We tried this vegetarian recipe involving cremini mushrooms and bulgur wheat: https://kitchenconfidante.com/mushroom-meatballs. We followed the recipe exactly but found the final meatballs a little mushy; perhaps we should have baked at 400 for more than 15 mins. The next time, we may cool the mushroom bulgur mixture in a fine strainer and let sit until… Continue reading Mushroom meatballs
Tag: 2021
Soy-sauteed mushrooms
This was a quick and tasty side dish: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/58112/mushrooms-with-a-soy-sauce-glaze/ We reduced the butter to 1 Tbsp. We served this with crispy panfried tofu and steamed rice. (Dec. 2021)
Cannellini bean salad with Greek flavors
Inspired by a similar dish from my step-MIL, we tried this recipe: https://www.realgreekrecipes.com/white-bean-salad/ Our modifications: first, to accommodate our 15.5 oz canned low-sodium cannellini beans (which we rinsed and drained), we doubled the dressing (with some exceptions noted below) as follows: 2 garlic cloves, 2 tsp black mustard seeds, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1/3… Continue reading Cannellini bean salad with Greek flavors
Zucchini boats with Lebanese flavors
Inspired by a delicious creation from my step-MIL, we tried making halved zucchini stuffed with Lebanese meat filling. Unlike traditional Lebanese cousa, we did not core small zucchini and gently simmer in seasoned tomato sauce. Instead, we loosely followed Chef Kamal al-Faqih’s recipe for filling: first, preheat oven to 350. Lightly oil-spray two 9x12" glass… Continue reading Zucchini boats with Lebanese flavors
Oatmeal with caramelized pear
We tried this recipe: https://minimalistbaker.com/brown-sugar-pear-steel-cut-oats/ Based on our pantry, we made the full oatmeal recipe (using steel-cut oats) but halved the pear recipe. We also ran out of standard brown sugar (fine granulation, slightly moist), so we used 1 Tbsp natural brown sugar (medium granulation) plus 1 tsp dark molasses. We covered the pear mixture… Continue reading Oatmeal with caramelized pear
Ancient grains bowl with rotisserie chicken
We loosely followed this recipe to repurpose leftovers of rotisserie chicken, 1 ¼ cup cooked wheat berries, and 5 oz fresh baby spinach: https://www.health.com/recipes/chicken-wheat-berry-bowl. Our modifications: first, instead of preparing chicken from scratch, we used leftover rotisserie chicken (two thighs and one breast), handshredded and bones/most skin discarded. We lightly sprayed a medium pan with… Continue reading Ancient grains bowl with rotisserie chicken
Kimchi stew with tuna
I had a sudden craving for kimchi jjigae and tried this recipe, which came together quickly: https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/chamchi-kimchi-jjigae. We halved the recipe (about 2 mounded cups kimchi, 2 Tbsp kimchi juice, and 1 cup water). With canned tuna, this is a nice shortcut recipe. We added a dash of fish sauce and doubled the sugar to… Continue reading Kimchi stew with tuna
Smoky lentil stew with potatoes and leeks
We tried this NYT recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021588-smoky-lentil-stew-with-leeks-and-potatoes?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share The recipe called for 5 potatoes without specifying weight; we used 3 medium Russets, which was more than enough. At the end of cooking, we added 1.5 Tbsp pomegranate balsamic vinegar and ½ tsp sugar for brightness. (Dec. 2021)
North African bean stew with barley and winter squash
We tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017916-north-african-bean-stew-with-barley-and-winter-squash?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share We found that 2 cups diced butternut squash = half of a medium. We did add 1 cup of broth (for a total of 12 cups) at the end (to make it soupier) and balanced with red wine vinegar and a dash of sugar. We served with fresh lemon wedges.… Continue reading North African bean stew with barley and winter squash
Chicken thigh and chicken andouille gumbo
We tried this recipe, and it was very tasty: https://thecafesucrefarine.com/make-ahead-chicken-andouille-gumbo/. In lieu of fire-roasted diced tomatoes, we used no-salt diced tomatoes. To make up for the fire-roasted flavor, we used 2 tsp smoked paprika and only 1 tsp sweet paprika (for 1 Tbsp total paprika). At the end of cooking, we added 2 tsp pomegranate-quince… Continue reading Chicken thigh and chicken andouille gumbo
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