Heat a medium Dutch oven, add about 1 Tbsp olive oil, then add 1 chopped onion and a ½ tsp salt. When browned, add 1 1/3 lb minced beef until browned, then add ½ white wine and boil vigorously until all the alcohol has evaporated. Add 6 medium tomatoes (grated on a mandolin, with skin… Continue reading Greek stewed minced beef (kimas)
Greek braised green beans (fasolakia ladera)
Heat a large Dutch oven, add about 2 Tbsp olive oil, then add 1 chopped onion and 1 chopped and seeded mild pepper (here, an Anaheim pepper). When wilted, add 2 lbs green beans (trimmed and cut into thin strips), sprinkle with ½ tsp salt, cover, and cook on medium heat until the beans turn… Continue reading Greek braised green beans (fasolakia ladera)
Greek crispy lemon roasted potatoes
We tried this recipe: http://www.mygreekdish.com/recipe/crispiest-greek-lemon-potatoes-patates-lemonates/ (Sept. 2016)
Bacon, arugula, and Gruyere bread pudding
We tried this recipe for 2/3 of a leftover ciabatta loaf: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/arugula-bacon-and-gruyere-bread-pudding-350898 We baked for an additional 10 mins and broiled it on high for 2 mins for browning. (Sept. 2016)
Italian bucatini with chicken sausage and bell peppers
We tried this recipe: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/bucatini-with-sausage-and-peppers-56389445 We used spicy chicken sausage instead of sweet turkey. At first, we found the sauce a bit too thin, but we later realized that this is intentional so that the bucatini can soak up the sauce. We also recommend preparing the sauce in a Dutch oven, since the cooked pasta… Continue reading Italian bucatini with chicken sausage and bell peppers
Concord grape cornmeal cake
We used ½ lb (about 1 cup, halved and seeded) Korean grapes, a hybrid of Concord grapes, for this recipe: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/concord-grape-cornmeal-cake-51122620 We also used 1% milk and white vinegar in lieu of buttermilk, following these guidelines: http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-a-quick-easy-buttermilk-substitute-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-185757 (Sept. 2016)
Sheet-pan cumin chicken with squash, fennel, and grapes
We had an unexpected surplus of Korean grapes, so we tried out this savory recipe: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sheet-pan-cumin-chicken-thighs-with-squash-fennel-and-grapes-56390000 We modified by coating the chicken thighs with 1 Tbsp olive oil before adding the spices, placed the seasoned chicken on a lightly oiled baking rack set on top of the vegetables (to keep the chicken from getting soggy),… Continue reading Sheet-pan cumin chicken with squash, fennel, and grapes
Peruvian cilantro-jalapeño (aji verde) sauce
This is a healthy version that calls for nonfat plain Greek yogurt. We followed the recipe that was part of this chicken dish, except that we removed the seeds and membrane from the jalapeños before pureeing them: http://runawayapricot.com/2015/01/healthier-peruvian-chicken-skewers-with-green-sauce.html/ In case the link does not work, here are the instructions: using a food processor, combine 1… Continue reading Peruvian cilantro-jalapeño (aji verde) sauce
Peruvian-style chicken kabob with cilantro-jalapeño (aji verde) sauce
We followed this recipe for both chicken and sauce: http://runawayapricot.com/2015/01/healthier-peruvian-chicken-skewers-with-green-sauce.html/. In case the link does not work: First, the night before, cut 3 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 breasts) into 1” chunks. Marinate the chicken chunks in: 2 Tbsp ground cumin, 2 Tbsp sweet paprika, 4 tsp (we reduced to 2 tsp)… Continue reading Peruvian-style chicken kabob with cilantro-jalapeño (aji verde) sauce
Chilean avocado celery salad
We tried this recipe, and it was delicious: http://thelatinkitchen.com/r/recipe/apio-palta-celery-avocado-salad In case the link is not working, here is the recipe: first, trim 5 stalks celery and cut along a diagonal into 1” pieces. Place in a medium-large mixing bowl. Second, pit and cut two ripe avocados into coarse chunks (about 1” cubes). Add the avocados… Continue reading Chilean avocado celery salad
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