Easy Thai Curry
Maybe twenty years ago, I took a Thai cooking class in Austin, Texas. The woman who taught the class was a Thai woman who reminded me of my mother. She was a no nonsense kind of cook. Although she might have been a bit formidable …
Recipes modified for people with mobility challenges or just general lack of cooking motivation!
Entrees
Greek Style Fish
My mother used to make a Greek Style Fish while I was growing up. She gave me the recipe a while back. Although it is around here somewhere, I just can’t look for it. I looked online for a similar recipe and meshed one that …
Sun-Dried Tomato, Basil and Jalapeno Frittata
I really wanted an omelet for dinner last night. Cooking an omelet for myself, never mind the entire family, is next to impossible. I have to park the wheelchair sideways next to the stove to keep my feet out of the way. My feet in …
Tapenade and Shrimp
Last night I made a recipe that is now going to be a new favorite family recipe. I had no plans to write this recipe down or take pictures. Because of this, I have one picture on a paper plate that I took right after …
Slow-Cooker Italian Chicken Pasta
I may have brought this up before, but one of my biggest struggles is finding ways to cook pasta. I was browsing through recipes when I saw a recipe that cooks the pasta right in the slow-cooker with other ingredients. This sounded promising. I definitely …
Instant Pot Potato Soup
In the cold weather we eat a lot of soup. Soup is warm and filling and easy for me to make. Once in a while, when I haven’t planned a dinner and feel like making something, I have a few recipes I can turn to. …
Beef, Barley, and Vegetable Soup
What is my most popular wintertime dish with both friends and family? I’m always surprised it is not something more exotic, but even I love this one. Almost everyone raves about this soup. I have brought this soup as a housewarming gift, and also to …
Brazilian Black Bean Soup
Instant Pot Version I try to add vegetarian dinners to our dinner lineup. We definitely love meat in this house. We eat meat or seafood for most dinners. Why do I try to add at least one vegetarian dinner a week to our menu? Well, …
Macaroni with Fried Meat
(Dabgatz Misov Macaron) I needed an Armenian dish for Epiphany or Armenian Christmas but forgot to plan for it. So, I decided to browse through my favorite Armenian cookbook. About 25 years ago, my mother gave me a copy of Rose Baboian’s Armenian-American Cook Book. …
Instant Pot Bolognese Sauce
Bolognese sauce can be sublime. Real Bolognese sauce is creamy from the addition of milk and has depth from wine. Originally, I made the Marcella Hazan recipe as my go to. But, her recipe takes about 4 hours. I don’t have the ability to keep …