We tried this recipe, using a 14.1 oz can of Asmar’s fava beans in brine: https://www.food.com/recipe/egyptian-fool-fava-beans-traditional-breakfast-345433 Our modifications: first, we heated 1 Tbsp olive oil in 1 tsp ground cumin and 1/8 tsp cayenne, then added drained fava beans and 2 Tbsp chicken broth. When heated through, we removed the pot from heat and added… Continue reading Egyptian fava beans (ful mudammes)
Tag: 2021
Scotch broth with kale
Details here: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014446-scotch-broth-with-kale?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share Based on our pantry, we used 2 parsnips, 4 carrots, 2 celery, stalks, 1 shallot, and 2 scallions (whites only) with 1.5 lb bone-in rib. For the liquid, we used 1.5 quarts (6 cups) Better Than Bouillon beef broth and 1 quart water. After simmering for 1 hour, we found the beef… Continue reading Scotch broth with kale
Chicken taco soup
Details here: https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-chicken-taco-soup-248133 We used shredded meat from 1/3 rotisserie chicken. Despite its generous seasonings, we found the soup flat. We supplemented with a dash of Worchestershire sauce, soy sauce, and white wine vinegar. We found that freshly squeezed lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro added brightness. We served with tortilla chips. (Jan. 2021)
Roasted green beans with slivered almonds
We loosely followed this recipe: https://www.barbarabakes.com/roasted-green-beans/ We made major modifications: first, for the dressing, we combined juice from one lime (about 1.5 Tbsp), 2 tsp vegetable oil, 1 flat tsp whole grain mustard, 1 small finely diced shallot, and some salt and black pepper. We tossed 8 oz trimmed green beans in the dressing, and… Continue reading Roasted green beans with slivered almonds
Buttermilk-brined roast chicken
We tried this recipe from Chef Nosrat: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018731-buttermilk-brined-roast-chicken?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share (Jan. 2021)
Roasted tamari almonds
We tried this recipe: https://www.foodandspice.com/2016/10/roasted-tamari-almonds.html We reduced the amounts to ¾ cup raw almonds and 1 Tbsp low-sodium tamari. We found 12 mins at 350, stirring midway, was sufficient. (Jan. 2021)
Nigerian black-eyed pea patties with piri piri sauce
To celebrate the new year, we tried this recipe: https://www.foodandspice.com/2008/11/black-eyed-pea-patties-with-chili-sauce.html We used canned no-salt black-eyes peas. Based on our pantry, we made minor modifications to the batter such as substituting the fresh chilies with a combination of small Thai pepper with a 1" sliver of red bell pepper (about 1/8 of a bell pepper). When… Continue reading Nigerian black-eyed pea patties with piri piri sauce
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