Tag: 2017

Italian orecchiette with sausage and broccoli raab

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We followed this recipe: https://www.google.com/amp/www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/orecchiette-with-broccoli-rabe-and-sausage-recipe.amp Due to our pantry, we used 2/3 lb sausage (uncooked and removed from its casing) and 2 ½ lb raab, which may have thrown off the balance. We tried to balance the flavors by adding the juice from one lemon and mixing ½ tsp anchovy paste into the ¼ cup… Continue reading Italian orecchiette with sausage and broccoli raab

Shredded potato and sun dried tomato casserole

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We tried this recipe: http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-egg-hash-brown-casserole-with-cheddar-sun-dried-tomatoes-167015 We used one shallot instead of a small onion. (Apr. 2017) Note: For the 3 Tbsp hot mustard, we followed this recipe: http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/01/hot-mustard-recipe.html We whisked together 3 Tbsp Colman’s hot mustard powder with 3 Tbsp cold water in a medium mixing bowl, to which we later added the eggs and… Continue reading Shredded potato and sun dried tomato casserole

Lime-infused roasted beet, beet green, and nectarine salad

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We followed this recipe from Dahlia Abraham-Klein’s cookbook, Silk Road Vegetarian, an adapted version of which is here: https://www.google.com/amp/s/creativecookinggf.wordpress.com/2014/06/13/roasted-beet-nectarine-salad-cookbook-chat-silk-road-vegetarian/amp/ Our modifications: first, like the original recipe, we omitted pine nuts, nutmeg, and feta cheese. Second, based on seasonal availability, we used 1 lb frozen peach slices in lieu of nectarines; we poured the contents into… Continue reading Lime-infused roasted beet, beet green, and nectarine salad

Korean banquet noodles (janchi guksu)

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I haven’t had this dish of years but had a sudden craving. We tried this recipe: http://aeriskitchen.com/2012/03/sempio-banquet-guksu/ Our modifications: we used ½ lb minced pork in lieu of 1/3 lb minced beef (and adjusted the seasonings accordingly). Instead of zucchini, we trimmed and cut ¼ lb string beans in half crosswise and lengthwise, blanched them… Continue reading Korean banquet noodles (janchi guksu)

Oven-roasted salmon with lemon juice and olive oil

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We followed this Jamie Oliver recipe, but roasted a whole salmon fillet (about 1 ¼ lbs) rather than cutting it into four pieces. We spritzed with the juice of one lemon, drizzled with olive oil (about 1 Tbsp), and lightly seasoned with salt and black pepper. We oven-roasted it in the middle rack in a… Continue reading Oven-roasted salmon with lemon juice and olive oil

Oven-roasted string beans, olives, anchovies, and tomatoes

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We followed this Jamie Oliver sheet pan recipe, but cooked the salmon as a whole fillet in a separate vessel for more time: https://www.google.com/amp/www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/jamie-oliver/tray-baked-salmon-with-olives-green-beans-anchovies-and-tomatoes.amp Our modifications: first, we preheated the oven at 425. Second, we lined the cookie sheet with parchment paper (to capture residual liquid). Third, we used about ½ cup each pitted kalamata… Continue reading Oven-roasted string beans, olives, anchovies, and tomatoes

Filipino salmon sour soup (salmon sinigang)

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We had a surplus of salmon fillet, so we made this soup. Cut 1.5 lb salmon fillet (without skin) into bite-sized chunks (about 2x1"), marinate in 1/3 cup lemon juice, and refrigerate for a max of 20 mins (beyond 20 mins, the fish will start to “cook” in the citrus juice, which you want to… Continue reading Filipino salmon sour soup (salmon sinigang)