tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67848360535941853542024-02-19T10:41:23.311+01:00Daily Gohan"Gohan" is a Japanese word that means both "rice" and "meal". This site documents my adventures in cooking. I thought it would be a good way to keep track of my recipes, share them with friends, and get comments along the way.Saskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113134556731331420noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784836053594185354.post-43324573570623100942008-03-27T14:09:00.004+01:002008-03-27T14:27:36.373+01:00PoacaThese are just plain delicious. They are great straight out of the oven or for a few days afterwards as a healthy snack.Dough:1 cup plain yogurt1 cup olive oilteaspoon salt1 package of baking powder (5 teaspoons)3 cups flourFilling & finishing:1 egg1 cup chopped parsley1/2 cup crumbled cheese (I usually use feta-type cheese, but be creative. Would also be good with grated mozzarella, parmesanSaskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113134556731331420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784836053594185354.post-84983047651280021702008-03-03T14:40:00.000+01:002008-03-03T10:53:55.583+01:00Bulgur PilavThis dish may seem to have a lot of ingredients for an everyday side dish, but it's actually very simple and quick to make. Everyone I have made it for likes it, even my dad... and even though he eats everything, he doesn't always like it! My son likes it, too... definitely worth a try.Ingredients:1.5 cups onion, diced medium4 tablespoons olive oil2.5-3 cups fresh diced tomatoes OR 2 cups Saskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113134556731331420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784836053594185354.post-71357534283371190432008-03-02T14:31:00.002+01:002008-03-03T11:19:03.092+01:00Vera's Ukranian Borscht (almost)I will admit it - I am not a fan of beets. Until one of my former students made this for me, I would probably have avoided the things my whole life. They are very easy to avoid, but they are extremely good for you. They help protect against colon cancer, heart disease, and are also high in folate, making them especially important for pregnant women. For more information about how incredibly Saskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113134556731331420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784836053594185354.post-49349349119759706532008-02-25T15:30:00.001+01:002008-02-25T15:14:40.135+01:00Really Green Salad with Goat Cheese CroutonsIngredients:fresh leaf spinach (about 4-5 large handfuls per person)avocado, about 1/2 per persongoat feta cheese, or log of fresh goat cheese1 egg1/4 cup sesame seedsbalsamic vinegarolive oilhoneysalt_____________________For dressing: for each serving, place 3 tablespoons of balsamic, 4 tablespoons of olive oil, one tablespoon of honey, and 1/4 teaspoon salt into a small saucepan and slowly Saskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113134556731331420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784836053594185354.post-72302865463600332982008-02-25T15:22:00.001+01:002008-02-25T15:16:17.233+01:00Caramelized PearsIt does not take many ingredients to make this easy dessert, but it looks really impressive. As if that's not enough, it's also very healthy.1 pear per personabout a tablespoon of white sugar per pearoptional: whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or vanilla sauceDirectionsHalve pears lengthwise; remove cores. (A melon baller removes cores easily, but a small spoon works, too.) Place sugar on a plateSaskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113134556731331420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784836053594185354.post-58424500531362385872008-02-10T14:41:00.000+01:002008-02-25T15:16:17.237+01:00Baked Brussels SproutsYou say you don't like brussels sprouts but wouldn't mind liking them? If this easy and delicious dish doesn't do it, nothing will. I have always had my brussels sprouts steamed, with butter and I have always liked them that way. But then I heard something on NPR about making them crispy in the oven. I tried it, and they came out even better than I expected. As they lay on their baking sheet, Saskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113134556731331420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784836053594185354.post-32891116882733970032008-02-06T15:12:00.000+01:002008-02-25T15:16:17.237+01:00Bara BrithThis recipe is from my Aunt Diane, who lives in England, close to Wales. I will convert the measurements to US measurements soon...(Bara Brith means speckled bread in Welsh) 450g strong plain flour 4 level teaspoons dried yeast 225ml milk 50g brown sugar plus 1 teaspoon 1 level teaspoon salt (I'd miss this out, try to keep salt out of my diet) 75g butter or margarine 1 size 2 egg (large) 1 Saskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113134556731331420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784836053594185354.post-54814369168461790802008-01-07T15:51:00.000+01:002008-02-25T15:16:17.239+01:00Martha Stewart's Cranberry Upside Down Cake I cannot take any credit for this - it is all Martha Stewart and is so perfect that it needs no modifications. I've made it 4 times in the last month, and it's always eaten up before I get a chance to take a photo! If you don't have allspice, substitute with a little ground ginger and ground nutmeg.The topping is made by simply baking cranberries placed in a layer over sugar and spices at the Saskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113134556731331420noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784836053594185354.post-53359484217244608352008-01-07T15:46:00.000+01:002008-01-07T16:04:00.249+01:00Etli sebze dolması (stuffed vegetables) Uncooked riceDried mintTomatoesTomato pasteOnionsGround turkey or beefPeppersSaltzucchiniAs you notice, there are no measurements for this recipe. Choose the number of vegetables you would like to stuff and start from there. Cut off the tops of the onions, tomatoes, and peppers and dice the tops and put them into a bowl. Hollow out the tomatoes, onions, and zucchinis, and dice pieces Saskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113134556731331420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784836053594185354.post-32786860698802477202008-01-07T14:54:00.000+01:002008-01-07T15:57:04.906+01:00Tamale PieI have been craving chicken tamales from the Olympia Farmer's Market since... the last time I ate one, in September 2005. There aren't any good Mexican restaurants that I know of out here, and it's not too easy to get supplies to make things at home either, such as the requisite dried corn husks. All of a sudden, I remembered hearing about something called Tamale Pie. I looked it up last night Saskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113134556731331420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784836053594185354.post-57846187661468936472007-12-13T15:39:00.000+01:002008-02-25T15:16:17.240+01:00German Apple Pancake This is a perfect dish for brunch and is very impressive to guests. It is easy to make, and the last bit is in the oven, which means that you don't have to stand over the stove. You have to make this in an oven proof pan - meaning one with a metal, not plastic, handle. If you don't have one, you could cook the apples first, as directed in step 3, and then put them into a preheated ovenproof pan Saskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113134556731331420noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784836053594185354.post-70569030031653675642007-12-11T14:41:00.001+01:002008-02-25T15:16:17.241+01:00Çoban Salata (Shephard’s Salad)Ingredients:diced tomatoescubes of “white cheese” (aka Feta)cucumber, cubedonion diced, optionalgreen pepper diced, optionalparsley, choppedlemonolive oilsaltMix all ingredients together. Serve in a bowl. Alternately, serve on a bed of washed arugula.Saskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113134556731331420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784836053594185354.post-51258987528247754072007-12-11T14:39:00.001+01:002008-02-25T15:16:17.241+01:00Imam Bayildi (Cold Eggplant Dish)There are different ways of presenting this dish, but the ingredients are always the same. The name means, in Turkish, "the imam fainted". Some stories claim that the imam fainted because the dish was so delicious, others claim that the imam fainted when he found out how much olive oil his wife had used to make it. Frying the eggplant is a bit of work, but you can prepare the other ingredientsSaskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113134556731331420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784836053594185354.post-45461956426610883932007-12-10T14:49:00.001+01:002008-02-25T15:16:17.242+01:00Scrambled egg nestsI saw this recipe in the newspaper and thought it looked worth trying :) I'd just do plain scrambled or scrambled and cheese eggs, personally - maybe add some pieces of smoked salmon and capers on top? Lots of variations possible, I suppose. The cool idea is the shredded potato cups :)In these easy and charming bites, shredded potatoes are baked in a muffin tin to form crunchy cups, which are Saskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113134556731331420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784836053594185354.post-61705999959483400392007-12-10T14:48:00.001+01:002008-02-25T15:16:17.243+01:00Corn Bread MuffinsI'm originally from the south, and I love cornbread. Here's the best recipe I've found. I only have metal muffin tins and the muffins usually get stuck, but a friend has the silicone kind and I am definitely going to have to get some of those! These are really easy to whip up around dinnertime :)1.5 cups all purpose flour3/4 cup cornmeal (I used polenta - white or yellow, doesn't matter)2/3 cup Saskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113134556731331420noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784836053594185354.post-25092352347639992762007-12-10T14:44:00.000+01:002008-02-25T15:16:17.243+01:00PavlovaINGREDIENTS:4 egg whites1 1/4 cups white sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon lemon juice2 teaspoons cornstarch1 pint heavy cream6 kiwi, peeled and slicedDIRECTIONS:Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Draw a 9 inch circle on the parchment paper.In a large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Gradually add in the sugar, 1 Saskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113134556731331420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784836053594185354.post-58035716629436223282007-12-10T14:40:00.000+01:002008-02-25T15:16:17.244+01:00HUMMUSEveryone loves this recipe. You don't have to bother with the parsley oil, but it looks nice and tastes special.4 garlic cloves1 teaspoon salttwo 1-pound 3-ounce cans chick-peas, drained and rinsed (about 2 cups)1 cup well stirred tahini1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves4 