I stumbled upon this recipe, and it was delicious - sweet, savory, and a little salty. Details here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/claire-robinson/roasted-cauliflower-with-dates-and-pine-nuts-recipe.html (Mar. 2016)
Thai chicken fried rice with holy basil leaves (khao pad krapow gai)
Heat 2-3 Tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok, add 4 minced garlic cloves. When fragrant, add 3 minced Thai chiles, 1 lb minced chicken, 2 Tbsp each soy sauce and fish sauce, and ½ tsp sugar. Stir-fry on high heat until chicken is cooked, then add 30-40 fresh Thai holy basil leaves (about 1… Continue reading Thai chicken fried rice with holy basil leaves (khao pad krapow gai)
Smoked turkey and andouille sausage gumbo
This is a seafood-free and okra-free gumbo recipe from Saveur: http://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/smoked-turkey-and-andouille-gumbo?TmFudDKk9Up4CvyI.03. This recipe has quite a kick, so you may want to reduce the amount of cayenne or white pepper. (Feb. 2016). Note: We followed this recipe except that we made microwave roux to save time: http://www.deepsouthdish.com/2010/03/10-minute-microwave-general-purpose.html?m=1. We used a 2 quart covered round baking… Continue reading Smoked turkey and andouille sausage gumbo
Cumin-infused basmati rice with peas (rice cooker version)
We adapted a stove-top recipe from Shubhra Ramenini to the rice cooker. First, measure out 2 cups (rice cooker measuring cups) dry basmati rice, place in rice cooker inner pot, and rinse several times in water. Drain as much water as possible, then add 2 tsp cumin seeds (we sometimes reduce to 1 tsp), 2… Continue reading Cumin-infused basmati rice with peas (rice cooker version)
Indian spicy cabbage and potato curry (bund gobhi aur aloo ki subzi)
We followed this Saveur recipe except we omitted the Thai chiles. We recommend using an extra-large wok (not a 12" skillet, which has insufficient capacity). At the end of cooking, we seasoned to taste with 1 tsp each salt and sugar. Recipe here: http://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/bund-gobhi-aur-aloo-ki-subzi-spicy-cabbage-and-potato-curry (Feb. 2016)
Minced beef and red cabbage soup
We had 1 lb of minced bison and a large head of red cabbage in our pantry, so we tried this recipe: http://www.food.com/recipe/cabbage-and-ground-beef-soup-339284. Our modifications: we used ¼ bunch minced parsley in lieu of celery, increased the beef broth to 6 cups, added 1 chopped tomato, ½ tsp cumin, a dash crushed red pepper, and… Continue reading Minced beef and red cabbage soup
Chocolate-dipped ginger puff pastry twists
This is a relatively easy dessert to make from store-bought puff pastry. Make sure your fridge has room to hold two baking sheets, as refrigeration is required between steps. To retain crispness, store the finished twists at room temperature. Recipe here: http://m.puffpastry.com/recipe/50036/chocolate-dipped-spiced-twists (Feb. 2016)
Palestinian minced salad (salata khadra mafruma)
Chop into bite-sized pieces: 3 firm tomatoes (I removed the juicy insides), 4 Persian cucumbers (or 2/3 large English cucumber), 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, 1 cup red cabbage, and 2-3 jalapeño peppers (I used 2, cut them in vertical halves and into ¼ inch half-moons). Combine all of those vegetables in a large… Continue reading Palestinian minced salad (salata khadra mafruma)
Palestinian beef and cauliflower stew (tabikh zahra)
Recipe from The Gaza Kitchen by Laila El-Haddad and Maggie Schmitt, with some modifications. The cookbook is available on Amazon here: The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935982230/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_UmLjxbD2FAAEH This dish involves two parts: First, make the maraqa (basic spiced beef broth): Pat dry a 1 lb piece of beef (here, bone-in beef shank), sprinkle… Continue reading Palestinian beef and cauliflower stew (tabikh zahra)
Chocolate and pecan croissant bundles
We followed this recipe for triple chocolate bundles, but used only two type of chocolate chips (a 2:1 ratio of semi-sweet to milk) and added pecans in lieu of the third chocolate flavor. Recipe here: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/triple-chocolate-bundles (Feb. 2016)
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