Scalloped Potatoes

From a random collection of websites

forgot to take pic - pic source

The Recipe

Preheat oven to 350°  F

In a heavy bottomed pot cook the following
  1 diced onion         2 cloves of garlic
  1/4 cup of butter   handful of chopped chives

When soft, add the following and stir till it becomes a thick sauce
1/4 c. four         1/2 t. salt or bullion cubes          pepper
2.5 c. milk         1/4 cup of butter

Slice 6-8 potatoes and layer in lasagna or casserole pan with the sauce from above. Top with shredded cheese (optional) and cover with lid or foil and bake for 45 minutes then remove foil and bake for an additional 10 - 45 minutes as needed

The Review

Delightful - very creamy without the need for cream or sour cream - husband stated its the best scalloped potatoes he's ever had.

Yellow Dahl

From taste.com.au

The Recipe

Simmer in a pot for 12 min
   2 c. lentils
   4 c. water
   2 T. ginger 


Simmer in a pan
   2 T. of oil, butter, or ghee
   1 onion died
   2 crushed garlic cloves
   1 t. cumin
   2 t. tumeric
   1/2 t. garam masala

Combine the lentils and onion, add
    2 T.  lemon juice
    1 t.  salt

Simmer for additional 5 min and serve over rice

The Review

This is a side dish - keep in mind that I don't like spicy things so I eliminated any chili pepper inclusions from the original recipe. Very nice as a side with a spicy curry.

Scones

From Company's Coming Bread Book

The Recipe

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Mix the following in a bowl:
   3 c. flour
   1 T. granulated sugar
   4 t. baking powder
   1/2 t. baking soda
   3/4 t. salt
(optional for savory scones)
   1 t. oregano
   1/4 t. garlic powder
   1/4 t. basil
 
Cut in till crumbly
   6 T. butter 

Add the following and stir to make a soft dough
    1 egg beaten
    1 c. buttermilk or kefir

Turn onto floured surface, knead 6 times, roll and cut into 1/2" rounds or wedges. 
Bake for 12 min if on pre-heated baking stone, or 20 min if on baking sheet

The Review

Amazing! Used Organic Medows Kefir and the dough grew quite a bit fast - super flakey and tall and delicious!