Using a stock pot, saute 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces) in a little oil until browned. Season lightly with salt and black pepper. Set chicken aside, and then add 1 large onion (chopped) and saute until wilted. Add 16 oz cherry tomatoes (cut in half) and 4 garlic cloves (minced),… Continue reading Filipino chicken and cellophane noodle soup (pancit sotanghon)
Sweet oven-baked grits and millet with pecans, maple syrup, and honey
Recipe is here: http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/03/13/health/sweet-oven-baked-grits-and-millet-with-pecans-and-maple-syrup.html?referrer (Mar. 2015) Note: The photo shows our modification: we swapped out medium-grain cornmeal for the grits and amaranth for the millet. We also garnished with walnuts instead of pecans. The result was less solid than the original recipe, but still delicious. (Nov. 2016)
Old-fashioned cornmeal mush with fresh blueberries
Recipe is here: http://ansonmills.com/recipes/475 . We recommend reducing the amount of salt to just 1/8 tsp (the recipe calls for 1 tsp). We also fold the hot milk (we use 1 or 2%, not whole) into the pot, rather than serving it on the side. (Mar. 2015)
Italian wedding soup
This recipe is based on http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/mini-meatball-soup-recipe.html, with modifications. We did not make the grilled cheese sandwiches in the recipe, either. (Mar. 2015)
Broccoli and portobello frittata with Yukon potato crust
This recipe was inspired by a delicious frittata that my friend Leah shared with me last week. I will try to post the recipe later. (Mar. 2015)
Brown rice krispie treats
We made this with Whole Foods brown rice cereal. Recipe based on http://www.ricekrispies.com/recipes/the-original-treats (Mar. 2015)
Italian-style marinated chick pea and tuna salad
We made this recipe: http://www.foodiewithfamily.com/marinated-chickpea-salad/ except that we added about 2 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley. For herbs, we added a little Greek oregano and thyme (fresh herbs that I stuck in the freezer) and crushed red pepper. (Mar. 2015)
Roasted beets
Roasted beets are delicious and deceptively easy to make. Preheat oven to 400. Clean and trim ends off of beets. Coat each beet with neutral vegetable oil, then place in a foil pocket, crimping edges so that nothing will leak out. Roast in oven for 1 hour. When cool, rub skin off each beet with… Continue reading Roasted beets
Blueberry corn muffins
I have tried out a number of corn muffin recipes, and this one is my favorite. Preheat oven to 425. Stir 1 2/3 cup flour, 1/3 cup blue cornmeal, ½ tsp salt, 1 Tbsp baking powder, and ½ tsp baking soda in a small bowl and set aside. In a separate bowl, cream together 1/3… Continue reading Blueberry corn muffins
Sichuan minced pork with tofu (ma po tofu)
I grew up eating this dish at Chinese restaurants, and every once in a while my mother made this at home from a ma po seasoning packet. I decided to try a recipe from scratch. Cut 16 oz firm tofu into ½ inch pieces, soak in boiling water for 15 minutes, and then drain and… Continue reading Sichuan minced pork with tofu (ma po tofu)
