Instant Pot Rindsgoulash [sic] is an traditional Austrian stew seasoned with paprika, one of many varieties of goulash found across continental Europe. The proper German spelling is Rindsgulasch, which translates simply as “beef goulash”. This particular recipe, along with the misspelling, comes to me by way of the Boston Junior League’s 1976 cookbook Presenting Boston… ……
Ingredient: dill seed
Creamed Beans with Dill Seed (Oregon, 2006, adapted)
Creamed Beans with Dill Seed is a simple yet elegant side dish with a unique and alluring flavor profile. The recipe comes to me by way of Recipes of the Heart, a 2006 cookbook from my home congregation. The author is a dear woman who still lives nearby and who I still see regularly. She’s only……
Macaroni with Yogurt Sauce (California, 1990s, adapted)
I can usually figure out what a recipe’s going to taste like just from reading the ingredient list. There’s not a lot new under the sun, and the community cookbooks that I frequently cook from aren’t exactly known for their innovative cuisine. There’s an awful lot of repetition, even within the same cookbook, and many,……
Airy Light Casserole Bread (Oklahoma, 1970s)
Airy Light Casserole Bread is a simple yeast bread that resembles focaccia, but with much less work. The recipe comes to me by way of Adventures in Food, a community cookbook compiled by my parents’ Oklahoma congregation in the late 1970s. I’ve never been particularly good with yeast breads, but was intrigued by the unusual……