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted lightlyIn a food processor or with a hand blender, purée Saskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113134556731331420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784836053594185354.post-87866062642700159372007-12-10T14:36:00.003+01:002008-02-25T15:16:17.245+01:00Fruit PizzaLayer 1Purchase one roll of Pillsbury sugar cookie dough (in the refrigerator - NOTfreezer - section.) Put it in the freezer for 20 minutes before using.Slice the dough to medium thickness (about ¼ inch) and arrange cookie sliceson an ungreased pizza pan (you can use a disposable aluminum one). Make surethe cookies are touching each other. Put that in a 300 degree oven untilcookies are done but Saskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113134556731331420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784836053594185354.post-27908529571007224982007-12-10T14:36:00.001+01:002008-02-25T15:16:17.245+01:00BaklavaWhat you need: (you should be able to find everything at a regular grocery store)Supplies:Oven9x13” glass baking dishpastry brush or paint brush that has never been used for toxic materialsIngredients: SYRUP1 ¾ cup cold water1 ¼ cup sugar1 tablespoon lemon juiceOTHER1.5 cups walnuts or pistachios1 tablespoon sugar1 cup unsalted butter1 package filo doughDIRECTIONS:Heat the oven to 375 Saskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113134556731331420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784836053594185354.post-48356248268593601482007-12-10T14:34:00.001+01:002008-02-25T15:16:17.246+01:00Zucchini Bread2 cups shredded raw zucchini3 eggs1 3/4 cups sugar1 cup vegetable oil2 cups flour1/4 teaspoon baking powder2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons cinnamon1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons vanilla1 cup chopped walnutsBeat eggs, sugar, and oil together. Add flour, baking powder, soda, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, and walnuts. Mix together by hand. Add drained zucchini. Mix well. Pour into 2 greased and floured Saskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113134556731331420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784836053594185354.post-23319123990071368842007-12-10T14:33:00.002+01:002008-02-25T15:16:17.246+01:00Soft Prezels & Bagels2 tablespoons warm water, plus 1 1/3 cups warm water1 package dry yeast1/3 cup brown sugar5 cups flour1/2 cup baking sodaKosher saltMustard, as an accompanimentIn a large mixing bowl, mix 2 tablespoons warm (110-115 degrees F) water with the yeast to dissolve it. Then stir in the remaining warm water and brown sugar. Place bowl on a mixer and using a dough hook, gradually add the flour and Saskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113134556731331420noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784836053594185354.post-92082037527075323502007-12-10T14:33:00.001+01:002008-02-25T15:16:17.247+01:00Shirley’s B&B Whole Wheat Bread (quickbread – nonyeast)My parents and I stayed at Shirley’s Bed & Breakfast on Vancouver Island years ago. I liked the bread that Miss Shirley served so much that I asked for the recipe. I never made it, because it needs buttermilk, bran, and whole wheat flour, things I don’t normally have. I recently read that one can often substitute yogurt (which I always have on hand) for buttermilk in recipes, so I decided Saskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113134556731331420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784836053594185354.post-31054797739395678942007-12-10T14:30:00.001+01:002008-02-25T15:16:17.247+01:00Irmik Helvasi (Wheat dessert)½ kilo (2 cups) irmik (semolina - old style (not instant) cream of wheat can be used)2 cups milk or half milk half water, room temp or hotSlightly less than 1 cup olive oil2 cups sugarA few spoonfuls of pine nutsStir irmik, oil, and pine nuts in a heavy pan (with a tight fitting lid – you’ll need it later) continually over medium heat until pine nuts are hazel in color. Then add the milk/water Saskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113134556731331420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784836053594185354.post-64715270005992763912007-12-10T14:28:00.002+01:002008-02-25T15:16:17.248+01:00Zeytinyağı kereviz salatası (Celery Root Side Dish)1 medium celery root1 carrot, diced3 tablespoons peas (optional)½ onion, diced2 tablespoons olive oiljuice of one lemon1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugardill, fresh parsley, to garnishSauté onion in olive oil in a large skillet. While it is softening, peel celery root with a sharp vegetable peeler, and cut off knobby ends, saving as much of the root as possible. Slice into 1/2" to 1” thick rounds Saskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113134556731331420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784836053594185354.post-77624369102829486622007-12-10T14:28:00.001+01:002008-02-25T15:16:17.248+01:00Kısır (cracked wheat salad)3 cups small cracked bulgur wheat, rinsed6 cups water1 onion, gratedChopped tomatoes, to taste6 tbsp tomato paste1 cup chopped mint (optional)1 cup chopped fresh parsley1 cup chopped firm lettuce (such as romaine)3 green onions, chopped1 small green chile, choppedCumin, to taste¾ cup olive oilCayenne pepper, to tasteLemon, to tasteSalt, to tastePreparation Instructions:Bring 6 cups water to a Saskiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113134556731331420noreply@blogger.com0