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Mall teriyaki chicken

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We tried this recipe: https://thewoksoflife.com/mall-chicken-teriyaki/ Like the author of the Woks of Life blog post, I have fond memories of eating teriyaki chicken in food courts as a kid. We used 2 lb chicken thighs and followed the ingredient proportions. Our modifications: first, we added 2 scallions (cut into 2" straws) and 1/4 tsp ground… Continue reading Mall teriyaki chicken

Cajun red beans and rice

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We tried this Bon Appetit recipe: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/red-beans-and-rice-recipe. Our chicken andouille sausage (a 6 oz link) was raw, so we sliced it and browned before adding to the stew. This yielded a well-seasoned stew, but the broth was too soupy. We added 1 1/4 cups frozen okra in an attempt to thicken it, and this helped… Continue reading Cajun red beans and rice

Cuban beans and rice

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We had a craving for moros y cristianos, so we tried this recipe: https://www.chewoutloud.com/cuban-rice-and-beans-recipe/ We substituted red bell pepper for green. We also followed the instructions exactly (except that we thoroughly rinsed and drained the rice to remove excess starch). To our disappointment, the result was overcooked and mushy rice. Otherwise, the flavor of the… Continue reading Cuban beans and rice

Cottage cheese pancakes

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I first heard about cottage cheese pancakes from a NYT interview of renowned food editor Dawn Davis. We decided to try this recipe: https://www.acouplecooks.com/cottage-cheese-pancakes/ This was delicious. We cooked the pancakes in ghee (instead of standard butter). We served this with a simple fruit salad (summer fruit tossed with honey and lime juice). (July 2023)… Continue reading Cottage cheese pancakes

Moroccan chick pea and lentil soup (harira)

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We have made harira before, but we were intrigued by this recipe's use of two different types of lentils (red and green) plus chick peas: https://www.feastingathome.com/harira-soup/ We followed the recipe pretty closely, and it turned out well. Our minor modifications: first, instead of cayenne pepper, we used 1/2 tsp Kashmiri chili, a lower heat ground… Continue reading Moroccan chick pea and lentil soup (harira)

Vegetable and pasta soup with chicken broth

I am feeling under the weather, so we tried this soup: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/vegetable-noodle-soup-recipe-1928029 We made some modifications: first, we doubled the broth, aromatics, and pasta. Second, for the vegetables we supplemented the carrot and celery with a medium Yukon potato (diced) and 1/2 cup frozen sweet peas. Finally, we added juice from a large lemon, which…… Continue reading Vegetable and pasta soup with chicken broth

Lebanese lentils and bulgur with caramelized onion (mujadara hamra)

We had a craving for mujadara, and we tried this version with bulgur instead of rice: https://www.maureenabood.com/lebanese-mujadara/ We followed the instructions pretty closely. Our minor modifications: first, we cooked the onions in our Ultimate pan, and we found that it took more time (35 mins) and more canola oil (about 1/2 cup total) to properly…… Continue reading Lebanese lentils and bulgur with caramelized onion (mujadara hamra)

Simple vegetable rice soup with chicken broth

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We had a craving for a plant-forward chicken rice soup, so we tried this recipe: https://theschmidtywife.com/simple-vegetable-rice-soup/ This was satisfying and easy to make. Our modifications: first, we halved the recipe, but also added 1 extra cup chicken broth and slightly increased the rice to a mounded 1/4 cup uncooked white jasmine rice. Second, for the… Continue reading Simple vegetable rice soup with chicken broth