We made this savory version of kugel to prepare for Rosh Hashanah. Details here: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/browned-onion-kugels-231507 Instead of dicing the onions, we cut them into ¼ inch vertical slices along the grain. This recipe yielded 12 large muffins and 1 mini-loaf.
Hamburger vegetable soup
We tried this recipe from the Pioneer Woman: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/hamburger-soup/ It is hearty, flavorful, and soothing on a wet day. We reduced the amount of minced beef to 2 to 2 1/3 lbs and used minced fresh parsley, fresh thyme, and fresh marjoram as the herbs. The recipe calls for 3 cups of beef broth, which… Continue reading Hamburger vegetable soup
Avocado with soy-garlic dressing
Cut one ripe avocado into bite-sized chunks, then gently toss with about 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 clove minced garlic, and about ½ tsp microplaned ginger. Drizzle with about ½ tsp toasted sesame oil and sprinkle with a tsp of toasted sesame seeds. We served this with cooked rice and roasted seaweed. This recipe is… Continue reading Avocado with soy-garlic dressing
Balsamic roasted mixed berries
Preheat oven to 350. Combine 1 lb (16 oz) strawberries, halved or quartered with 6 oz each blueberries and raspberries in a 9x13 baking dish. Toss with 2 Tbsp white sugar and 2-3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (a 2:1 ratio of regular balsamic and fruit-infused white balsamic), then oven-roast for 30 mins, stirring once midway. Serve… Continue reading Balsamic roasted mixed berries
Rigatoni with oven-roasted zucchini
Preheat oven to 450, with sheet pan in the oven. Cut 2 lb of zucchini (5-6 zucchini) into 1-inch cubes, then toss in 1-2 Tbsp olive oil and about 1 tsp salt. Pour onto the heated sheet and roast until browned and tender (about 30 mins), tossing a few times to brown evenly. Separately, heat… Continue reading Rigatoni with oven-roasted zucchini
Turkish semolina cake (revani)
Recipe here: http://www.lydiasflexitariankitchen.com/revani-turkish-sponge-cake/ (Sept. 2016)
Greek stewed minced beef (kimas)
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)
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