Delicio Recipe List

I remember eating at Northstar Cafe with my daughters in Columbus, Ohio, shortly after it opened in 2004. I had their amazing breakfast burrito with egg, back beans, sweet potatoes and salsa. I recall telling my daughters that it was the best meal I'd ever eaten. I have to admit, I was probably ravenous, after a long day of Christmas shopping. Inspired by that burrito, I came up with my own concoction ~ not quite as  good as their's but pretty close ;o) Serves 4 Ingredients 4 10" whole wheat tortillas 2 cooked sweet potatoes (lightly smashed) 1 cup cooked black beans (or 1-15 ounce no or low sodium) yellow onion and red pepper, sauteed  4 eggs 4 sandwich size slices of white cheddar cheese (or 4 ounces) Salsa Night before : If using dried beans, soak beans in pan of water overnight (water should extend a few inches above beans).  A few hours before dinner, rinse beans,  cover with fresh water (extending a few inches above beans) and bring to a boil over high heat. Re...

Tofu Tortas & Tostones   I was pleased with my Blue Apron experience! I tried 9 meals - and actually liked all of them. The produce was fresh, with the exception of just one avocado. Here's some things I liked about the service: No meal planning or grocery shopping required  No food waste The recipe cards were nicely written and illustrated and, therefore, easy to follow The experience forced me to experiment with some ingredients that I may not have tried otherwise (e.g., plantain, sriracha) The flavor of some common dishes were greatly enhanced due to the seasoning selections The food portions were big, with leftovers for lunch the next day ;o) The recipe cards inspired me to start being more organized while cooking in the kitchen ~ prepare and chop all ingredients before cooking ~ and reuse the pans during the different steps to save time in clean-up. But, of course, there's usually a down-side... For me, it would be unconscionable to use the service regularly due to th...

Don't you just love a hot breakfast on weekend mornings! This recipe is easy - yet special enough to serve overnight guests... Serves 2  Ingredients 3 Tbsp olive oil (separated) 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces 1 medium red onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika Pinch red pepper flakes 2-3 cups collard greens Salt and pepper, to taste 2 large eggs Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in medium size skillet over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook mixture, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are cooked, about 15-20 minutes. Add collard greens and cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until greens have wilted. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. While hash is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over low-medium heat until hot. Crack the eggs in the pan, keeping them separated, and cover with lid. Cook about 2-3 minutes, or until whites are set and y...

Every Christmas and Easter, my mother-in-law baked kolachi ~ and not just a roll or two. She'd make several rolls of nut, apricot, poppy seed and my favorite, cheese kolachi. And now that she's gone, the tradition lives on through her children.  These rolls are delicious and make our holidays extra special?? Yield: 4 rolls Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups white whole wheat flour 1 tsp salt 3 Tbsps sugar 2 packages dry yeast 1/2 cup warm milk 1/4 pound unsalted butter 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 3 eggs, beaten 1 cup sour cream Dissolve yeast in warm milk (100 - 110 degrees); set aside. Mix together flour, salt and sugar. Add shortening and butter. Mix until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add beaten eggs and sour cream. Add yeast and knead well. Divide dough in 4 parts. Let rise 30 minutes. On a floured surface, roll each part into a rectangle roughly 9" x 14". Spread any type of filling up to an inch of the edges.  (Nut and apricot filling recipes can be found...

I love this healthier version of pancakes. I try to stay away from packaged foods, like pancake mixes that include ingredients I can't pronounce. These pancakes are made with white whole wheat flour and bananas. They taste too delicious to douse with heavy syrup ~ but I do squeeze a bit of 100% pure maple syrup on them ;o) Serves 5-6 ' Ingredients 2 cups white whole wheat flour  2 tsp baking powder  1 1/2 tsp baking soda  1/2 tsp salt  1 Tbsp honey    2 large eggs, lightly beaten  1 3/4 cups milk  2 Tbsps butter, melted, plus extra for frying  2 ripe bananas, mashed Topping of your choice Recipe  In a large bowl, blend together all dry ingredients. Add honey, eggs, milk and melted butter; mix until just combined (don't over mix). Add mashed bananas and stir until blended.  Lightly coat a frying pan with butter and place over medium heat. Add about a 1/4 cup of batter per pancake. When bubbles surface and bottom is browned, flip and ...

My Slovak mother-in-law was a great cook and pierogies were one of her specialties.  It's a simple dish with very basic ingredients.  Her 5 kids continue the tradition of making them during the holidays - my husband and I enjoy making them together. He's great at rolling-out the dough until it's nice and thin ~ and I think that's the trick to making perfect  pierogies. If we run out of filling, he likes to use a seedless prune for the filling ~ easy, and actually pretty delicious! And, of course, you can use an endless number of other fillings, such as sauerkraut, mushrooms, meat, or even fruit. Dough 2 1/2 cups flour  1/4 cup milk  1/2 cup sour cream  1/4 cup butter, melted  2 regular eggs, slightly beaten  1/2 tsp salt  Combine all ingredients and kneed well to make a soft dough. Add a little more milk (if too dry) or flour (if too sticky), if needed.  Roll out on floured board until thin.  Cut into squares or circles (I make circ...

