To modify this, I used a lot more garlic, a little bit of harissa, 1 boullion cube, and dill instead of sage. Approx. 1 can of tomato paste and six cups of water, omitting the mushed up bean phase.

ready in about 50 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • reserved bean-cooking liquid

Imran’s favorite okra thing.

ready in about an hour; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • oil
  • paprika
  • turmeric
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • garam masala
  • chopped coriander leaves for garnish
Belongs to foodman Beef Pot Roast 
ready in about 20 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • boneless chuck roast

When tomatos are abundant, this is a great way to use them. However, good quality canned tomatoes can be used for a wonderful, winter dish.
As I entered this, I realized no one has ever written down the dumpling recipe…I’ll go make it and write it down

serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • I also add:
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • cider vinegar
  • sugar
  • SOUP:
  • DUMPLINGS:

The basic recipe is Morrocan. I make this a more complete casserole by adding garbanzo beans, quinoa, green chiles and vegetables such as zucchinni, yellow squash, peas, corn or whatever blends but adds substance that I have in the house.

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • med. sized cabbage
  • diced green chiles
  • garbanzo beans
  • cooked Quinoa
  • ketchup or tomato paste.

They’ll never know it’s tofu unless you tell them. A great low fat, healthy option to add to Thanksgiving dessert spread.

serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • sugar
  • solid-packed pumpkin
  • FILLING:
  • CRUST:
  • nutmeg
  • allspice
  • ground cloves
Belongs to cckelly Hoppin' John 

Southern tradition to eat this on New Years Day, to bring luck to upcoming year.

ready in about two hours and 20 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • lib. black eyed peas
  • smoked ham hocks
  • celery
  • chopped onions
  • water
  • chicken bouillon cube
  • ham bouillion cubes
  • bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Additonal seasonings as desired:
  • up to 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
  • tspn ground chipotle
  • BBQ sauce
  • cayenne pepper
  • worcestershire sauce
  • dry red wine OR 1/8 c red wine vinegar
Belongs to cckelly Imam Bayildi 

I have seen this stuffed eggplant dish win converts; people who don’t like eggplant have requested seconds.

ready in about an hour and 50 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • whole wheat bread crumbs
  • olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • olive oil
  • chopped or thinly sliced onions
  • STUFFING:
  • small to medium eggplants
  • GARNISH:
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • chicken broth or water
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • vegetable oil
  • Brussels sprouts

I like using Green & Black’s white chocolate. Makes approx. 8-10 muffins.

ready in about 25 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • baking powder
  • egg
  • vanilla extract
  • banana
  • white chocolate