pastry crust

1/2 lb (1 1/4 c) dry fava beans

4 egg yolks

1/2 c cottage cheese

4 T sugar

6 T butter, softened

4 t cinnamon

cook beans until soft, drain & mush to a paste, cool & mix in yolks. add cottage cheese (do not drain) butter, sugar. and cinnamon, pour into crust and bake at 350 for about 50 min

Mushroom Tart

pastry crust

1 lb mushrooms, sliced & parboiled 2 min

9 oz hard cheese (parmesan)

1 T oil

1 t ginger

1/4 t cinnamon

1/8 t cloves

1/8 t grains of paradise

1/4 t sugar

mix and add to crust, bake at 350 for 20-25 min

Pickled Mushrooms

1 c white wine, 12 white peppercorns, 1/8 t grated ginger, 1 crushed nutmeg, 1/8 t mace = simmer 10 min 8 oz mushrooms, 1/8 t salt = let sit until juices extract then cook 10 min on high heat Drain mushrooms and place in jars then cover with hot wine mixture and seal

Rapes in Pottage

1 lb turnips, parsnips, or carrots

6 threads saffron (omit for poorer character)

2 t honey

2 c broth

1 t salt

1/2 t cinnamon

1/2 lb onions (1 lb leeks for wealthier character)

1/2 t ginger (omit for poorer character)

Parboil turnips for 15 min & drain, mince veggies & add to broth, add spices & simmer 20 min

Spinach Tart

20 oz chopped spinach

3/4 c sour cream

2 T melted butter

2 t sugar

1 t salt

1/4 t pepper

2 piece pastry crust

cook and squeeze spinach , blend in ingredients and pour into shell, top & decorate, bake at 375 for 40 min

Vegetable Pottage

6 c broth

3 c oatmeal

3 c cabbage, chopped fine

2 c chopped spinach

1 minced garlic clove

salt & pepper

butter

simmer until oats are done

Roasted Onions

Onions

butter

aslt & pepper

honey

Peel onions, keeping root intact, and put in buttered pan with the root side down. Cut a cross in the top of each. Rub with butter all over and season. Bake at 350 for 30-45 min. When fully cooked, drizzle each with a little honey.

Buttered Greens

4lb Spinach, Cabbage, Green leaves, Onion, Leeks, Parsley, etc.

8oz Diced stale bread or croutons

4oz Butter

Salt

Select any combination of vegetables and herbs, then prepare and chop them. Cover vegetables with water, add butter and bring to a boil, add salt to taste. Reduce heat and cook until vegetables are tender, then drain. Place bread or croutons in serving bowl and cover with cooked vegetables.

Cauliflower In Sauce

1 Cauliflower

1oz Butter

1oz Dried mushrooms

1oz Capers

½ glass White wine

2 Anchovy fillets

2 tbsp Olive oil

Salt

Water

Cook cauliflower in salted water and cut into florets. Soak the mushrooms in hot water for 15 minutes. Squeeze and mince them. Mince anchovies and capers and brown them in olive oil in a large saucepan. Add mushrooms, white wine and cauliflower. Cook covered for 15 minutes over low heat. Add salt to taste.

A Dish of Peas

2lb Peas (frozen or fresh)

2-3 Small onions, finely chopped

3 tbsp Olive oil

Salt

Sugar to taste

Pinch saffron

Bring the onions and peas to the boil the onions and peas, add salt and sugar to taste. Reduce heat slightly and cook until tender. Check seasoning. Drain and serve. Dress with a little extra olive oil if desired.

Fritters of Herbs

1lb Flour

8-16 fl oz Lukewarm water

8 tbsp of Mixed green herbs: Savory, Parsley, Marjoram, etc.

1 tbsp Yeast

½ tsp Salt

Oil for deep frying

Honey to garnish

Dissolve the yeast in a little of the water. Mix together the flour, herbs, and salt. Add the yeast and enough of the water to make a smooth, thick batter. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, then drop by spoonful into hot oil, frying until a light golden brown. Garnish with honey.

Mushrooms

33 fl oz Broth

8oz Mushrooms sliced

1 Large onion sliced

¼ tsp Ground cloves

¼ tsp Pepper

1 pinch Saffron

Place mushrooms, onions, and broth in saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and add spices. Cook until tender. Drain and serve.

Mushroom Pie

1-1½lb Mushrooms whole button or sliced

2 tbsp Olive oil

4oz Cheese, grated

½ tsp Salt

½ tsp Ginger

¼ tsp Pepper

1 9" Pastry case (lid optional)

Preheat oven to 180°C: 350°F: Gas 4 Parboil or sauté the mushrooms, drain. Add oil, cheese, and spices, mixing well. Place in pastry case, add lid if desired, Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until pastry is a golden brown.