We tried this NYT recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1013357-lentil-stew-with-pumpkin-or-sweet-potatoes We used 1 lb butternut squash (the smallest we could find) (see Note below) and 1 carrot instead of ½ lb squash and 2 carrots. We finished the soup (after turning off heat) with juice from half a lemon. We also found this recipe took about 2 hours to… Continue reading Lentil stew with butternut squash and carrot
Tag: 2018
Pressure cooker classic American beef stew
We tried this recipe: http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2016/10/pressure-cooker-beef-stew-recipe.html It was supposed to take less than an hour, but with prep and multiple steps involved, it took over 2 hours and was quite complicated. Our modifications: first, given the diameter of a standard pressure cooker, we recommend cutting the chuck roast steaks into 6 pieces rather than 3 to… Continue reading Pressure cooker classic American beef stew
Pressure cooker classic beef chili
We tried this NYT recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019159-pressure-cooker-classic-beef-chili We substantially reduced the chili powder from 2 Tbsp to 2 tsp and used no-salt kidney beans and diced tomatoes. We also used red bell pepper instead of green. This whole recipe took less than 1 hour from prep to serving. We omitted the garnishes. (July 2018)
Oven-roasted trimmed artichokes
We trimmed large artichokes for a NYT recipe that we posted here: http://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/175450786271/bulgar-and-chick-pea-salad-with-oven-roasted This post pertains to method. We generally followed this Gourmet video on how to trim artichokes: https://youtu.be/5o6AaCs4sAw Our modifications: first, we used a large mixing bowl filled with water and the juice of 1 ½ large fresh lemons. Second, we found the… Continue reading Oven-roasted trimmed artichokes
Bulgar and chickpea salad with oven-roasted trimmed artichokes
We tried this NYT recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016221-bulgur-and-chickpea-salad-with-roasted-artichokes First, for detailed instructions on trimming and roasting artichokes, see this method post: http://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/175450614661/oven-roasted-trimmed-artichokes-we-trimmed-large Second, we modified this NYT recipe by reducing the amount of salt to barely ½ tsp total and using no-salt canned chick peas. We also used 1 Tbsp dried chives instead of 2 Tbsp fresh… Continue reading Bulgar and chickpea salad with oven-roasted trimmed artichokes
Breaded chicken cutlets with lemon sauce
We followed Ann Romney’s variation on Parmesan Chicken with lemon sauce (Lemon Chicken) at this link: http://www.ldsliving.com/Romney-Family-Favorites/s/73822 We omitted the parmesan to make the lemon version. Our modifications: first, to reduce sodium, we used unsalted butter and unseasoned breadcrumbs (which we seasoned with a dash each dried thyme, dried onion, dried celery seed, paprika, and… Continue reading Breaded chicken cutlets with lemon sauce
Basic pesto
We followed this basic pesto recipe, using basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, and freshly grated Parmesan: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/2653-basic-pesto We served it with a corkscrew pasta called cellentani and some grape tomatoes. To determine proportions, we followed these instructions: https://www.seriouseats.com/2016/02/how-to-cook-and-serve-pesto-sauce-pasta.html (June 2018)
Sheet-pan mustard crusted chicken with broccolini and roasted sweet potatoes
We tried this NYT recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016020-sheet-pan-supper We simplified this recipe by oven-roasting two whole sweet potatoes instead of cutting and inserting thyme, using this recipe: http://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/114603785616/oven-roasted-korean-sweet-potato-gogoma. We also omitted the mustard-sour cream sauce. Finally, we used broccolini instead of broccoli raab. (June 2018)
Korean chive pancake (buchujeon)
We tried this recipe: https://kimchimari.com/korean-chive-pancake-buchujeon-with-chive-flowers/ We found the batter a bit too viscous, so we added a little more (1 Tbsp) water until it was thin, like crepe batter. We also used frozen cut chives, which made the pancake wetter than it should have been. So I would recommend using fresh chives the next time.… Continue reading Korean chive pancake (buchujeon)
Simple au gratin potatoes
We tried this recipe, which calls for cheddar cheese: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/simple-au-gratin-potatoes Our modifications: first, we halved this recipe but found a 2-quart casserole dish to be the right size (a larger casserole dish may be needed for the full recipe). Second, we rubbed the inside of the casserole dish with a smashed garlic clove, then lightly… Continue reading Simple au gratin potatoes
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