Rosti Casserole with Eggs

1/2 cups fat-free Greek-style yogurt 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 peeled grated turnip 2 1/2 lb shredded Gruyère cheese 1 tbsp butter, melted Chopped fresh chives 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Other spices to taste 1 lb potatoes fried as hashbrowns 4 eggs Make the hashbrowns and let cool. Mix yogurt (or sour cream) with flour […] Read more

Spaetzle

4 Eggs 1/4 cup cold water 1/4 tsp salt 1 3/4 cups Flour Whip the eggs, water and salt until frothy. Stir in flour gradually with whip until it pulls from the side of the bowl. Push dough through spaetzle maker into boiling water. Stir for two minutes, then drain. Place on kitchen towel in flat container, store in fridge. […] Read more

Pork Medallions

Pork loin 1 lb Seasoned flour 1/4 cup Sherry 1/4 cup White wine 1 1/2 cups Brown sauce 2 tsp minced Shallots 1 tbl Butter Cut thin slices of pork and pound to 1/4 inch thickness. Dredge in seasoned flour. Saute shallots in butter and add the cutlets to be browned on each side. Add Sherry and wine, simmer for […] Read more

Fried Rice

INGREDIENTS 3 cups cooked rice (day old is best) 2 Tbs sesame oil 1 small white onion, chopped 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed 2-3 Tablespoons soy sauce (more or less to taste) 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 Tbsp chopped green onions (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Preheat a large skillet or wok to medium heat. Pour sesame oil in the bottom. […] Read more

Bridging Science and Religion

The Dalai Lama explains the connection between Science and Religion. Read more

Beef Barley Soup

1-2 pounds (1kg) boneless beef chuck roast Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive voil 3 large carrots (10 ounces; 280g), diced 1 large yellow onion (12 ounces; 340g), diced 2 celery stalks (6 ounces; 170g), diced 4 medium cloves garlic, roughly chopped 2 quarts (2L) homemade or store-bought chicken stock (see note) Sachet of 3 […] Read more

Chicken Pad Thai

1 chicken breast 2 carrots 1 onion 1 tsp minced garlic 1 Tbs fish sauce 1 Tbs soy sauce 2 tsp chili sauce 1 or 2 Tbs brown sugar 1 or 2 Tbs rice vinegar to balance sugar 1/2 bag rice noodles 2 eggs 1/2 cup peanuts 1 small bunch cilantro 1 lime Slice carrots and onions (large julian) Cut […] Read more

Smoked Pork Chops

Fry chops in skillet long enough to brown them on both sides. Place in oven-proof pan and add one or two cups of soup stock. Bake at 325 for fifteen or twenty minutes. Add stock if needed. Remove from oven and set chops aside. Add more stock so there is enough for gravy (one cup). Add two tablespoons of flour […] Read more