Both Jack and Anne love Arctic char. Some people compare it to salmon, but it has a lighter, more delicate flavor. They prefer it raw when Jack pulls it from an icy Arctic stream, but cook it when they buy it in “the south.” (Serves 2) 2 6 oz. Arctic char filets 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 Tbsp. butter Preheat […]
From Carola’s Brazilian neighbor, Sinclei: (Serves 6) 1 lb. dried beans—pinto, red, or black 10 cups water 2 cups onion, chopped 2 whole garlic cloves, finely minced, or more as desired 4 Tbsp. olive oil or more as desired, divided use 2 bay leaves salt and pepper to taste Exact measurements don’t really […]
This is a favorite beverage on a hot day anywhere Latinx people congregate, including at Carola’s house. It goes well with quesadillas. Bottom of Form Makes 2 quarts 1 cup water 3/4 to 1 cup sugar (depending on how sweet you want it) 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers 1/2 cinnamon stick, a few thin slices ginger, […]
This quick snack is one of Hal’s favorites. For each serving: 1 flour tortilla thin slices of Monterrey Jack cheese or other cheese that melts well oil salsa (optional) On medium low heat, warm one side of the tortilla until it just begins to bubble up. While it’s warming, brush the up side […]
(Serves 12) 2 cups flour or 1 1/2 cups flour + 2/3 cup uncooked oatmeal 2 Tbsp. sugar 3 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 3 ozs. cold butter (3/4 of a stick, 6 TBS) 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup raisins, sweetened dried cranberries, or minced crystalized ginger (optional) Preheat the oven […]
(Serves 6) 1/2 cup flour 2/3 cup cornmeal 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk 1/3 cup butter (2/3 of a stick) Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Combine the dry ingredients. Mix in the milk. In the oven, melt the butter on a […]
If Carola and Hal agree on little else, they do agree that a dollop of fresh whipped cream on top of this dessert – or some vanilla sauce – makes this one of the best desserts they have ever eaten. 1/2 cup raisins or dried sweetened cranberries 1 1/4 cups milk 12 ozs. bread […]
Maata makes this every Friday for visitors who come to pick up their mail flown into Ungavaq by Laura. Anne learned to make it in Quest for the Ivory Caribou. (Makes 1 loaf) 2 1/2 tsp. dry yeast 1/2 tsp. sugar 1/4 cup water, lukewarm 1 cup water, lukewarm 2 Tbsp. butter 2 Tbsp. brown […]
This one is from Carola’s Tia (Aunt) Maria, and it is perfect with afternoon tea: (Serves 12) 1 cup oatmeal 1 1/4 cups boiling water 1/2 cup butter, room temperature (1 stick) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 2 egg yolks, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp. […]
A recipe from Mae, Anne’s first Mother-in Law: (Serves 12) 2 cups sugar 2 Tbsp. butter, at room temperature (1/4 stick) 2 egg yolks, at room temperature 2 cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 cup milk 1 tsp. vanilla 2 egg whites, at room temperature Grease and flour two 9“-round pans. Preheat the […]