We made this recipe using jasmine rice: https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/dal-khichdi-recipe/ At the end of natural release after pressure cooking, we folded in about 2 oz of baby spinach to the kichdi. The flavors were strong and it was tasty, but we found the rice mushy. We garnished with fresh cilantro. (Apr. 2024)
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Pakistani chick peas and rice (chana pulao)
I am a big fan of beans and rice in many forms, and I love trying new recipes exploring this combination. We made this recipe: https://fatimacooks.net/chana-pilau-pulao-pakistani-chickpeas-rice/ We followed it very closely, and it yielded a delicately seasoned dish that we inhaled. Our modifications: first, we sliced a medium red onion along the grain. Second, we…… Continue reading Pakistani chick peas and rice (chana pulao)
Furikake tomato sandwich
This is an easy shortcut that mimics a BLT: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1024442-furikake-tomato-sandwich?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share. Very tasty. We applied only a thin layer of mayo. (Apr. 2024)
Potato leek soup
My husband loves potato-leek soup. We decided to try this straightforward, relatively healthy SkinnyTaste version: https://www.skinnytaste.com/potato-leek-soup/ This soup was delicious and satisfying. (Apr. 2024) Note: We recommend this method to thoroughly clean leeks: https://www.wellplated.com/how-to-clean-leeks/
Chocolate-coated cornflake clusters (roses des sables)
We first tried these no-bake cookies at ClubMed, and they are addictive. We made a half-recipe on a whim based on pantry ingredients, which we converted into 7 Tbsp Ghirardelli (100 g) semi-sweet chips, 2.5 Tbsp unsalted butter, and 2 cups cornflakes. We brushed the inside of two mini-muffin pans (12 wells per pan) with… Continue reading Chocolate-coated cornflake clusters (roses des sables)
Ina Garten’s lentil soup
We craved homemade lentil soup, and I remembered Ina Garten's recipe from many years ago. Unlike in the past, I followed the recipe almost exactly: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lentil-vegetable-soup-recipe-1948822. We slightly reduced the salt to 2 tsp and used 1 3/4 Tbsp barrel-aged red wine vinegar. This is a delicious and comforting plant-forward soup. (Mar. 2024)
Mexican chicken tortilla soup (sopa Azteca)
When I was menu planning for the week, my husband requested we make chicken tortilla soup. We tried this recipe by Chef Rick Bayless: https://www.rickbayless.com/recipe/tortilla-soup/ This soup is an ingenious and hearty way to use leftover cooked chicken and tortillas. Our modifications: first, we couldn't find dried pasillo chiles, so we used a total of… Continue reading Mexican chicken tortilla soup (sopa Azteca)
Ground turkey and bean burrito
We were eager to try this NYT recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1024725-easy-burritos?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share. Our only modification was to use 1 lb minced turkey instead of beef. Because turkey is leaner than beef, we lightly coated our Ultimate Pan with 2 tsp corn oil before laying down the turkey. We also drizzled with olive oil later in the cooking process… Continue reading Ground turkey and bean burrito
Chinese tangy soy dipping sauce
We enjoyed more homemade dumplings, and we tried this dipping sauce from Andrea Nguyen: https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2000/12/12/tangy-soy-dipping-sauce (Feb. 2024)
Sichuan chili sauce for wontons
At the end of the dumpling potluck, our wonderful hosts sent us home with their own homemade pork and shrimp wontons. Later that evening, we prepared Sichuan chili sauce according to this recipe: https://redhousespice.com/sichuan-spicy-wonton-in-chili-oil/ We used store-bought chili oil, but we supplemented with toasted sesame oil (about a 2:1 ratio of chili oil to sesame).… Continue reading Sichuan chili sauce for wontons
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