In Ohio, especially during football season, buckeye balls are a very popular candy??. In fact, Ohio and buckeye balls pretty much go together ~ just like peanut butter and chocolate. They were named, of course, for their resemblance to the nut of the Ohio buckeye tree.  Ingredients 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter  1/2 cup butter, softened  1 tsp vanilla extract  1 16-ounce package confectioners sugar  1 6-ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips  2 Tbsp solid shortening  Line cookie sheet with wax paper. Mix peanut butter, margarine, vanilla and sugar until smooth. Shape into 1" balls. Place on baking sheet and refrigerate until firm, at least 10 minutes. In the meantime, melt chocolate chips and shortening over simmering water on top of double boiler. Stir until melted and smooth (can also use microwave).  When smooth, pour a portion into small cup.  Remove balls from refrigerator. Dip each ball in chocolate mixture so 3/4 of ball is covered...

?? this salad! Farro is a hearty grain that's high in fiber and protein. It's similar to quinoa but a little more tender. It's paired up with avocado, beet and topped with hummus and walnuts. Serves 3-4 Ingredients 6-ounce package baby spinach 3/4 cup farro  1 large red beet (or 12-ounce can) 1 avocado, pit, peel and slice 1 shallot or small red onion, finely chopped 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp vinegar Dash of sugar 3 Tbsps toasted walnuts, roughly chopped 1/4 cup hummus Fresh tarragon, if desired Cut beet in quarters and place in medium pan of boiling water; cook for 30 minutes, or until tender. Drain. After slightly cooled, rub skins off and discard; then dice beet into 1" pieces. Place farro in medium pan with salted boiling water water; cook for 17 minutes, or until tender. Drain and return to pot. While beet and farro are cooking, make vinaigrette by combining finely chopped onions, vinegar, and olive oil; season with salt, pepper and dash of sugar and whisk until wel...

Being Southern, I was shocked that I never had the traditional Tomato Gravy. Mama never made it. We had plenty of tomatoes on the table all summer, but she never made gravy or creamed them. Maybe she didn't know about it, or maybe she didn't like it. I'll never know, but I had to try it! It isn't like spaghetti sauce or tomato sauce. It is more like creamed tomatoes. Most Southerners that make tomato gravy, make it a lot thinner than mine. I like to leave the tomatoes chunky. It has more texture and doesn't turn into soup! This is the easiest "gravy" you'll ever make! Creamed Tomatoes over Biscuits 1 pint chopped tomatoes* 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1/3 cup flour 1/3 cup milk salt pepper 3 Tbsp butter Put tomatoes and garlic into saucepan over medium heat. While tomatoes are simmering, whisk together  flour and milk  in a bowl. Add milk mixture to warm tomatoes. Bring to a low boil. Stir in butter, salt and pepper. Serve over rice, biscuits or buttered toas...

It's hard to describe falafel to someone who hasn't tasted it (except to say it's delicious ;o) because there's really nothing else quite like it. Most falafel is deep fried but this healthier version is cooked in a frying pan with just a little olive oil. These tasty little patties are a bit crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside and have just the right amount of seasoning to give them a little kick. I like to serve falafel with pita bread, hummus and Chopped Salad (see recipe under " Salads " label). Ingredients 1/2 lb chickpeas, uncooked 1 leek, cleaned and trimmed 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped 2 large cloves of garlic, minced 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 2 Tbsp white whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking soda Recipe Night Before: Remove any damaged chickpeas or grit. Place in colander and rinse.  Put chickpeas in a large bowl and cover with cold water, ex...

Crunchy, chewy, nutty, crumbly, chocolatey cookies is one reason this blog is called, "Peg's MOSTLY Healthy Recipes"??! For the most part, I eat healthy, but I also enjoy eating sweets, in moderation. Baking them is (almost) more fun than eating them!!! When I put my hair back and apron on, my family knows I mean business ;o) The American Cooking Guild published a cookies recipe book many years ago - and from that little recipe book, I found my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe (and that's why it's called " World's Best Chocolate Chip Cookies ").  I tweaked it a bit and also created some variations, using the basic batter. In fact, I generally prepare the basic dough; then divide it into two or three bowls, adding different nuts and candies to each bowl. By the look of your cookie tray, it appears as though you've been baking for hours!  You'll enjoy this recipe as much as I have?? ~ guaranteed ~ and be ready to share it with everyone t...

With the threat of winter weather (ice, freezing rain and snow) this weekend, I think we could all use some comfort food! Check out these recipe links to my favorites soups, stews, breads and cornbread! The links are under each picture! Thanks and Enjoy!   Loaded Baked Potato Soup 15 Bean Soup with Ham   Beef Stew Mama's Catfish Stew   Deluxe Cheeseburger Soup   Simple Old Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup   Greek Lemon Chicken Soup   Tuscan Soup   Hushpuppies   Cornbread Recipes   Upside Down Vidalia Cornbread Pizza Monkey Bread   Italian Herb and Cheddar Loaf     Stuffed French Loaf Stuffed Biscuits   Cheddar Bay Biscuits