We tried this recipe, http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014472-tunisian-style-baked-cauliflower-frittata except that instead of boiling or steaming the cauliflower, we used ½ head cauliflower that we had oven roasted the day before (tossed with 1 Tbsp olive oil, a few sprigs each marjoram and thyme, a dash of salt and pepper, and oven-roasted at 425 for 40 mins), following the… Continue reading Tunisian-style baked cauliflower frittata
Tag: 2016
Chocolate chip cinnamon snack cake
We tried this recipe based on what was in our pantry: http://www.bakeorbreak.com/2012/09/chocolate-chip-snack-cake/ and it was delicious. (Dec. 2016)
Spicy salted caramel nuts
We tried this Ina Garten recipe: https://barefootcontessa.com/recipes/salted-caramel-nuts For some kick, we added ¼ tsp cayenne pepper along with the kosher salt. Based on our pantry, we used 2 cups each walnuts and almonds. We also overheated the caramelized sugar, so this has a slightly bittersweet flavor. The next time, we will try these instructions from… Continue reading Spicy salted caramel nuts
Blueberry lemon almond crisp
We tried this healthier version of crisp. Recipe here: http://cookieandkate.com/2015/blueberry-almond-crisp/ (Dec. 2016)
Vegetable frittata with veggie sausage
We tried this recipe based on our pantry ingredients: https://www.flourishingfoodie.com/blog//2011/07/grilled-vegetable-and-veggie-sausage.html We used three Trader Joe’s Meatless Breakfast Patties, defrosted and crumbled. We also used two shallots in lieu of ½ sweet onion. Finally, we placed the cast iron pan under the broiler (set on low) for a few mins at the end. (Dec. 2016)
Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy
We tried this SkinnyTaste recipe, which ingeniously lightens the dish by substituting half of the minced beef with minced turkey. http://www.skinnytaste.com/skinny-salisbury-steak-with-mushroom/ Although the recipe calls for unseasoned breadcrumbs, we added about ½ tsp each freshly minced sage, oregano, and thyme to the meat mixture. To shape the patties, we used an oval ½ cup measuring… Continue reading Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy
Blueberry cornmeal skillet cake
We tried this recipe but used blue corn meal instead of yellow: http://www.growforagecookferment.com/blueberry-cornmeal-skillet-cake/ (Nov. 2016)
Curried lentil and amaranth soup with spinach
Heat a large Dutch oven, add 2 Tbsp olive oil, and then sauté 1 chopped medium onion and five minced garlic cloves until tender (about 3-4 mins). Add the following spices: 2 tsp cumin seeds, ¾ tsp each turmeric and ground coriander, ½ tsp ground black pepper, and ½ tsp ground ginger (here, microplaned fresh… Continue reading Curried lentil and amaranth soup with spinach
Stove-top teriyaki salmon steaks
We tried this VietWorld Kitchen recipe, including the homemade teriyaki sauce, and it was delicious: http://www.vietworldkitchen.com/blog/2013/10/salmon-teriyaki-stovetop-recipe.html (Nov. 2016)Note: After salting the salmon steaks for 30 mins, we patted them dry with paper towels before placing them in a heated teflon pan. Because our salmon steaks were over 2 inches thick, we increased the teriyaki and… Continue reading Stove-top teriyaki salmon steaks
Simple couscous
We followed this recipe from the Kitchn: http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-couscous-165983 We first toasted the couscous in 1 ½ Tbsp melted butter before adding 1 cup hot chicken broth (we skipped the salt). Then we stirred, covered, and turned off the heat and let the covered pan sit for 10 mins undisturbed. (Nov. 2016)
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