Recipes by Linda Simon

United States Chef

	Dangerous Three Seed Brittle by Linda Simon Look at those shards, they could put an eye out. This is not your grandma’s brittle. First off, there are no peanuts. Just seeds. Green pepitas (pumpkin seeds), black sesame seeds, and yellow mustard seeds. Grandma added baking soda, it foamed and added air to her brittle. But that also makes it opaque. I leave it out so the…	1 vote 1803 views
	Simple and Quick Wild Rice Chicken Soup by Linda Simon A client requested Wild Rice Soup, please. I responded “sure”. Then I searched some of my favorite online recipe sites. Allrecipes.com had a likely candidate, Wild Rice Soup III, submitted by Diane. I adapted it for a pressure cooker, as I often do. Why take an hour to cook something delicious and healthful, when it can be done in…	1 vote 9379 views
	Timtana Spice Muffins by Linda Simon Please let me introduce you to timtana, a new gluten free whole grain flour. It is dark and handsome. A flour with substance. Montana Gluten Free Processors are working with the Celiac Sprue Association, who called for volunteers to develop recipes for timtana flour. I like to try new foods and answered the call. They sent me a…	1 vote 3024 views
	Make Ahead Pesto Polenta Lasagna by Linda Simon This recipe is from allrecipes.com, submitted by Fiffen. It is a super simple do ahead dish. All it requires is layering purchased ingredients, packaging, and baking. Sometimes you just need a plop and drop dinner. This one is rich and satisfying, a small serving is filling. Serve with a green salad and vinaigrette on a meatless…	1 vote 2067 views
	Silky Tofu Chocolate Pudding aka Chocolate “Moose” by Linda Simon Pudding, mousse, or “moose.” Which is it? Whayever you want. It is the texture of pudding when it is served right away. It firms to mousse consistency when it is chilled for a few hours. How much liquid you add factors in too. This recipe is very malleable. The only two constants required are silken tofu and chocolate. Liquid…	1 vote 2015 views
	Snack on Crunchy Buckwheat Groats by Linda Simon Plain buckwheat groats have a soft crunch right out of the bag. But I wanted to try dressing them up a bit, and this was an addictive hit. Yes, it is. It means a grain without the hull. Except that buckwheat isn’t truly a grain. And it is not wheat. So maybe it isn’t the best word here, but it is what this whole seed is called.…	1 vote 2466 views
	Hungarian Beef Stew by Linda Simon No, the caraway seeds are not negotiable. This started as a recipe called Hungarian Goulash from Cooking Light. To me it is really more stew than goulash. “Goulash” to Wisconsinites is a mishmash of ground beef, tomatoes (maybe canned tomato soup), and macaroni. Seasoning is limited to salt and pepper, possibly an onion. It…	1 vote 2489 views
	Beef and UnBarley Soup by Linda Simon Hum? Doesn’t barely have gluten? Yes, you are right. But certified gluten free oat groats don’t. Please let me introduce you. Oat groats make a fantastic gluten free stand-in for glutinous barely. Oat groats are truly whole grains. And no doubt about it, they are tasty, filling and nutritious. Two new pilot studies from…	1 vote 2541 views
	Chocolate Angel Food Cake with Teff Flour by Linda Simon This ethereal gluten free cake melts in your mouth. It tastes like sweet chocolate air. It is dairy free, and great plain for every day. Or add a sauce or two for a spectacular treat. As my daughter says, “This is a thousand times better than store bought”. That’s if you can even find it. Homemade and preservative free, it stays…	1 vote 6085 views
	Cranberry Cole Slaw by Linda Simon Are you craving crunchy freshness right about now? When meltingly tender slow-cooked stews and soups predominate. They are welcome, but sometimes you want some bite-y food. And make that simple, quick, healthy, and low cal too, please. I like this lightly dressed and fat free. But you can easily add oil if you want to increase…	1 vote 3880 views