Kabocha squash has become a recent obsession; it evokes the best qualities of a sweet potato and a custardy pumpkin. We tried this simple recipe for a kabocha dessert: https://praneesthaikitchen.com/2012/11/03/thai-kabocha-pumpkin-candy-recipe/ We made half a recipe (1/4 kabocha, which yielded 3 wedges, each of which we cut in half crosswise for 6 pieces.) The recipe instructions… Continue reading Thai candied kabocha squash
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Korean cabbage and soybean paste soup
We tried this recipe: https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/baechu-doenjang-guk. At the end of cooking, we added 1 tsp fish sauce to taste. We served this with rice, pan-fried tofu, and seared king oyster mushrooms. (Feb. 2022)
Italian fish stew of the Marchi region (brodetto di pesce alla marchigiana)
We tried this recipe: https://apple.news/AabuGzchZTMSBAZBSggJ4kg Based on our local supermarket, we couldn't find fresh halibut or similar fish, so we used 1.5 lb cod fillet and 1 lb catfish fillet. The cod worked really well, but the catfish wasn't as compelling. We skipped the squid and added 7 jumbo shrimp (shelled). This was very tasty.… Continue reading Italian fish stew of the Marchi region (brodetto di pesce alla marchigiana)
Vegetarian chili
We tried this Cookie & Kate recipe: https://cookieandkate.com/vegetarian-chili-recipe/ Our modifications: first, based on our pantry we had only 1/4 bell pepper and one jalapeño (seeded); we supplemented with 1 cup frozen corn kernels. Second, we used no-salt canned beans and no-salt canned diced tomatoes. Third, at the end of cooking, we added 1 tsp dark,… Continue reading Vegetarian chili
Vietnamese chicken soup with bean thread noodles
We tried this recipe: https://www.hungryhuy.com/mien-ga/ Instead of MSG, we used 1/4 tsp of Better Than Bouillon beef flavor. We added fried shallots as garnish (not shown). This was a clean, refreshing soup reminiscent of one we had Nam Viet, a local Vietnamese restaurant. (Feb. 2022)
Korean vegetarian rice cake soup (dduk guk)
For the Lunar New Year, we tried this recipe: https://seonkyounglongest.com/soup-recipe-vegetarian-rice-cake-soup-recipe-vegetable-korean-food-asian-at-home/ Our modifications: first, we soaked 10 oz of frozen sliced rice cake in water for 30 mins. Second, at the same time we doubled the soup volume to 9 cups of water with an 8" piece of kombu and 6 large dried shiitake mushrooms. When… Continue reading Korean vegetarian rice cake soup (dduk guk)
Turkey taco salad bowl
For the past few months, we have tried reducing our red meat intake, focusing on lean proteins and plant-heavy recipes. We felt inspired to try this dish. For the filling, we loosely followed this recipe: https://bellalimento.com/2015/02/25/black-bean-turkey-tacos/ Our modifications: first, we used 8 oz finely chopped kale (leaves only) instead of one bell pepper. Second, for… Continue reading Turkey taco salad bowl
Turkish eggplant and chick pea stew (maghmour)
We tried this recipe: https://web.archive.org/web/20210328032426/https://www.slowburningpassion.com/maghmour-the-moussaka-from-lebanon-that-will-make-you-happy/, but unfortunately the site went down. We have tried our best to reconstruct the basic recipe: First, preheat oven to 425. Cut 1 medium-large eggplant (or 2 small-medium) into 2" dice, toss in enough canola oil to lightly coat the diced eggplant, and spread out in a single layer on… Continue reading Turkish eggplant and chick pea stew (maghmour)
Chinese sautéed cabbage with vinegar sauce
We tried this recipe for a quick and tasty side dish: https://omnivorescookbook.com/vinaigrette-cabbage-stir-fry/ We served this with salmon, but it probably would go great with crispy tofu (with minimal seasoning) and rice. (Jan. 2022)
Bean burritos
We tried the NYT recipe for refried beans again, but with the right ingredients: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022532-bean-and-cheese-burritos?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share For the cheese, we used shredded Cacique Queso Quesadilla cheese. For the filling, we used homemade salsa and added a few dashes of Cholula sauce and juice from 1/3 lime. We found that our burritos browned more quickly than the… Continue reading Bean burritos
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