These handy little snacks are easy to make and there are no dirty dishes. Just 2 ingredients and a napkin and you are ready to eat in less than 5 minutes! See the Notes below for more ideas. Yield: 1 serving (2 quesadillas per person) Ingredients: Directions: Lay the flour tortillas on a napkin. Put… Continue reading Toaster Quesadillas
Category: Recipes
Our recipes are delicious and home-tested. Each recipe includes tips from Chef Debra on how to use our kitchen tools to make cooking easy and efficient for blind and vision-impaired cooks.
Chef Debra Erickson is the founder of The Blind Kitchen and an instructor at the Oregon Commission for the Blind. The Blind Kitchen offers adaptive tools, helpful strategies, and specialized knowledge to people who are blind or vision impaired and want to cook safely, confidently, and independently. Our collections of kitchen tools are available online as are our short instructional videos. Shipping is always free! Everyone has a place at the table in The Blind Kitchen.
Monterey Jack Burgers with Lime Aioli
Say goodbye to boring hamburgers. These flavorful beefy burgers are bursting with taste and are perfectly complimented with a zesty lime aioli and Monterey Jack cheese. Aioli is a sauce made with garlic and olive oil and found in Mediterranean, French, and Spanish cuisines. In this recipe we take a shortcut and use mayonnaise and garlic… Continue reading Monterey Jack Burgers with Lime Aioli
BBQ Sauce
Note: This flavorful zesty sauce is perfect for grilling or as a side dip! You can substitute molasses for the Worcestershire sauce for a vegan version. Yield: about 2 cups of BBQ sauce (about 8 servings) Ingredients: Method Prepare your work area: TBK Recipe suggestion: Measure and mix the dried herbs and spices together before… Continue reading BBQ Sauce
Creamy Lemon-Basil Dressing
The sweetness of the basil and the tartness of the lemon come together in this delicious and creamy dressing! Just add all ingredients to a blender or food processor, mix well, and refrigerate until ready to use! Yield: 12 ounces of dressing (10 to 14 servings) Note: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours after blending… Continue reading Creamy Lemon-Basil Dressing
Whipped Chantilly Cream
This is a 3 ingredient treat that takes less than 30 minutes to provide a flavorful treat for family and friends! The whipped Chantilly cream recipe is designed to be a teaching tool for cooks who are returning to their kitchens. If you are already comfortable cooking with vision loss, you may not need the… Continue reading Whipped Chantilly Cream
Gourmet Green Bean Casserole
A Chef Debra Inspiration! The gourmet green bean casserole recipe is designed to be a teaching tool for cooks who are returning to their kitchens. If you are already comfortable cooking with vision loss, you may not need the details in the included links. If you are new to our tools and new to cooking… Continue reading Gourmet Green Bean Casserole
Crispy onion strips
A Chef Debra Inspiration! The crispy onion strips recipe is designed to be a teaching tool for cooks who are returning to their kitchens. If you are already comfortable cooking with vision loss, you may not need the details in the included links. If you are new to our tools and new to cooking with… Continue reading Crispy onion strips
Traditional green bean casserole
This recipe is designed to be a teaching tool for cooks who are returning to their kitchens. If you are already comfortable cooking with vision loss, you may not need the details in the included links. If you are new to our tools and new to cooking with vision loss, these recipes as written and… Continue reading Traditional green bean casserole