Rona's Recipe Repository

Name Description Ingredients
Starterstop
Dipstop
Hummus Easy, creamy, and no plastic tub. chickpeas, baking soda, lemon juice, garlic, sea salt, tahini, ice water, cumin, EVOO, sumac, parsley
Baba Ganoush Smoky, garlicky, silky eggplant spread. eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, black pepper, sumac, red pepper flakes, EVOO, pine nuts, parsley
Persian Yogurt Dip Creamy, tangy, sweet, and savory. Great with pita. yogurt, cucumber, walnuts, garlic, mint, salt, dried rose petals, EVOO (add raisins!)
Roasted Eggplant Spread Ina Garten's amazing spread - so good you can just eat it plain. eggplant, red bell pepper, red onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, tomato paste
Pita Bread For all the dips! flour, active dry yeast, water, sugar, salt, EVOO
Soupstop
Apple Butternut Squash Soup Delicate apple flavor in a rich butternut base. butter, onion, butternut squash, Granny Smith apple, chicken broth, apple cider, apple brandy, fresh thyme, salt, black pepper
Carrot Dill Soup An old classic from "The New Basics Cookbook". butter, onion, carrots, celery, chicken stock, fresh dill, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, creme fraiche
Watermelon Gazpacho Refreshing, surprising, amazing! watermelon, English cucumber, yellow bell pepper, green onions, fresh mint, lime juice, EVOO, salt, hot sauce, garlic, cranberry-raspberry juice
Black Bean Soup Hearty, thick, and flavorful soup that makes a meal in itself. EVOO, yellow onion, celery, carrot, garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes, black beans, vegetable broth, cilantro, sherry vinegar or lime juice, sea salt, black pepper, avocado, tortilla chips
Saladstop
Black Bean and Corn Salad Fresh, bright, and earthy; makes a great summer lunch. black beans, raw corn, red bell pepper, cilantro, jalapeno, red onion, Cotija cheese, avocado, pepitas, lime juice, avocado oil, garlic, cumin, sea salt, black pepper
Pear and Goat Cheese Salad Savory, sweet, and creamy fall salad. arugula, red onion, pear, walnuts, goat cheese, blue cheese, sprouts, shallot, garlic, EVOO, honey or maple syrup, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper
Beets, Greens, and Feta Salad You can't beat beets! spring mix greens, almonds, feta, beet, olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper
Main Dishestop
Poultrytop
Grilled Chicken Ceasar Salad Fresh, satisfying, light summer meal. garlic, EVOO, anchovy fillets, lemon, salt, black pepper, chicken breasts, focaccia, romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese
Harissa Roasted Spatchcock Chicken and Root Vegetables Crispy skin, caramelized vegetables, and a spicy kick. chicken, baby carrots, beets, harissa paste, EVOO, salt
Turkey Meat Loaf Ina Garten meat loaf go-to. onion, olive oil, salt, black pepepr, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, tomato paste, ground turkey, bread crumbs, eggs, ketchup,
Stewstop
Turkey Chili Spicy, earthy, healthy, and easy to play with to make it your own. oil, green pepper, onion, garlic, jalapeno, parsley, ground turkey, mild and hot chili powder, kidney beans, tomatoes, brown sugar, oregano, cumin, black pepper, salt, coriander, cloves, allspice
Cholent Hearty, slow-cooked tradition. potato, onion, beef stew meat, marrow bones, dried beans, pearl barley, garlic, eggs, black pepper, chicken broth, salt, paprika, turmeric, cumin, cayenne
Ratatouille Summer vegetable favorite. eggplant, salt, EVOO, zucchini, onion, orange or yellow pepper, garlic, tomatoes, tomato poaste, thyme, sugar, red pepper flakes, basil
Pastatop
Lasagna Cheesy, gooey, goodness. lasagna noodles, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, ground beef (or turkey), Italian sausage, onion, garlic, pasta sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, ricotta chese, parsley, egg
Pasta Puttanesca Flavor-packed punch. EVOO, garlic, anchovy fillets, tomatoes, kalamata olives, capers, red pepper flakes, salt, spaghetti, Parmesan cheese
Linguini with Clams Garlicky, lemony, briny, slurpy. linguini, salt, EVOO, shallots, garlic, white wine, red pepper flakes, Littleneck clams, parsley, butter, lemon
Ricetop
Mushroom Risotto Creamy, earthy, chewy, yummy. mushrooms, butter, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, shallots, white wine, arborio rice, chicken stock, cream, Parmesan cheese, parsley
Asopao de Pollo Savory and satisfying chicken and rice stew. garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, chicken thighs, EVOO, onion, green pimento, ham, tomatoes, rice, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, petite peas, pimento stuffed green olives, capers
Hoppin' John Black-eyed-pea richness good enough for the whole year. bacon, celery, onion, green pepper, garlic, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, chicken broth, black-eyed peas, olive oil, rice, scallions
Dessertstop
Cookiestop
Chocolate Shortbread Roll, slice, bake, and eat. Simple ingredients, simply delicious. butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, flour
Melomakarona Greek honey cookies that will make you swoon; if you eat one, you'll want another. semolina, flour, orange juice, cognac, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, vanilla, olive oil, honey, oranges, walnuts
Persian Rice Cookies Delicate, buttery, with an ethereal rose note. rice flour, cornstarch, butter, powdered sugar, egg yolks, rosewater, poppy seeds
Cakestop
Chocolate Cake Maida Heatter's time-tested 86-Proof cake rivals the best of chocolate cakes even without frosting. You won't be disappointed. flour, chocolate, coffee, butter, vanilla, sugar, eggs, bourbon (or other similar alcohol)
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Who doesn't love the satisfying crunch of poppy seeds nestled inside lemony goodness? Perfect for afternoon tea. flour, buttermilk, poppy seeds, lemons, butter, sugar, eggs
Apple Pumpkin Cake A cross between tarte tatin and pumpkin bread, made in a cast iron skillet. apples, pumpkin, flour, buttermilk, eggs, butter, cinnamon
Piestop
Apple Pie As classic as it gets. apples, flour, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, butter, milk
Pumpkin Pie Make it simple, or go fancy with the pie-crust cut-outs and sugared cranberries on top. pumpkin, eggs, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, black pepper, heavy cream, milk, cranberries
Chess Pie Custard in a crust, with a crispy top. butter, sugar, cornmeal, flour, milk, vinegar, vanilla, eggs
Custardstop
Flan Dense custard in a pool of caramel. sugar, condensed milk, evaporated milk, cream, vanilla, eggs, salt
Rice Pudding Simple, creamy comfort in a bowl. milk, sugar, salt, rice, vanilla, cinnamon
Chocolate Mousse Basically a whipped ganache. cream, chocolate