tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-106088952024-03-07T20:01:52.274-08:00Dawna in the KitchenNon-stop talk about foodDawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783668751520357959noreply@blogger.comBlogger565125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10608895.post-35998546397436201262021-02-06T11:32:00.003-08:002021-02-08T03:48:50.559-08:00Smothered Pork ChopsSounds like a fatty extravaganza, but is not actually terrible for you. Pork chops in gravy is a little more accurate, perhaps, but not quite as fun sounding. Recipe can be doubled or trebled - just make sure you've got a big skillet, or sear the pork in stages. While this recipe was designed for pork chops, you can also use shoulder steaks to excellent effect. Heck, you can use chicken, too - Dawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783668751520357959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10608895.post-26017869659823071592020-06-08T11:58:00.000-07:002020-06-08T11:58:09.748-07:00Greek Artichoke & Potato Stew
Rereading an old travel diary, I came across an entry from Gythio in southern Greece and was reminded of the absolutely wonderful artichoke and potato stew I had there. I felt inspired to try to make it again. Alas, the diary was quite old, and the notes less than exhaustive, but here is an attempt cobbled together from various corners of the internet, and I was very pleased with the results. ItDawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783668751520357959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10608895.post-74686174282990899802020-05-13T09:10:00.000-07:002020-05-13T09:10:11.325-07:00Ärtsoppa: Swedish Yellow Pea Soup
Ärtsoppa, a slow-cooked soup made of dried yellow peas, onion, and broth is one of Sweden's classic dishes whose origins reach remarkably far back, as it is claimed to have been documented as a staple from at least as early as the middle ages.
Most commonly, this thick, simple soup is associated with Thursdays, as it was historically served as a hearty bracer before Friday's fast. Even though Dawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783668751520357959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10608895.post-67062180572089116382020-04-20T11:10:00.000-07:002020-04-20T11:10:49.293-07:00Pannkakor: Swedish Pancakes
Pannkakor are less of a breakfast food in Sweden and more often served as lunch/dinner, supper, or dessert. Most famously, pannkakor are served on Thursdays after a bowl of yellow pea soup (with or without ham, drizzled with mustard). They appear on school lunch trays, on hospital menus, and in heat-and-serve portions at the supermarket (complete with lingon berry preserves).
The number of Dawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783668751520357959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10608895.post-52903302126435856252020-04-14T09:29:00.000-07:002020-04-14T09:29:12.591-07:00Tomato, Coconut & Red Lentil Soup
I am a huge fan of soup, as you can probably tell from my collection of soup recipes. Tomato soup has always had a particularly special place in my heart, dating from some of my earliest memories of coming inside for lunch and having a steaming bowl of tomato soup with a toasted cheese sandwich. That combination is still one of my absolute comfort foods.
Much as I continue love classic tomatoDawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783668751520357959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10608895.post-31414700349912936982020-04-05T08:46:00.001-07:002020-04-05T08:46:53.077-07:00Swedish Hash: Pytt i Panna
Pytt i Panna (AKA Pyttipanna), which translates somewhat literally as "small bits in a pan" is the Swedish version of hash. This is a classic Husmanskost (homestyle cooking) dish, and it is also classic pub food here in Sweden. Swedes don't eat it for breakfast, though - it's a lunch or casual supper in these parts. While it is very easy to make at home, it's made even easier by the vast array Dawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783668751520357959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10608895.post-7735338841243755392020-03-29T08:09:00.005-07:002020-03-29T08:09:48.797-07:00Panfried Eggplant with Harissa & Rose
This was supposed to be an Ottolenghi/Tamimi fish dish from the cookbook Jerusalem, but since we're currently staying at home and cooking what we have in the pantry, I decided to use eggplant instead. It turned out beautifully. To make it a one-pan meal (aka Skillet Dinner) I added pearl couscous right into the pan (with extra cooking liquid for the couscous to absorb), which brought the meal Dawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783668751520357959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10608895.post-33959327669136257232020-02-24T05:54:00.000-08:002020-02-24T05:54:13.765-08:00Silky Butternut Squash Soup
I love soup. This is an easy-to-make, one-pot, puréed vegetable soup that is so satisfying, you'll look forward to the next bowl even while you're finishing the first one.
The curry powder is optional, but does not give a pronounced flavour and complements the soup very nicely. You could substitue a Thai red curry paste, if you wish, for a different character.
