pounds pattypan squash, coarsely shredded 1 tablespoon flour 8 ounces sour cream Combine first 5 ingredients in a skillet.
Read moreSpanish Hard Rolls
1 package active dry yeast2 cups warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon salt5 1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon cornstarch2 1/2 teaspoons water Dissolve yeast in 2 cups warm water in large bowl. Stir in
Read moreBaked Fish, Spanish Style
1 1/2 pounds fish steaks or fillets1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon pepper1 medium green bell pepper, cut into rings1 medium tomato, sliced1 small onion, sliced2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil1 clove garlic, finely choppedLemon wedges If fish pieces
Read moreTorrijas
2 eggs2 tablespoons milk1 teaspoon cinnamon8 to 12 thick slices of French or Italian bread (about 1-inch thick; day-old bread is better)Olive oil, butter, or margarine (for frying)Confectioners
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