Arepas are hand-sized corn discs. They're great for those times when you need a quick and filling meal. They can be prepared in many different ways and they are one of the staples of Venezuela cuisine. Continue reading
Category Archives: Oven
Italian Meatballs
These meatballs are excellent plain or in Good Gravy Tomato Sauce. Continue reading
Applesauce Meatloaf
An interesting variation. Strain the applesauce through a strainer or cheesecloth or you will have too much liquid in it. Tastes rather German, and goes wonderfully with any kind of potatoes. Continue reading
Bourik
A savory Algerian version of traditional Greek and Mediterranean pastry dishes Continue reading
"Bay"ked Potatoes, a la the Frug
Okay, I don't remember what book they're from, but the Frugal Gourmet taught my sister this one, and she taught me. Cooking time and temp are suggested; if you're cooking another dish in the oven, just throw the potatoes in next to it, and if the temp is lower than 425, just lengthen the time appropriately. Very aromatic and flavorful; I find they need nothing added. Continue reading
Tater Tot Casserole
Total junk food. Also comfort food and kid food. Sounds disgusting, tastes really good. Also a one-dish meal, if you're lazy about it and serve nothing else. Continue reading
What to Do With Stale Bread, Part I (Rivka's Cheese Strata)
Yummy and cheesy, a delicious way to use up stale bread.
(Adapted from several online strata recipes.) Continue reading
Fruit Pizza
A sweet and yummy version of the original pie. This dessert is really entirely "to taste", so the ingredients are an estimate. Continue reading
Emily's Banana Cake
I have no idea who Emily was, but it's been in the family for a long time. My mom used to make this whenever we had an excess of brown bananas. Even yummier than banana bread! If you wish, you can frost with cream cheese frosting, but it's wonderful as is, especially hot from the oven with milk. Continue reading
Bambinos (Ritz Cracker Pizzas)
Great for snacks or parties. Continue reading