We tried this quick, chicken broth-based soup from Cook’s Illustrated. Soak ¼ oz dried porcini mushroom in hot water, then remove and mince the reconstituted mushroom. Set aside the mushroom soaking broth and save ½ cup dor the soup. Heat 5 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth, ½ cup mushroom soaking broth, ½ cup uncooked long… Continue reading Mushroom and rice soup
Tag: 2016
Barbecue meatloaf with oven-roasted potato slices
We tried this meatloaf and potato recipe from Molly Gilbert’s Sheet Pan Suppers: http://www.grandparents.com/food-and-leisure/recipes/bruces-barbecue-meatloaf-and-potatoes-recipe. We used an 18 oz bottle of Sweet Baby Ray’s original barbeque sauce for the recipe. Instead of creating a free-form loaf on top of the perforated 10x6" foil, we lined a loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving extra parchment flaps… Continue reading Barbecue meatloaf with oven-roasted potato slices
Cream cheese swirl brownies
We tried this Cooks Illustrated recipe: https://www.cooksillustrated.com/recipes/7987-cream-cheese-brownies (Aug. 2016)
Greek-style roasted lemon garlic chicken drumsticks
We followed this recipe: http://www.primaverakitchen.com/roasted-lemon-chicken-legs/. Instead of using a baking pan, we lined a baking sheet with foil, placed a rack in the sheet, and placed the marinated chicken on the rack. We roasted it until the chicken juice ran clear (about 10-15 mins longer than the directions). We served this with Greek spinach dill… Continue reading Greek-style roasted lemon garlic chicken drumsticks
Simple guacamole
Recipe here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/guacamole-recipe3.html (July 2016)
The classic BLT
I have loved BLTs since childhood. Easy to make: http://www.food.com/recipe/classic-blt-sandwich-129615 (July 2016)
Baked egg in avocado with simple salsa
We tried this baked egg recipe from Laura Vitalo: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dCUF6Q99o9w Preheat the oven to 425 and bake for 15 mins (runny yolk) to 20 mins (fully cooked yolk). We did not have hot sauce on hand, so we whipped up a simple salsa similar to this online recipe: http://www.food.com/recipe/simple-salsa-128822, except that we used ½ tomato,… Continue reading Baked egg in avocado with simple salsa
Buffalo chicken drumsticks with charred romaine hearts and blue cheese dressing
I grew up eating buffalo chicken wings, and we tried this ingenious supper version from Molly Gilbert’s Sheet Pan Suppers cookbook. The Buffalo chicken recipe is available here: http://fleurdelolly.blogspot.com/2015/04/sheet-pan-suppers-buffalo-chicken.html?m=1 and the charred romaine hearts recipe is here: http://fleurdelolly.blogspot.com/2015/04/sheet-pan-suppers-charred-romaine-with.html?m=1 (July 2016) Our modifications: We increased basic cooking time from 30/35 mins to 40 mins. We also… Continue reading Buffalo chicken drumsticks with charred romaine hearts and blue cheese dressing
Vietnamese caramelized catfish in claypot
We tried this recipe by Andrea Nguyen: https://www.splendidtable.org/recipes/caramelized-catfish-sand-pot. (Note: In case this link does not work, Google “splendid table Andrea Nguyen catfish,” and the recipe should come up.) Our modifications: first, we used swai (a type of catfish) fillets instead of catfish steaks, and we cut them into 2-inch pieces; second, we used a large… Continue reading Vietnamese caramelized catfish in claypot
Spicy herbed brown sugar cashews
Preheat oven to 325 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a medium bowl, whisk together 1 large egg white, ½ tsp kosher salt, and 1 Tbsp water until barely frothy. Add 2 cups raw, while cashews and mix to coat. Drain the coated cashews in a colander for 10-15 mins to drain… Continue reading Spicy herbed brown sugar cashews
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