WILD MUSHROOM STEW WITH COCONUT SAUCE KHUMBI KI TARKARI This makes a lovely first course, served plain or on toast. I make it with a mixture of the fresh mushrooms that are available to me—hon-shimeji (also called beech mushrooms, as they grow on beech trees),...
A simple soup that I loved as a child. It reminds me of Indian hotel soups in the waning years of the Raj. SERVES 4–6 • 3 tablespoons olive or peanut oil • ½ teaspoon whole cumin seeds • ¼ teaspoon whole fennel seeds • 1 medium onion (about 6½ oz), peeled and chopped...
PREP: 40 minutes BAKE: 32 minutes STAND: 10 minutes OVEN: 350°F MAKES 4 servings 8 dried manicotti shells Nonstick cooking spray 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms 1⁄2 cup chopped green onions (4) 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed 1 12- to 16-ounce package soft...
PREP: 25 minutes BAKE: 1 hour STAND: 15 minutes OVEN: 325°F MAKES 6 servings 8 ounces crusty country Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups) 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, drained 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach,...
PREP: 35 minutes BAKE: 30 minutes STAND: 10 minutes OVEN: 350°F MAKES 6 servings 2 cups chopped onions (2 large) 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (8 ounces) 11⁄2 pounds zucchini and/or yellow summer squash, thinly sliced (6...
PREP: 35 minutes BAKE: 35 minutes STAND: 10 minutes OVEN: 350°F MAKES 6 servings 1 21⁄4 -pound spaghetti squash (1 medium) 1⁄4 cup water 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 3⁄4 cup chopped red or green sweet pepper (1 medium) 1⁄2 cup chopped onion (1 medium) 3 cloves...
PREP: 35 minutes BAKE: 20 minutes STAND: 10 minutes OVEN: 350°F MAKES 6 to 8 servings 5 cups peeled and coarsely chopped eggplant (1 medium) 4 cups thinly sliced zucchini (3 medium) 2 cups coarsely chopped red sweet peppers (3 medium) 1 cup coarsely chopped onion (1...
PREP: 35 minutes BAKE: 35 minutes STAND: 10 minutes OVEN: 400°F MAKES 4 servings 1 pound potatoes (3 medium), sliced 1⁄4 inch thick 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil 3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (8 ounces) 2⁄3 cup thinly sliced leeks (2 medium) 2 cloves...
PREP: 35 minutes BAKE: 1 hour 12 minutes STAND: 20 minutes OVEN: 400°F MAKES 12 servings 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound rutabagas, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut...
PREP: 20 minutes BAKE: 35 minutes STAND: 15 minutes OVEN: 375°F MAKES 8 servings 1 cup chopped onion (1 large) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 12 6-inch corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (8 ounces) 2 4-ounce...
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