If you don't want any potato inDawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783668751520357959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10608895.post-47419923272505356682020-02-17T08:35:00.002-08:002020-02-17T08:35:29.715-08:00Sausage & Butternut Pearl Couscous
This is an intensely fragrant supper dish with a unique and heady spice signature. It's not quite a one-pot meal, because you roast the vegetables on a tray before adding them in the final cooking stage, however, it is still a simple and delicious meal and the leftovers reheat well. The roasted vegetables lend a subtle sweetness that balances out the spices really beautifully.
Sausage & Dawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783668751520357959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10608895.post-58897572471355177322020-02-09T06:03:00.001-08:002020-02-09T06:03:22.442-08:00Apricot and White Chocolate Blondies - Small Batch
This is a slightly different take on a popular lunchbox treat. An electric beater helps make this batter very smooth and well-aerated, which helps keep these blondies from being too dense. There is also a very small amount of baking powder to help offset the weight of the melted white chocolate, so some folks might not consider these properly blondies at all, but I'm not that picky about Dawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783668751520357959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10608895.post-90503927337148656052020-01-21T01:04:00.000-08:002020-01-21T01:04:24.070-08:00Zucchini Mustard Relish (Small Batch)
Sometimes I just want to make a single jar of relish without committing to an entire pantry full, and this great-tasting tangy little number does just the trick. If the ratios look familiar, it's because I based the recipe on my Jamaican Tomato Relish, but swapping out the tomato for zucchini and changing up the seasonings. That's it! It's just as quick, and just as delicious, but with a Dawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783668751520357959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10608895.post-59212791291050635792019-11-14T07:14:00.000-08:002019-11-14T07:14:04.031-08:00Halloumi Stroganoff
This is, unexpectedly, a Swedish dish. Sweden has a long history of trade with the eastern mediterranean, and it is no surprise that, lovers of cheese as they are, Swedes have embraced not only the salty feta of that region but also the (also salty) halloumi. Halloumi is available everywhere -- huge in salads and sandwiches, particularly wraps, and it's the standard vegetarian option for Dawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783668751520357959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10608895.post-22658791465718621942019-04-24T03:19:00.000-07:002019-04-24T03:19:20.021-07:00Äggakaka med Zucchini - Swedish Egg Cake with Zucchini
Äggakaka is the Swedish cousin of Yorkshire Pudding, and is typically served for lunch (or possibly as a light supper). However, the close kinship of the pancake/popover oeuvre suggested itself as breakfast to me, so that's how we had it. The most traditional versions do not contain zucchini - that appears to be a more modern option - and the garnish is generally thick slices of sidfläsk - Dawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783668751520357959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10608895.post-70914948174761021752019-04-15T06:02:00.000-07:002019-04-15T06:02:40.089-07:00Cracked Barley Spring Salad with Asparagus
Springtime in Europe means asparagus season is upon us. When we lived in Germany, it was 90% white asparagus (also delicious, but needs to be handled a bit differently), but here in Sweden I've seen mostly green. Green asparagus makes a terrific salad ingredient - blanched and shocked to stop the cooking, it retains its fresh flavour and tender-crisp texture beautifully.
I accidentally boughtDawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783668751520357959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10608895.post-44613967380959314972019-03-26T10:58:00.000-07:002019-03-26T10:58:26.952-07:00Wagon Wheel Skillet Dinner
I love skillet dinners. They are a terrific way to get a home-cooked meal on the table with minimal cleaning up required, tend to be quick and easy to make, and are always well received. This Wagon Wheel Skillet Dinner hits all three of those points with ease. Of course, you can also use any other short pasta shape, but these rotelle seemed perfect to the southwest theme. If you like a saucier Dawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783668751520357959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10608895.post-90851448883664448432019-03-05T01:17:00.000-08:002019-03-05T01:17:35.758-08:00Black Bean Soup
This is based on a Mayan recipe for a very simple black bean soup with big, striking flavours. It is easy to cook the beans the day before, and start from there. It is quite filling as a main dish, but half-sized portions make a terrific starter. The soup shown in the picture above includes finely diced ham, which is a purely optional add-in to a recipe that is otherwise completely plant-based.
Dawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783668751520357959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10608895.post-38809129618879472282019-01-28T01:35:00.001-08:002019-01-28T01:35:56.106-08:00Biff à la Lindström: Swedish ground beef patties
We've just moved to Sweden, and I am currently cooking in a furnished apartment with a minimalist kitchen, but I couldn't wait to dive into Swedish cuisine. This little gem caught my eye right away, and I'm really glad we tried it.
