We tried to recreate this local favorite from a recent vacation. We loosely followed this recipe: http://cookingtheglobe.com/loco-moco-recipe/ Our modifications: first, for the meat mixture, we used ½ cup plain breadcrumbs and 1 tsp soy sauce instead of panko and salt, respectively. We also added ½ tsp dry mustard. Second, for the sauce we first sauteed… Continue reading Hawaiian loco moco
Crispy chickpeas with minced beef
We tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/8024-crispy-chickpeas-with-beef?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share Our modifications: we used 1 lb minced bison and used two chipotle in adobo sauce. For the 1 cup of chickpea liquid, we followed Maddhur Jaffrey’s recommendation to use canned organic chickpeas. (Oct. 2019)
Eggs poached in marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella
We tried this recipe with leftover marinara sauce: https://www.theironyou.com/2016/05/eggs-poached-in-marinara-sauce.html Our modifications: we started on the stovetop, sprinkled with 2 Tbsp freshly shredded mozzarella, and then moved it to a 375 oven until the eggs were set (5 mins). We browned under a broiler (on high) until the cheese was browned. (Oct. 2019)
Curried yellow split pea soup, pressure cooker style
We modified this Alton Brown stovetop recipe (https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/curried-split-pea-soup-recipe-1916354) for pressure cooking. Based on these instructions (https://www.budgetbytes.com/pressure-cooker-split-pea-soup/), after sautéing the onions and garlic in butter, adding the drained split peas, 5 cups unsalted chicken stock, 1 Tbsp curry powder (½ McCormick’s curry powder, ½ Jamaican curry powder), and a little salt and black pepper, we locked… Continue reading Curried yellow split pea soup, pressure cooker style
Egg-dipped kimbap (kimbap jun)
We had leftover kimbap from H-mart, so we tried this easy recipe: https://chefjulieyoon.com/2011/09/egg-dipped-kimbap/ The egg-dipped kimbap was warm, soft, and tasty. (Oct. 2019)
French dijon vinaigrette
We tried this recipe: https://eatingeuropean.com/french-salad-dressing-recipe/ We added 1 tsp maple syrup, as the recipe suggested. (Oct. 2019)
Spinach lasagna
We tried this Mark Bittman NYT recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/9616-spinach-lasagna?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share We used 4 cups of Rao’s marinara sauce (see Note 1 below), 1 ¼ lb fresh spinach, and twelve 6-inch long dried lasagna sheets. To parboil the spinach and lasagna, we boiled water in a low-walled Dutch oven, then first parboiled the spinach (one bunch at a… Continue reading Spinach lasagna
Chocolate-covered cornflake clusters
After discovering this simple dessert on vacation, we tried making it at home: https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/chocolate-corn-flakes Our modifications: based on our pantry, we used 3 cups cornflakes and only 10 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips (ideally, we would have used 12 oz). We microwaved the chocolate chips in a medium glass mixing bowl at 30-second intervals, stirring b/w… Continue reading Chocolate-covered cornflake clusters
Oven-roasted baby Yukon potatoes
Preheat oven to 425 and line a baking sheet with foil. Wash and dry off (with a paper towel) 1 lb baby Yukon potatoes, leaving the skin on. Toss lightly with about 1 Tbsp olive oil, and lightly season with salt and black pepper. Place the seasoned potatoes on the foil-lined baking sheet, spreading out… Continue reading Oven-roasted baby Yukon potatoes
Potato kugel
We tried this Smitten Kitchen recipe: http://smittenkitchen.com/2015/12/potato-kugel/ It was tasty and easy to make. As a shortcut, we used 48 oz refrigerated Simply Potato hash brown potatoes (which come in 20 oz packages) instead of shredding the potatoes ourselves. (Sept. 2019)
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