We thought we would try out this recipe, which is designed for fruit available during this season. Recipe is here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/spiced-winter-fruit-salad-recipe.html except we omitted bananas (which might get mealy in this preparation).Also, there is a typo in the recipe - it should be ¼ cup (not 14cup) honey. (Feb. 2015)
Chicken matzoh ball soup
Recipe from Judith Nathan, available at http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/matzoh-ball-soup-recipe.html with substantial modifications: kept carrots, celery, onion, parsley, and dill in the finished broth, doubled the amount of dill in the broth and added about 2 Tbsp chopped dill to matzoh ball mixture, and used olive oil instead of schmaltz (so that soup and matzoh ball mixture could… Continue reading Chicken matzoh ball soup
Hearty three-bean soup garnished with rendered bacon
Loosely based on this Italian mixed bean soup by Umberle, available here: http://www.food.com/recipe/italian-mixed-bean-soup-211966. Sauté about 1 oz bacon (cut into matchsticks) until browned and rendered, then set aside. Using the rendered fat, sauté 1 chopped onion, 5 cloves minced garlic, 7 sprigs each Greek oregano and thyme(leaves only), and ½ tsp crushed red pepper. When fragrant, add 5… Continue reading Hearty three-bean soup garnished with rendered bacon
Indian chickpea curry
Before starting to cook, toast ¾ tsp cumin seeds in a small, ungreased pan until fragrant (do not burn), then grind using a mortar and pestle. Set aside. Using a medium sauce pan, heat 3 Tbsp vegetable oil, then add ½ small onion (grated), 1 Tbsp microplaned ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves. When fragrant… Continue reading Indian chickpea curry
Filipino chicken adobo with potatoes
Great food to enjoy on a snowy day. Using a large Dutch oven, sauté a sliced onion in some canola oil. When slightly wilted, add about 6 garlic cloves (sliced), being careful not to burn them. When fragrant, add about 3 skinless chicken quarters, cut into three pieces (drum, thigh with bone, thigh without bone),… Continue reading Filipino chicken adobo with potatoes
Split yellow pea soup
Recipe loosely based on: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/yellow-split-pea-soup-recipe.html. Using a large Dutch oven, sauté about 2 oz bacon (cut into matchsticks) until rendered and browned, then set aside. Add 1 chopped onion, 3 carrots (peeled and chopped), 4 stalks chopped celery, 5-7 sprigs thyme (leaves only), and 2 bay leaves. Sauté until fragrant, then add 8 cups low… Continue reading Split yellow pea soup
Indian kidney bean curry
Heat 3 Tbsp vegetable oil in a medium saucepan on medium heat, then add 1 small onion (grated), 1 Tbsp microplaned ginger, and about 2 garlic cloves (minced). When fragrant and onion is golden brown, add 1 ripe tomato, cut into quarters. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir frequently until tomato melts into the onion mixture (about 5… Continue reading Indian kidney bean curry
Roasted blueberry and banana purée
An easy and healthy dessert. Recipe is here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/roasted-banana-and-blueberry-puree-recipe.html. We added 1 tsp vanilla-infused sugar while pureeing. Somehow this reminds me of puréed camote, a purple yam I enjoyed in Mexico. (Feb. 2015)
Japanese curry rice
Japanese vegetable curry. I grew up eating Japanese curry rice; my mom would sauté beef chunks, add onion and potato, and then fold in S&B Golden Curry Sauce Mix: http://www.sbfoods-worldwide.com/products/curry/retail/america_page.html#a3. This mix is a curry roux packaged into semi-firm blocks, and it comes in Mild to Very Hot versions; none of them is particularly spicy. As… Continue reading Japanese curry rice
Lime-infused quinoa pilaf with walnuts and portobellos
This recipe is based on an amazingly delicious, ad hoc recipe that my friend Leah shared with me. I will try to add the recipe later. (Mar. 2015)
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