Dinner with a Gypsy...

This post was ment for yesterday... I totally forgot! We have had our fair share of connection issues around here lately and in dealing with that I totally missed the wagon train... but here we are anyway, pulling up the rear, baubles adorned and skirts flowing!

 So come sit with me by the campfire... and listen as the old ones tell their tales.

Have your fortune told and let me fill your belly...

Here is our offering...

                           GYPSY STEW

{photo credit: Traveling Gypsy Cravan}

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 large chopped onions (2 cups)
2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup chopped celery (1 large stalk)

2 cups peeled chopped sweet potato 

3 cups vegetable broth 

1 bay leaf 

2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon basil
1 dash cinnamon
cayenne pepper, to taste
1 cup chopped tomato 
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
1 tablespoon tamari

Directions:

 Heat oil in large pot, and saute onion, garlic, celery and potato for about 5 minutes.

Add broth, bay leaf, and spices, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer (covered) 15 minutes. Add tomatoes, peppers and chick peas, simmer at least 10 minutes more.

Stir in tamari and serve.

                                                                                                          recipe courtesy of food.com

Momma Tips...

1} The longer you simmer this the yummier it is... and its one of those dishes that the leftovers taste even more amazing than the first night!

2} Add a little fresh pumpkin... you will thank me.

3} Best if served on a sweet autumn evening... fireside, with a side of this...

GYPSY BREAD

1 loaf French bread
1 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1 sm. onion, chopped
1/3 to 1/2 c. mayonnaise
2 tbsp. minced green pepper (optional)
2 tsp. white wine vinegar
1/2 tsp. curry powder
1/2 c. chopped ripe olives

Slice the loaf of bread lengthwise. Combine the rest of the ingredients into a smooth spreadable consistency. Spread on the bread and broil at least 6 inches from the heating unit until cheese melts.

Momma tips...

I like to make a lovely soda bread but really thats up to you
You can grill this and its amazing... perfect for the campfire!
  
Enjoy your Gypsy Dreams~

Be good to each other!       

PS... join the caravan! Pop on over to Gypsy Dreams Blog to see what adventures may await you!