Using a stockpot, saute 2 oz thick-cut bacon (cut into matchsticks) in a little olive oil until browned, then remove and set aside. Add 1 chopped onion, 4 cloves minced garlic, 5 sprigs thyme (leaves only), 2-3 minced sage leaves, and ¼ tsp crushed red pepper and sauté for a few minutes. Add 1 bunch… Continue reading Italian chick pea and swiss chard soup
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Barley pilaf with artichoke hearts and chick peas
We first tried this recipe in 2007 when our friend Sandhya served it at a party. The recipe is here: https://www.food.com/recipe/barley-pilaf-with-chickpeas-and-artichoke-hearts-301799 Our modifications: first, we halve the amount of marinated artichoke hearts (to a 6 oz jar), drain, and slice them vertically in half. Second, for the pesto, we prefer Safeway private label brand or… Continue reading Barley pilaf with artichoke hearts and chick peas
Dutch apple pancake
Preheat oven to 500. Peel, core, and thinly slice 2 large (or 3 small) apples (here, Gala). Heat 4 Tbsp unsalted butter in a large (10") cast iron skillet, then saute the apple slices in it until soft. Separately, mix together ½ cup flour, ½ cup milk, and 3 eggs. Pour the batter over the… Continue reading Dutch apple pancake
Vietnamese garlicky roast chicken (ga ro-ti)
Marinate 4 lb of bone-in, skin-on chicken parts (I prefer a mix of bone-in breast, thighs, and drumsticks) in 3 ½ Tbsp Maggi seasoning (we reduced to 2 ½ Tbsp), 4-5 large minced garlic cloves, ½ tsp sugar, ¼ tsp salt (we reduced to 1/8 tsp), ¾ tsp black pepper, and 2 ½ Tbsp neutral… Continue reading Vietnamese garlicky roast chicken (ga ro-ti)
Roasted acorn squash stuffed with sausage and brown rice
Preheat oven to 450. Cut three acorn squash in half, removing seeds and membranes. Place, cut side up, on cookie sheet and brush the cut parts and the hollow with 1 Tbsp melted unsalted butter and a little salt and black pepper. Roast in oven until partially cooked (about 35 mins). In the mean time, prepare… Continue reading Roasted acorn squash stuffed with sausage and brown rice
Sausage, leek, and tomato frittata
Saute 1 large link (about 1/4 lb) uncooked hot Italian sausage (we used Whole Foods' mix of pork and chicken, with casings removed) until browned, then let cool and set aside. Separately, lightly mix 3 eggs with 1 cup low-fat milk, then fold in 3 oz shredded Gruyere cheese, 3 sprigs thyme (leaves only), 3… Continue reading Sausage, leek, and tomato frittata
Fried rice with Chinese sausage
Heat some canola oil in a large wok on medium-high heat, then sauté 1 Tbsp each minced garlic and micro planed ginger, 4 scallions chopped (whites only), 1 chopped carrot, and 2 chopped celery stalks. When fragrant, add 3 links Chinese pork sausage (here, Kam Yen Jan brand lap xuong thuong hang), diced. After a… Continue reading Fried rice with Chinese sausage
Burmese jackfruit curry
Saute 1 diced onion, 2-3 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tsp microplaned ginger in a little oil (1-2 tsp). When fragrant, add 1 chopped medium tomato, 1 can (5 oz) chunk tuna (drained), 1 tsp paprika, and ½ tsp turmeric. Saute until tomato has wilted, then add 1 can (10 oz) unripe jackfruit (drained and… Continue reading Burmese jackfruit curry
Vietnamese bittersweet caramel sauce (nuoc mau)
We made Andrea Nguyen’s recipe: https://www.vietworldkitchen.com/blog/2007/10/caramel-sauce.html Before you try making this, make sure you have a clean sink that you can fill with water. (Mar. 2014) Source: Andrea Nguyen, author and teacher, Vietworldkitchen.com.
Cheesecake tarts
Using an electric mixer, beat 32 oz cream cheese (or, to reduce fat, 16 oz cream cheese and 16 oz Neufchâtel cheese) until fluffy, then add 2 tsp pure vanilla extract and 2 cups sugar (here, I used homemade vanilla-infused sugar). Slowly mix in 4 eggs, one at a time. Separately, place 24 cupcake liners… Continue reading Cheesecake tarts
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