Biff à la Lindström isn't an ancient dish by any means, but it has become a beloved classic nonetheless. Its origins trace unanimously to an artillery captain namedDawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783668751520357959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10608895.post-13508526628107825722018-12-30T05:46:00.001-08:002018-12-30T05:46:18.868-08:00Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread - small batch
Sometimes, you don't need a big batch. Sometimes, you just need a half-pan of cornbread. That's when a wide 12.5cm/5" wide loaf pan is the perfect size. Excellent news, however, for those who do want a bigger batch — when you're feeding a crowd, or have an adequate freezer — this recipe doubles beautifully into a 23cm/9" square baking pan.
What kind of cornbread is this? Well, I'd place it in Dawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783668751520357959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10608895.post-17302935639146925442018-12-16T07:21:00.000-08:002018-12-16T07:21:14.704-08:00Lamb & Okra Stew (Persian Inspired)
I didn't experience Persian cuisine until I was an adult, and took to it immediately. The deeply flavourful, slow-cooked stews and luscious pilaffs made me want to immediately start incorporating recipes into my repertoire, and I've been gradually adding them ever since.
This particular lamb and okra stew came from researching which flavours would have dominated some of the common stews beforeDawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783668751520357959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10608895.post-19919042242450154492018-12-09T07:24:00.000-08:002018-12-09T07:24:00.007-08:00Ginger Snaps
These are classic cookies - suitable for the holidays, with their fancy spices, but down-home enough that you can make them anytime. Plus, they're adorably, perfectly round cookies, which makes you feel like you've mastered something tricky. I use plain granulated sugar throughout the year, but during the holidays, red sanding sugar (or green, or silver, or gold...) feels suitably fancy. Do as Dawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783668751520357959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10608895.post-80712039003170179182018-12-07T03:04:00.001-08:002018-12-07T03:04:08.960-08:00Stuffed Pumpkin
Everyone can enjoy a beautiful centrepiece main dish that is as fun to make as it is satisfying to eat. Plus, it's even easier to make than a carved jack-o'-lantern, since you don't have to carve a face (I suppose you could, though...) The use of a pumpkin makes it terrific for Thanksgiving or other harvest feasts, but it would be beautiful on a Christmas dinner table, too.
Naturally, you Dawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783668751520357959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10608895.post-60041311276776017142018-11-18T07:26:00.001-08:002018-11-18T07:26:26.091-08:00Tiger Balls
This was one of our family's favourite snacks when I was a child, and boy did we go through a lot of them! Much like many of today's "energy bites" or protein bars, it's based largely on nuts and seeds, is lightly sweet, and can actually quell a rumbling tummy between meals. It's extremely versatile, so you can feel free to substitute ingredients as you please: sun butter or almond butter for Dawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783668751520357959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10608895.post-91916910396211715682018-09-30T06:45:00.001-07:002018-09-30T06:45:05.438-07:00Plum Cobbler
I originally started recipe blogging to preserve and share my family's recipes, and this one is from my childhood. I've never had another cobbler topping that tasted remotely as good as my mother's. This was always my favourite plum dessert.
You can use any kind of fruit you want...plums, peaches, blackberries, rhubarb...just vary the amount of sugar you use in the fruit mixture accordingly. Dawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783668751520357959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10608895.post-11490108587686479772018-09-23T08:07:00.003-07:002018-09-23T08:07:38.752-07:00Quail Scotch Eggs
Okay, here's the thing. Quail Scotch Eggs are really no different than regular scotch eggs, other than the obvious: quail eggs are smaller, so... they're smaller. So, if you already make a killer chicken egg version, here's just the suggestion to try using quail eggs instead. Perfect for parties, picnics, bento, or any other time you want a delicious savoury treat.
Essentially, a scotch egg isDawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783668751520357959noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10608895.post-21215431525271337672018-09-16T01:53:00.001-07:002018-09-16T01:53:30.420-07:00Hummus Kawarma: Hummus with spiced lamb
Think of Hummus Kawarma as the Middle Eastern answer to Tex Mex's Five Layer Dip: the base is creamy hummus, the next layer is fried spiced lamb, further toppings are whole chickpeas, toasted pine nuts, and lemon parsley sauce. (Oh, did you want seven layer dip? Perhaps you could add finely diced cucumber and tomato, although I prefer those on the side as part of a classic Israeli salad.) What Dawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783668751520357959noreply@blogger.com0