Details here: https://www.weightwatchers.com/us/recipe/curried-yogurt-sauce-and-dip-1/5626a5ef271fc584086c7109 We skipped the cilantro and used nonfat Greek plain yogurt. (Feb. 2020)
Tag: 2020
Spicy black bean casserole
We tried this easy vegetarian NYT recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020705-cheesy-spicy-black-bean-bake?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share We served this with tortilla chips and baked potato. (Feb. 2020)
Vietnamese-style iced coffee
I figured out a shortcut recipe. It’s not authentic, but it tastes pretty close. Brew 12 oz of your strongest roast coffee (we use either Lavazza Classico or Trader Joe’s Laos Bolaven Plateau). Spoon 2 tsp to 1 Tbsp sweetened condensed milk (we recommend Longevity brand) into a 2-cup measuring cup. Pour the hot coffee… Continue reading Vietnamese-style iced coffee
French wholegrain mustard dressing
We tried this recipe, and it was delicious: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/wholegrain-mustard-dressing We used white wine vinegar and added a little more agave syrup. We tossed this dressing with some sliced celery and carrot ribbons. (Jan. 2020)
Quick rotisserie chicken and rice soup
We had half a rotisserie chicken leftover (about 2.5 lb), so we tried this quick and easy recipe: https://www.backtothebooknutrition.com/rotisserie-chicken-rice-soup/ Our modifications: first, we added 6 baby skin-on Yukon potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces (4 pieces per potato) at the same time as the carrots. Second, for the liquid, we used 8 cups chicken stock (half… Continue reading Quick rotisserie chicken and rice soup
Classic egg salad
We tried this recipe: https://addapinch.com/classic-egg-salad-sandwich-recipe/ After peeling and rinsing the boiled eggs, we used an egg slicer, both horizontally and vertically. This was simple and tasty. (Jan. 2020)
Celery and potato soup
We tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016498-celery-and-potato-soup?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share For the 7 cups liquid, we used 1 quart (4 cups) unsalted chicken stock, 1 cup chicken broth (salted), and 2 cups unsalted beef stock. We found straining the soup challenging, and we found the broth lacked viscosity afterwards. We garnished each serving with julienned celery, some celery fronds, and… Continue reading Celery and potato soup
Vegetarian dan dan noodles
We adapted our beloved meat-based dan dan noodle recipe to create a vegetarian version. We kept the noodle seasoning the same, but we changed the topping from minced pork (or minced turkey) to freeze-dried tofu crumbles and dried shiitake mushrooms. Here’s a breakdown of the topping and the noodles. 1) The topping: Inspired by Andrea… Continue reading Vegetarian dan dan noodles
Lemon sour cream bundt cake
We had leftover creme fraiche and sour cream, so tried this recipe: https://bakingbites.com/2019/03/lemon-sour-cream-bundt-cake/. We used ½ cup creme fraiche and ½ cup sour cream. For the sugar, we used a 2:1 ratio of citrus-infused sugar to plain white sugar. For the batter, we used zest from 2 lemons and juice from 1 ½ lemons (which… Continue reading Lemon sour cream bundt cake
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