mom – The Nocka Cook Book

“Nobby” Fruit Muffins

INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 c/350g flour (plus 1T for fruit) 1 t baking soda 2 t baking powder 1/2 t cinnamon Pinch salt 1 1/3 c/9.25 oz brown sugar 2/3 c/140 g vegetable oil Optional 1 T lemon zest or 1 t lemon extract 1 egg 1 c/240 g buttermilk 2 t vanilla extract 1 1/2Continue reading ““Nobby” Fruit Muffins”

Pancakes

Pancakes for Breakfast! Fam favorite from author Tomie dePaola in Pancakes for Breakfast PANCAKES 2 cups flour 2 t baking soda (3/4 t if using buttermilk) 3 T melted butter 3 T sugar 1 t salt 3 eggs (separated with whites beaten for fluffier pancakes) 2 c milk (or buttermilk) INSTRUCTIONS Sift dry ingredients. Beat eggsContinue reading “Pancakes”

Ramen Red Cabbage Salad

SALAD 1 bunch scallions 1 head red cabbage 1 c unsalted peanuts 2 packages ramen noodle soup, smash noodles before opening Optional: ½ lb cooked bacon DRESSING 2/3 c salad oil 1/3 c wine vinegar 2 packets of ramen soup seasoning 1/3 c sugar Worcestershire sauce to taste

Silver Palate Chili for a Crowd

Adapted from the Silver Palate Cookbook. INGREDIENTS 2T olive oil 1 lb yellow onions, coarsely chopped 1 lb sausage, hot and or sweet, removed from casing 4 lbs beef chuck, ground 1 can (12 oz) tomato paste 1 ½ T minced garlic 1/3 cup ground cumin ½ cup chili powder ¼ cup Dijon mustard 1Continue reading “Silver Palate Chili for a Crowd”

Rao’s Sausage with Peppers

INGREDIENTS ½ cup olive oil 6 sweet Italian sausages 6 hot Italian sausages 6 peppers, cored, seeded and cut into 1” strips 2 large yellow onions, peeled and cut lengthwise into ½” pieces 3 garlic gloves, peeled and sliced Salt and pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS Heat oil in large saute pan over medium high heat. Continue reading “Rao’s Sausage with Peppers”

Silver Palate Minestrone

Adapted from the Silver Palate Cookbook. Currently on the hunt for meals that can be made ahead for hungry skiers and hikers after a day out in Greensboro. This one hit the spot….add tortellini just before serving unless you don’t mind it turning to mush! INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup olive oil 1 lg yellow onion 4Continue reading “Silver Palate Minestrone”