We followed this apple crisp recipe but substituted two of the apples with 1 pint fresh blueberries: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/apple-crisp-1960784 Our modifications: first, we peeled, cored, sliced 3 Gala apples and placed into a medium mixing bowl. We tossed them with juice from ½ a lemon, 1 Tbsp flour, and slightly less than 2/3 cup white sugar… Continue reading Apple blueberry crisp
Syrian stewed white bean and beef stew
We tried this recipe from Mayada Anjari’s cookbook, The Bread and Salt Between Us. The recipe is too involved to summarize, but the cookbook is available for sale on Amazon: The Bread and Salt Between Us: Recipes and Stories from a Syrian Refugee’s Kitchen https://www.amazon.com/dp/1891105639/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4a7oCb0WZYC8J We found this stew very time-consuming and the result somewhat… Continue reading Syrian stewed white bean and beef stew
Syrian baked kofta with grated tomatoes
We tried this recipe from Mayada Anjari’s cookbook, The Bread and Salt Between Us. First, preheat oven to 400. Second, combine 1.5 lb minced beef (80/20 or 85/15), 1 small grated onion and 1.5 cups (one small bunch) coarsely chopped parsley leaves and tender stems (instead of mincing by hand, we used a handheld blender… Continue reading Syrian baked kofta with grated tomatoes
Oven-roasted fingerling potatoes
We loosely followed this recipe but skipped the seasonings except salt, black pepper, and olive oil. https://www.budgetbytes.com/rosemary-roasted-potatoes/ In addition, to accommodate roast chicken pieces concurrently in the oven, we initially roasted at 400 (for 20 mins) and then increased to 425 until the potato halves were brown and crispy (an additional 20 mins). We garnished… Continue reading Oven-roasted fingerling potatoes
Spiced applesauce cake with cinnamon cream cheese icing
We tried this Smitten Kitchen recipe: http://smittenkitchen.com/2010/10/spiced-applesauce-cake/ We used an 8" round cake pan instead of square. (Jan. 2019)
Cheesy rice egg bowl
We loosely followed this recipe: https://futuredish.com/rice-egg-bowl/ Our modifications: first, we doubled the recipe to 4 eggs, 2/3 cup water, and 1 cup cooked rice. Second, we skipped the vegetables and soy sauce. We added 3 cooked bacon strips, crumbled (setting aside ¼ strip for garnish) and freshly ground black pepper. Third, at the end of… Continue reading Cheesy rice egg bowl
Oven roasted Macau turmeric ginger chicken. We tried this NYT recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018466-turmeric-chickenOur modifications: first, we added 3 cloves crushed garlic to the marinade. Second, we accidentally used rice vinegar (Marukan green label) instead of rice wine (such as Shaoxing); we also added all of it (¾ cup per recipe) to the marinade instead of using…… Continue reading
Pear custard cake in cast iron pan
We tried this recipe: https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/pear-custard/ We had only three red pears, so we also used a Fuji apple. We peeled, cored, and thinly sliced all four pieces of fruit and placed them in a lightly oiled cast iron pan. We then poured the custard batter over the sliced pears and apple. Even after 45 mins… Continue reading Pear custard cake in cast iron pan
Indian minced meat with peas (keema matar)
We tried this keema matar recipe from Shubhra Ramineni’s Entice with Spice cookbook, except that we substituted minced bison for minced lamb. First, using a high-walled stainless steel skillet, turn on medium heat without oil and then add 1 lb minced lamb (here, minced bison). Saute until browned, then drain the fatty liquid (it will… Continue reading Indian minced meat with peas (keema matar)
Vietnamese-inspired chicken congee with celery
Feeling under the weather, we modified Andrea Nguyen’s chicken back and celery rice (http://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/116232038826/vietnamese-chicken-back-and-celery-rice-recipe) to make a comforting porridge. First, using a pressure cooker, we combined two large chicken backs and some additional chicken skin (from freezer), about 6 inches of peeled ginger (cut into 1-inch penny slices and each lightly smashed), 2 large shallots… Continue reading Vietnamese-inspired chicken congee with celery
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