This Ina Garten recipe is our go-to roast chicken recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/perfect-roast-chicken-recipe.html Our modifications: we lined the bottom of the roasting pan with 1 lb baby tri-colored potatoes, 1 lb peeled and quartered parsnips, 10 peeled and roughly cut shallot bulbs, and 1 head peeled garlic in lieu of the fennel, onions, and carrots. (Mar. 2015)… Continue reading Roast chicken with root vegetables
Vanilla-infused roasted berries
Recipe is here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/meringues-chantilly-with-roasted-berries-recipe.html,except that we used vanilla-infused sugar (instead of plain white sugar) plus a vanilla bean. We did not make the meringues. This compote goes well with vanilla ice cream or angel food cake (as shown), plain yogurt, or even on its own. (Mar.2015)
Vietnamese caramelized minced pork and/or chicken
We love this recipe with freshly cooked jasmine rice. We often serve this dish with Javanese pickle (see Note 2 below). Mince 1/2 small onion (or 1 shallot). Heat a large wok, then add 3 Tbsp neutral oil and saute the onion on medium heat until fragrant. Then add 1 lb minced pork and saute… Continue reading Vietnamese caramelized minced pork and/or chicken
Oven roasted asparagus
This is simple, delicious, and utterly reliable side dish that complements entrees such as soy-marinated salmon. Preheat oven to 425. Spray a cookie sheet with olive oil, then add asparagus stalks (cleaned and trimmed). Spray the stalks with olive oil, then lightly salt and pepper. Roast for 10 minutes, then serve. (Mar. 2015)
Greek spinach rice with dill (spanakorizo)
We first had spanakorizo at a restaurant and had a surprisingly difficult time finding a recipe for this dish. We like this recipe a great deal: http://www.afamilyfeast.com/greek-rice-spanakorizo/. (Mar. 2015)
Moroccan chick pea and lentil soup (harira)
We enjoyed a delicious harira at a local restaurant called Jerusalem. We felt inspired to try making it at home. Recipe is here: http://www.jewishrecipetrader.com/display.php?recipeid=335 (Mar. 2015)
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