As we deal with the recent events...as our hearts and prayers go out, and we know that no words or sentiments can ameliorate what Newton is going through....we try to comfort each other,
and perhaps even seek some comfort and order for
and perhaps even seek some comfort and order for
ourselves amidst the chaos....
palomasea
On this gray Sunday....
a Donna Hay cook up with dear blog friend
Dzintra, was just what I needed...
issue 64
For the main meal....
Harissa Chicken with Spiced Eggplant
p.42
palomasea
I actually made my own Harissa paste..
Just looked at the ingredients on the tube at the grocery store...
I mixed cayenne, crushed garlic, salt,
olive oil, cumin, and smoked paprika...
Turned out well, I think...
The lemon sauce on the eggplant
was a surprising flavor combination, but very yummy...
All of this Mediterranean goodness was served
on a bed of steamed collard greens...
The real comfort came at dessert....
palomasea
This is Chocolate Three-Milk Cake...(p.139)
topped with a tangy yogurt and vanilla frosting...
Soaked in a combo of condensed and plain milk with melted chocolate...
oh boy.
I modified both recipes a bit so that
I could use as much of what I already had on hand.
Thank you dear Dzintra...and Donna Hay...
Peace and comfort to all....
palomasea
Please visit Dzintra's lovely blog to see which luscious meal she prepared....
Blessings
a Donna Hay cook up with dear blog friend
Dzintra, was just what I needed...
For the main meal....
Harissa Chicken with Spiced Eggplant
p.42
I actually made my own Harissa paste..
Just looked at the ingredients on the tube at the grocery store...
I mixed cayenne, crushed garlic, salt,
olive oil, cumin, and smoked paprika...
Turned out well, I think...
The lemon sauce on the eggplant
was a surprising flavor combination, but very yummy...
All of this Mediterranean goodness was served
on a bed of steamed collard greens...
The real comfort came at dessert....
This is Chocolate Three-Milk Cake...(p.139)
topped with a tangy yogurt and vanilla frosting...
Soaked in a combo of condensed and plain milk with melted chocolate...
oh boy.
I modified both recipes a bit so that
I could use as much of what I already had on hand.
Thank you dear Dzintra...and Donna Hay...
Peace and comfort to all....
palomasea
Please visit Dzintra's lovely blog to see which luscious meal she prepared....
Blessings
Sweet Irina, I have been away too long and miss your uplifting messages. Our hearts go out to Newtown knowing that it will take a very long time to heal the pain. What sadness I feel for those children, the families and all of us...
ReplyDeleteBises,
Genie
nice cooking and presentation
ReplyDeleteOh how I wish we could enjoy this TOGETHER. Comfort indeed, is what we all need. Love you dear sister, Anita
ReplyDeleteSounds and looks YUMMY! Irina, can I have dessert first? :) Absolutely divine!! BTW, I love your sweet polka dot dishes :)
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Loi
Oh Dearest Irina...comfort food indeed! Now I will have to go back re read my issue and have a second look at all the recipes...I will see it now through fresh eyes. How cool to make your own Harissa....I have not had this before and will have a look out for it now! Blessings to you Sweet Friend...Dzintra xo
ReplyDeleteHow has this blog escaped me? I joined today, dear bubbly one :-). I love cooking too especially when we feel we need to do this. I spent yesterday all day in this venture, buying foods, reorganizing the refrigerator, making fresh fruit juices and put into pretty bottles, and today will continue in the kitchen because the chef of the house is MIA, tired of working with food and so I have pick up the work for us both...today I will try to make my organic and raw (delish!) Celestial Chocolate Orbs and package them pretty if I don't eat them all. And other things, crafting and keeping busy as my heart has also gone MIA or has broken altogether, not sure. lady
ReplyDeleteThese, indeed, do sound like verily comforting dishes, especially the dessert!
ReplyDeleteDear Irina, I would love to wish you and your family all the blessings of a magical Christmas season! May your days be filled with love and light. I am grateful to know you.