I grew up eating S&B Japanese curry, but in the past year I learned about Ottogi Korean curry, which is a cut above. We made this recipe while on vacation: https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/curry-rice In this recipe, Maangchi calls for 100 g of Korean curry powder, which is the standard packet size for Ottogi curry powder. We used… Continue reading Korean curry by Maangchi
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Indian black-eyed pea curry, Instant Pot style
As very late converts, we recently purchased an Instant Pot. For our first attempt with this new device, we tried one of our favorite stovetop recipes, Shubhra Ramineni’s black-eyed pea curry. We followed the Instant Pot instructions here: https://pipingpotcurry.com/instant-pot-black-eyed-peas-curry-lobhia/ but we used the ingredients from Shubhra’s recipe. Our only prinary modifications were to use uncooked…… Continue reading Indian black-eyed pea curry, Instant Pot style
Basmati rice, stovetop method
We are away from home, without access to my beloved rice cooker. We followed this stovetop recipe for basmati rice, and we are impressed how well it turned out: https://www.recipetineats.com/how-to-cook-basmati-rice/ Our modifications: first, we did rinse the basmati rice a few times and soaked for a few minutes (this is based on great tips from…… Continue reading Basmati rice, stovetop method
Indian lentils and rice (dal kichdi)
We made this recipe using jasmine rice: https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/dal-khichdi-recipe/ At the end of natural release after pressure cooking, we folded in about 2 oz of baby spinach to the kichdi. The flavors were strong and it was tasty, but we found the rice mushy. We garnished with fresh cilantro. (Apr. 2024)
Pakistani chick peas and rice (chana pulao)
I am a big fan of beans and rice in many forms, and I love trying new recipes exploring this combination. We made this recipe: https://fatimacooks.net/chana-pilau-pulao-pakistani-chickpeas-rice/ We followed it very closely, and it yielded a delicately seasoned dish that we inhaled. Our modifications: first, we sliced a medium red onion along the grain. Second, we…… Continue reading Pakistani chick peas and rice (chana pulao)
Furikake tomato sandwich
This is an easy shortcut that mimics a BLT: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1024442-furikake-tomato-sandwich?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share. Very tasty. We applied only a thin layer of mayo. (Apr. 2024)
Potato leek soup
My husband loves potato-leek soup. We decided to try this straightforward, relatively healthy SkinnyTaste version: https://www.skinnytaste.com/potato-leek-soup/ This soup was delicious and satisfying. (Apr. 2024) Note: We recommend this method to thoroughly clean leeks: https://www.wellplated.com/how-to-clean-leeks/
Chocolate-coated cornflake clusters (roses des sables)
We first tried these no-bake cookies at ClubMed, and they are addictive. We made a half-recipe on a whim based on pantry ingredients, which we converted into 7 Tbsp Ghirardelli (100 g) semi-sweet chips, 2.5 Tbsp unsalted butter, and 2 cups cornflakes. We brushed the inside of two mini-muffin pans (12 wells per pan) with… Continue reading Chocolate-coated cornflake clusters (roses des sables)
Ina Garten’s lentil soup
We craved homemade lentil soup, and I remembered Ina Garten's recipe from many years ago. Unlike in the past, I followed the recipe almost exactly: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lentil-vegetable-soup-recipe-1948822. We slightly reduced the salt to 2 tsp and used 1 3/4 Tbsp barrel-aged red wine vinegar. This is a delicious and comforting plant-forward soup. (Mar. 2024)
Mexican chicken tortilla soup (sopa Azteca)
When I was menu planning for the week, my husband requested we make chicken tortilla soup. We tried this recipe by Chef Rick Bayless: https://www.rickbayless.com/recipe/tortilla-soup/ This soup is an ingenious and hearty way to use leftover cooked chicken and tortillas. Our modifications: first, we couldn't find dried pasillo chiles, so we used a total of… Continue reading Mexican chicken tortilla soup (sopa Azteca)
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