Our oven died, so we were happy to try this recipe: https://iowagirleats.com/stovetop-apple-crisp/ We used one large and one medium Fuji apple. We added about 1.5 Tbsp bourbon to the bubbling cinnamon sugar before folding in the cubed apples. (Apr. 2020)
Tag: 2020
Creole seasoning blend
We followed this recipe but omitted the dried basil (which we didn’t have): https://www.daringgourmet.com/creole-seasoning-recipe/ (Apr. 2020)
Korean sweet potato latte
We tried this caffeine-free hot milk recipe: https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-sweet-potato-latte-241177 It is warm, lightly sweetened, and soothing. (Apr. 2020)
Microwaved Korean sweet potatoes
Our conventional oven conked out, so we baked these in the microwave. Carefully wash the skin, fork-pierce a few times, and then wrap each tuber in a few damp paper towels. Place the wrapped tubers on a large, microwave-proof plate, and microwave on high until tender (about 5 to 5 ½ mins for two small-medium… Continue reading Microwaved Korean sweet potatoes
Candied Korean sweet potatoes (goguma mattang)
Every once in a while when I was a kid, my sister and I enjoyed this special treat at Korean-Chinese restaurants. I decided to try it at home. Because we rarely deep-fry, I tried combining a healthier, roasted sweet potato method with a traditional candy coating. First, following this recipe, https://whatgreatgrandmaate.com/paleo-korean-caramelized-sweet-potatoes-goguma-mattang-2/ , we cut two… Continue reading Candied Korean sweet potatoes (goguma mattang)
Korean chicken ginseng, garlic, jujube, and sweet rice soup (samgyetang)
Details here: https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/samgyetang Based on our pantry, we used 1 large bone-in chicken breast and 2 chicken quarters (skin on and offal removed). We used a low-walled Dutch oven and cooked for a total of 50 mins (30 mins on medium-high, and 20 mins low-medium). (Apr. 2020)
Cinnamon maple whiskey sour
This is a refreshing and easy bourbon cocktail. Details here: https://cookieandkate.com/cinnamon-maple-whiskey-sour-recipe/ (Apr. 2020)
Persian beef and yellow pea stew (khoresh gheymeh)
We tried this Persian Mama recipe and made a few modifications: http://persianmama.com/khoresh-gheymeh-beef-and-split-pea-stew/. First, we used 1 lb beef chuck, cut into 1" cubes. Second, because we used ¾ cup standard supermarket split yellow peas, we skipped steps 3-4 and followed the Note instructions to boil for 2-3 mins, cool, and added in the last 20… Continue reading Persian beef and yellow pea stew (khoresh gheymeh)
Persian meat spice blend
We tried this recipe as a base for a Persian beef and yellow split pea stew (koresh ghymeh): http://persianmama.com/all-about-spices-2/ (Persian meat spice blend I). Combine the following: 2 Tbsp turmeric, 1 Tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp crushed Bay leaf (about 1 medium leaf), and 1 tsp each ground black pepper, cayenne pepper (called “chili” in… Continue reading Persian meat spice blend
Persian spiced omelette with caramelized dates
This is a warm and comforting breakfast that reminded us of sweet matzoh brie and French toast. We tried this recipe, but we doubled the amounts (for two servings) and also added specific measurements where needed: https://www.eater.com/2017/1/28/14421434/recipe-persian-date-omelet Our modifications: first, cut ½ cup pitted Medjool or Persian dates in half, lengthwise. Place the halved dates… Continue reading Persian spiced omelette with caramelized dates
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