We tried this NYT recipe, which features Middle Eastern-style flavors: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017914-fragrant-chicken-soup-with-chickpeas-and-vegetables Our modifications: First, we omitted the turnip based on our pantry; instead, we increased the celery from 2 to 5 stalks and doubled the amount of chickpeas. Second, we increased the chicken broth by 1 cup (to avoid it being a too-thick stew) and… Continue reading Fragrant chicken soup with chickpeas and vegetables
Greek-style white bean and celery stew
We tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1012634-white-beans-with-celery Our modifications: first, we used no-salt canned cannellini (4 x 13.4 oz quattro-carton), which we rinsed and drained in lieu of soaking and cooking dried white beans. For the bean draining liquid, we used a mix of water and some of the liquid captured while rinsing the beans; we did… Continue reading Greek-style white bean and celery stew
Middle Eastern-style turmeric chile saffron chicken
We tried this NYT recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014920-chicken-thigh-kebabs-with-turmeric-chile-and-saffron Our modifications: First, we used 4 chicken breast cutlets instead of thighs, and we kept the cutlets intact. We marinated the chicken overnight. Second, we used Korean red pepper powder for the chile. Third, we oven-broiled the chicken. We lined a baking sheet with foil, then placed a baking… Continue reading Middle Eastern-style turmeric chile saffron chicken
Celery-apple salad with lemon dressing
We tried this recipe: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/celery-apple-salad The recipe called for 2 cups each honey crisp apple and celery; we estimated this to be 1 large honey crisp apple (1/4” slices with skin on) and 4 stalks celery (cut in 1/2” diagonal slices). We increased the dressing to the juice of one lemon (not just 2 Tbsp)… Continue reading Celery-apple salad with lemon dressing
Lebanese eggplant casserole with ground meat, tomato, and pine nuts
We tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017426-eggplant-with-lamb-tomato-and-pine-nuts Our modifications: First, we used ½ lb each minced pork and minced bison in lieu of 1lb minced lamb. To reduce sodium, we used no-salt tomato sauce. Second, because we find cinnamon cloying, we used a combo of ¼ tsp cinnamon and ¼ tsp nutmeg. Third, instead of broiling the… Continue reading Lebanese eggplant casserole with ground meat, tomato, and pine nuts
Pasta frittata
We tried this Mark Bittman recipe for our leftover cooked pasta: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/6791-pasta-frittata We first preheated the oven to 350. Our modifications: based on our pantry, we used 1 ½ cups leftover cooked rigatoni (which we cut into 1 inch thick diagonal slices), 2 Tbsp bacon (which we cut into matchsticks and browned separately), rendered bacon… Continue reading Pasta frittata
Grandma Gladys’s brownies
We recently made this treasured family recipe that was an important part of my husband’s childhood. First, preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 9x12” baking dish, and set aside. Second, melt 11 Tbsp unsalted butter with 12 oz chocolate chips (we used Ghirardelli semi-sweet chips). You can do this either by using a double-boiler… Continue reading Grandma Gladys’s brownies
Lebanese chick pea stew
We tried this recipe: http://www.arabamerica.com/lebanese-chickpea-stew/ Our modifications: first, based on our pantry, we used a homemade roasted green bell pepper, following these instructions: https://www.daringgourmet.com/how-to-roast-red-peppers/ (see Note below). Second, we used 2 ½ tsp za’atar, 1 tsp crushed red pepper for red pepper flakes, and 1 Tbsp cumin powder (not cumin seeds). Third, we increased the… Continue reading Lebanese chick pea stew
Overnight oats with amaranth seeds and apple
We tried this NYT recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016109-rolled-oats-with-amaranth-seeds-maple-syrup-and-apple We tripled the recipe and julienned the apple instead of grating it. This requires overnight soaking but takes only 5 mins to cook. (Dec. 2017)
Italian-style lemony pasta with chick peas
Details here: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018591-lemony-pasta-with-chickpeas-and-parsley First, we increased the chick peas from 2 cups to two cans (14.5 oz each) chick peas. We rinsed and drained the chick peas, then used 1.5 cups vegetable stock later in the recipe. Second, we used 1 large shallot instead of ½ onion. Third, we used the zest of a whole… Continue reading Italian-style lemony pasta with chick peas
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