We had two slices of spam leftover from making spam musubi, so we tried this quick and easy recipe: http://eatingrichly.com/spam-eggs-and-rice/. Because spam already is salty, we reduced the amount of soy and fish sauce in the marinade to 1 Tsp and 1 tsp, respectively. We did not add salt or pepper to the egg mixture.… Continue reading Pan-seared spam and scrambled eggs over rice
Japanese-style beef and potatoes (nikujaga)
We often increase the minced beef to 1 lb based on our pantry and sometimes add one additional small carrot. Recipe here: http://www.splendidtable.org/recipes/japanese-style-meat-and-potatoes (Jan. 2016) Note: This recipe is flexible and can be modified. For ex, we have used ¼ cup sake instead of white wine. We also have used a mix of daikon (½… Continue reading Japanese-style beef and potatoes (nikujaga)
Indian samosa casserole
We followed this recipe from The Vegetarian Times, with significant modifications: http://christinehennessey.blogspot.com/2009/12/indian-samosa-casserole.html?m=1. First, we added ½ tsp each turmeric and paprika, ½ chopped jalapeño pepper, 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and 8 curry leaves to the filling. We also used chicken broth instead of vegetable broth and sugar instead of agave nectar. We tasted the… Continue reading Indian samosa casserole
Filipino chicken adobo with hard-boiled eggs
We tried a modified version of Classic Chicken Adobo from Marvin Gapultos’ Adobo Road Cookbook: http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2013/05/classic-chicken-adobo-adobo-road-cookbook.html, with the following modifications: (1) slightly over ½ cup soy sauce, (2) 1 cup white vinegar, and (3) two thighs, drumsticks, and wings (each skin-on and bone-in). We also added 6 peeled, hard-boiled eggs to the pot for the… Continue reading Filipino chicken adobo with hard-boiled eggs
Chinese smashed cucumbers with sesame oil and garlic
We had a lot of cucumbers in our pantry, so we tried out this NYT recipe from Julia Moskin: http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017629-chinese-smashed-cucumbers-with-sesame-oil-and-garlic (Jan. 2016)
Oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips, pecans, and dried cherries
On this snow day, we decided to try out this Smitten Kitchen recipe: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2007/11/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-and-pecan-cookies. We ran out of pecans, so we substituted half of the pecans with dried cherries. We also used rolled oats instead of quick-cook oats. These cookies ended up being overly sweet (probably due to the 12 oz of chocolate) and quite… Continue reading Oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips, pecans, and dried cherries
Vegetable pasta soup
This is a simple chicken broth-based soup recipe from Food Network. It calls for orzo or any small pasta; we used ditalini. This easily can be vegetarian if you use vegetable broth in lieu of chicken broth. We also added a dash of crushed red pepper, bay leaf, 3 sprigs thyme, 1 tsp dill, 3… Continue reading Vegetable pasta soup
Spinach, rice, and cheese casserole
We had leftover cooked rice and a lot of frozen spinach, so we decided to try this recipe. We used shallots instead of onion (see Note 2 below) and added a dash of marash pepper for a little heat. We also used haiga (Japanese medium-grain) rice. After baking in a buttered 2 quart baking dish… Continue reading Spinach, rice, and cheese casserole
Indian spiced hot chocolate
This recipe from Aarti Sequiera adds a nice twist to classic hot chocolate with the use of green cardamom, curry powder, and honey. Recipe here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/aarti-sequeira/spiced-hot-chocolate-recipe.html (Jan. 2016)
Indian split chickpea and zucchini curry
Recipe from Shubhra Ramineni’s Healthy Indian Vegetarian Cooking: Easy Recipes for the Hurry Home Cook [Vegetarian Co… https://www.amazon.com/dp/0804843112/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_8vOkxbH67ZR08. (Jan. 2016)
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