We tried this NYT recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/12371-cabbage-potato-and-leek-soup?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share Our modifications: first, instead of trying to caramelize the cabbage in the pot, we followed a tip from a commenter and oven-roasted it. After preheating the oven to 425, we quartered, cored, and julienned the cabbage, then tossed in a little olive oil, with some salt and black pepper.… Continue reading Cabbage, leek, and potato soup
French wholegrain mustard dressing
We tried this recipe, and it was delicious: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/wholegrain-mustard-dressing We used white wine vinegar and added a little more agave syrup. We tossed this dressing with some sliced celery and carrot ribbons. (Jan. 2020)
Quick rotisserie chicken and rice soup
We had half a rotisserie chicken leftover (about 2.5 lb), so we tried this quick and easy recipe: https://www.backtothebooknutrition.com/rotisserie-chicken-rice-soup/ Our modifications: first, we added 6 baby skin-on Yukon potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces (4 pieces per potato) at the same time as the carrots. Second, for the liquid, we used 8 cups chicken stock (half… Continue reading Quick rotisserie chicken and rice soup
Classic egg salad
We tried this recipe: https://addapinch.com/classic-egg-salad-sandwich-recipe/ After peeling and rinsing the boiled eggs, we used an egg slicer, both horizontally and vertically. This was simple and tasty. (Jan. 2020)
Celery and potato soup
We tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016498-celery-and-potato-soup?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share For the 7 cups liquid, we used 1 quart (4 cups) unsalted chicken stock, 1 cup chicken broth (salted), and 2 cups unsalted beef stock. We found straining the soup challenging, and we found the broth lacked viscosity afterwards. We garnished each serving with julienned celery, some celery fronds, and… Continue reading Celery and potato soup
Vegetarian dan dan noodles
We adapted our beloved meat-based dan dan noodle recipe to create a vegetarian version. We kept the noodle seasoning the same, but we changed the topping from minced pork (or minced turkey) to freeze-dried tofu crumbles and dried shiitake mushrooms. Here’s a breakdown of the topping and the noodles. 1) The topping: Inspired by Andrea… Continue reading Vegetarian dan dan noodles
Lemon sour cream bundt cake
We had leftover creme fraiche and sour cream, so tried this recipe: https://bakingbites.com/2019/03/lemon-sour-cream-bundt-cake/. We used ½ cup creme fraiche and ½ cup sour cream. For the sugar, we used a 2:1 ratio of citrus-infused sugar to plain white sugar. For the batter, we used zest from 2 lemons and juice from 1 ½ lemons (which… Continue reading Lemon sour cream bundt cake
Handheld chicken pot pie
We tried this NYT recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019188-flaky-chicken-hand-pies?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share As a shortcut, we used a 2 ¼ lb rotisserie chicken, which we pulled apart into bite-sized pieces (instead of cutting into chunks), discarding skin and bones. Because we weren’t able to roll out the single sheet of puff pastry to reach 15x15", we were able to fit only… Continue reading Handheld chicken pot pie
Winter vegetable soup
We tried this NYT recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017928-winter-vegetable-soup-with-turnips-carrots-potatoes-and-leeks?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share Our modifications: first, we added 3 small shallots (cut into ½ inch cross-wise rings) and increased the garlic to 4 cloves. Second, using a low-walled Dutch oven, we sauteed the following ingredients in 2 Tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tsp olive oil: leeks, shallots, garlic, and celery. Third, once… Continue reading Winter vegetable soup
Black bean and sausage stew
This recipe is courtesy of my MIL. In a low-walled Dutch oven, heat 2 Tbsp neutral vegetable oil on medium heat. When the oil is hot, add 1 Tbsp ground coriander, 1 Tbsp ground cumin, 2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Saute until fragrant, then add: 3 celery stalks (including… Continue reading Black bean and sausage stew
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