Lohimuhennos is a hearty salmon and potato stew from Finland. The name lohimuhennos is a simple compound word in Finnish. Lohi=salmon. Muhennos=stew. For a language that is largely impenetrable to non-native speakers, this is about as easy as it comes. The recipe comes to me by way of a 1939 cookbook: Recipes from “Round” the……
Ingredient: unsalted butter
Instant Pot Rindsgoulash (Boston Junior League, 1976, adapted)
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… ……
Tomato Pudding (adapted from The Black Family Reunion Cookbook, 1991)
Tomato Pudding is a simple casserole-style side dish meant to accompany a rich Southern meal. Or maybe it’s a dessert. The recipe’s original author, Cincinnati restaurateur Barbara Bond, isn’t quite sure. This recipe comes to me by way of The Black Family Reunion Cookbook, a recipe book compiled by the National Council of Negro Women…….
Macaroni and Cheese with White Sauce (adapted from the Black Family Reunion Cookbook, 1991)
Macaroni and Cheese with White Sauce is an old-school casserole-style macaroni and cheese, easy enough for a busy weeknight. The recipe is adapted from The Black Family Reunion Cookbook, compiled by the National Council of Negro Women. Despite its Simon and Schuster imprint and classy hardbound printing, The Black Family Reunion Cookbook has the same……
Sausages in a Curry Sauce (adapted from The Mystery Chef’s Never Fail Cookbook, 1949)
Sausages in a Curry Sauce is a simple and inexpensive comfort food suitable for all seasons. While its perhaps a close cousin to a traditional currywurst, Sausages in a Curry Sauce eschews the traditional tomato-based sauce for a sweet-tart curry gravy. This recipe comes adapted from The Mystery Chef’s Never Fail Cookbook (1949), an odd……
Sesame Asparagus (adapted from Light & Easy Cookbook, Country Kitchen Collection 1990s)
Sesame Asparagus is a simple way to spruce up steamed asparagus. Adapted from the Light & Easy Cookbook (1990s) it is, true to form, both light and easy. Not quite as light as plain steamed asparagus, I suppose, but still weighing in around 100 calories per serving. The Light & Easy Cookbook is part of……
Sesame Baked Chicken (Oregon, 1974, adapted)
Sesame Baked Chicken is a delightfully different take on old school oven-baked chicken. If you’ve come looking for sweet and sticky Asian style fried chicken you’ve come to the wrong place: this is more Shake ‘n Bake than Panda Express. This recipe comes courtesy of No Regrets, a 1974 cookbook compiled by the Portland,……
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,……
Long Grain Pistachio Risotto (adapted from Private Collection, Junior League of Palo Alto, 1980)
Long Grain Pistachio Risotto was a recipe born of necessity. Last Saturday I found some beautiful scallops at my local Asian market and made an impulse buy for Sunday dinner. I needed a couple of good sides to round out the meal. After ruling out pasta, polenta, and pilaf I remembered a risotto dish from……