Basic Jam Muffins
1 1/2 cups flour (all-purpose or unbleached)
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup butter, softened or melted
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla or almond extract
3/4 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup finely chopped or slivered nuts (opt)
Jam
Stir together flour, baking powder, soda and salt. In separate bowl, beat butter [...]
Not On Our Watch: The Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond
by Don Cheadle and John Prendergast
Summary: Do something.
Out of Poverty: What Works When Traditional Approaches Fail
by Paul Polak of International Development Enterprises
Summary:
Find out what poor people want, develop and sell solutions at prices they can afford (even [...]
Puliogare or Puliyogare (said “puliogaree”) is a South Indian dish also known as Tamarind Rice in English. It is a little sour, a little sweet and a little spicy. And very delicious. Serve by itself, with a salad, or raita. This is a quick and easy version using packaged Puliogare Powder.
Easy [...]
WINTER VEGETABLE CHICKEN SOUP
1 Tbsp olive oil
4 cups chicken, cut in bite-size pieces
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups carrots, sliced
2 cups potatoes, cubed
3 1/2 cups cabbage, coarsely chopped
1/2 apple, peeled and chopped
1/2 tsp pepper or to taste
1 tsp salt or to taste
opt. red pepper flakes, to taste
1 – 2 cans chicken broth
additional water [...]
Poulet and Dumplings (Chicken and Dumplings)
2 lbs bone-in chicken or about 5 – 6 chicken thighs (or a whole 4lb chicken, if you like, and then use about half of it)
water to cover
1 Tbsp butter or olive oil
4 carrots
2 stalks celery
1 large onion
1 can french cut green beans
salt and pepper to taste
Cover chicken in water [...]