Monthly Archives: February 2015

RECIPES Chicken Stock Roasted Red Pepper Doukhobor Borscht Tunisian Pumpkin Egyptian Red Lentil East African Groundnut Roasted Three Tomato Pesto New England Clam Chowder Seafood Chowder Cream of Celery Mushroom Squash Green Split Pea CHICKEN STOCK (makes 2 ½ quarts) … Continue reading →

RECIPES Caesar dressing Honey Mustard Dressing Potato Salad Spinach/Strawberry Capresi Committee Summit Salad Stuffed Avocados CAESAR SALAD DRESSINGS 1. ½ c olive oil, 2tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 large cloves garlic minced, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp anchovy … Continue reading →

RECIPES Brushetta Zippy Crab and Artichoke Dip Pecan Cheese Crisps Sushi Fondue Onion Fritters Onion Bhajis Spanakopita Potato Wedges: Crispy Sweet Potato, Smokey Mexican Beef BRUSHETTA Basic Brushetta. 6 plum tomatoes 2-3 cloves garlic 1-2 tbsp olive oil ½ – … Continue reading →

RECIPES Cowboy Paella Doctari’s Tuna Casserole Tuna Noodle Casserole Trail Sushi Cooking Seafood on the West Coast Trail 1. COWBOY PAELLLA Serves 4 At home: 1 red onion, 1 green pepper, 1 medium fennel bulb coarsely chopped, 2 cloves minced … Continue reading →

RECIPES Tofu Shepherd’s Pie Loaded Potatoes Andean Quinoa Stew Bangkok Noodles Pineapple Almond Couscous Spring Pasta Tofu and Peanut Sauce Couscous and Tempeh Coconut Curry Stir Fry and Tofu Mushroom Burgundy Argentine Lentil Stew Tibetan Dal Bhat Roasted Red Pepper-Garlic-Goat … Continue reading →

DEHYDRATED CHICKEN. Ground chicken works best. Lightly brown breaking up all the chunks with a fork. Dehydrate on leather sheets, bag and store in refrigerator. Dried chicken. Not as successful as dry chunks tend to not rehydrate well and remain … Continue reading →

DEHYDRATING GROUND BEEF: Use only lean ground beef because fatty meat could spoil. Cook until just brown in a frying pan, making sure to continually break down all the chunks with a fork. Pat down with paper towels before drying … Continue reading →

BREAD Traditional sliced bread gets squished pretty badly, it can mould easily, or it goes stale. The same rings true with Greek pitas and other soft flatbread. Only tortillas have a long shelf-life. Soups and stews are better with fresh … Continue reading →

Half of the world’s second largest island (New Guinea), this is Indonesia’s final frontier. Rushing rivers descend from glaciated 5000m peaks through jungle teeming with wildlife ranging from birds of paradise to tree climbing kangaroos. There are 250 exotic cultures. … Continue reading →

PREPACKAGED MEALS – Quick and Easy Chow Many backpackers only eat boiled water only cooking systems. No doubt freeze dried meals are convenient. Pour boiling water in a bag, squish it around, let it set and eat it. No dishes. … Continue reading →