Buffalo chicken drumsticks with charred romaine hearts and blue cheese dressing

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I grew up eating buffalo chicken wings, and we tried this ingenious supper version from Molly Gilbert’s Sheet Pan Suppers cookbook. The Buffalo chicken recipe is available here: http://fleurdelolly.blogspot.com/2015/04/sheet-pan-suppers-buffalo-chicken.html?m=1 and the charred romaine hearts recipe is here: http://fleurdelolly.blogspot.com/2015/04/sheet-pan-suppers-charred-romaine-with.html?m=1 (July 2016) Our modifications: We increased basic cooking time from 30/35 mins to 40 mins. We also… Continue reading Buffalo chicken drumsticks with charred romaine hearts and blue cheese dressing

Vietnamese caramelized catfish in claypot

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We tried this recipe by Andrea Nguyen: https://www.splendidtable.org/recipes/caramelized-catfish-sand-pot. (Note: In case this link does not work, Google “splendid table Andrea Nguyen catfish,” and the recipe should come up.) Our modifications: first, we used swai (a type of catfish) fillets instead of catfish steaks, and we cut them into 2-inch pieces; second, we used a large… Continue reading Vietnamese caramelized catfish in claypot

Ma po eggplant in garlic sauce

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We followed this twist on ma po tofu by Andrew Zimmern: http://andrewzimmern.com/2015/02/24/ma-po-eggplant-garlic-sauce/. Instead of broiling the eggplant, we oven-roasted it at 450 for 30 mins. We followed this recipe but used peanut oil and a little salt and black pepper. http://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/143686120171/oven-roasted-eggplant-preheat-oven-to-450-cut (July 2016) Note: We found that marinating the minced pork for 20 mins (rather… Continue reading Ma po eggplant in garlic sauce

Roasted root vegetable and mushroom shepherdess pie, version 1

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We followed this recipe, but made several modifications: https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/11/mushroom-and-root-vegetable-shepherds-pie-recipe.html First, we seasoned the mushrooms and the vegetables separately with a few sprigs each marjoram and thyme, 1-2 Tbsp olive oil, and a little salt and pepper. In addition to oven-roasting 6 oz cremini mushrooms (halved or quartered for uniform size) for 30 mins, we oven-roasted… Continue reading Roasted root vegetable and mushroom shepherdess pie, version 1

Lebanese-style stuffed eggplant

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We followed this recipe but modified it from stovetop to the oven: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lebanese-style-stuffed-eggplant-358052. (Note: sometimes this link does not work. You can Google “Lebanese stuffed eggplant epicurious” and it should show up.) How we modified: preheated oven to 375; used small (instead of large) onion; toasted pine nuts in toaster oven at 350 for a… Continue reading Lebanese-style stuffed eggplant

Greek-style chicken and tomato with orzo

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I had a craving for youvetsi, so I tried to modify this Pioneer Woman recipe with Greek seasonings and orzo:  https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a8917/chicken-with-tomatoes-and-garlic/ My modifications: 4 skinless, boneless breasts, each cut into three pieces; reduced olive oil to 1 Tbsp; added and sautéed one large shallot (½ inch chunks) and 10 garlic cloves before deglazing with white… Continue reading Greek-style chicken and tomato with orzo

Plum avocado summer salad

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This is a savory use of plum. We followed the recipe, “plum avocado summer salad,” from Food52.com. First, peel and cube 5 medium-sized black plums (we often use a mix of black and red plums). Peel and cube 2 medium-sized avocados. Gently place the plum and avocado pieces in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with… Continue reading Plum avocado summer salad