Red Lentil Stew

Serves 4 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds ½ teaspoon coriander seeds 1 cinnamon stick 15 cardemom seeds ½ teaspoon white pepper corns 4 tablespoons EVOO 1 onion 1 green apple 1 green chili 2 garlic cloves 1 carrot 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon garam masala ½ teaspoon ground paprika ½Continue reading “Red Lentil Stew”

Swedish Pancakes á la Svante

3 eggs 2½ cups whole milk 1 1/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar vanilla or whatever, to taste. Mix the eggs and half of the milk. Add the flour a little bit at a time. Add the rest of the milk. Use a flat hot ‘pannkakslagg’ (griddle) and a thin spatula. UseContinue reading “Swedish Pancakes á la Svante”

Flying Jacob

Serves 8 4 grilled chickens Salt White pepper 1 teaspoon Italien salad spice 4 – 5 bananas 2 cups whipping cream 1 cup chili sauce of ketchup type 2 packets bacon  ½ cup salted peanuts Debone the chicken and put the pieces in a greased, oven-proof dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper according to taste.Continue reading “Flying Jacob”

Dandelion Salad

Radíkia Saláta Tender dandelion leaves Salt EVOO Lemon Pick (or buy) dandelion leaves and rinse them very well. Boil in salted water for 15 minutes. Change to fresh, salted water and allow the leaves to boil until they feel soft. Serve them warm or cold with a little oil, lemon and salt, according to taste.Continue reading “Dandelion Salad”

Ramsons Soup

4 servings ramsons: [noun]. ransom: [noun]  3 cups water 1½ vegetable bouillon cube 1 cup crème fraiche 3 tablespoons butter 2 ounces ramsons leaves 2 tablespoons thickening, like corn starch or flour S&P 4 hard boiled eggs, in halves In a pot, dissolve the bouillon cube in the water, on low heat. Add butter andContinue reading “Ramsons Soup”