We tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022682-farro-and-cauliflower-parmesan?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share Our modifications: first, we increased the cauliflower to a full head, which we cut into medium florets, dried with paper towels, tossed with 2 tsp canola oil, salt, and black pepper, then oven-roasted at 425 for 25 mins. Then we added the roasted cauliflower to the casserole mixture. Second, we… Continue reading Italian-style farro and cauliflower casserole
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Lighter eggplant parmigiana
We tried this SkinnyTaste recipe: https://www.skinnytaste.com/lighter-eggplant-parmesan-5-pts/ We used 24 oz Rao’s marinara and 8 oz no-salt tomato sauce. (May 2021)
Swedish meatloaf with caramelized cabbage (kalpudding)
We tried this recipe: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/meatloaf-with-caramelized-cabbage-swedish-kalpudding-58bf7b741a0d174bc06f9fcd We baked this in a round, high-walled 2 quart glass baking dish. To avoid potentially undercooked onion, we sauteed the minced onion in oil spray before adding to the meatloaf mixture. We used 1 cup half and half in lieu of heavy cream; this may have resulted in more liquid… Continue reading Swedish meatloaf with caramelized cabbage (kalpudding)
Chicken Marbella
We tried this delicious, boozy recipe by Ottolenghi: https://www.thekitchn.com/ottolenghis-chicken-marbella-recipe-23123072 Our modifications: first, we used 3 drumsticks and 3 chicken thighs (instead of leaving them as quarters), and we used canola oil in lieu of olive (to mitigate setting off the smoke alarm). Second, we reduced the capers by half (to only 3 Tbsp plus some… Continue reading Chicken Marbella
Baked rigatoni, version 3
We tried this recipe: https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/baked-rigatoni-pasta-recipe/ Our modifications: first, we added 4 oz chopped, trimmed fresh cremini mushrooms and 2 chopped roasted baby Yukon potatoes (about ¼ cup) to the 2 lb mince (1 lb beef, 1 lb hot Italian sausage without casing). Second, for the sauce we used 24 oz Rao’s marinara plus 15 oz… Continue reading Baked rigatoni, version 3
Toad in the hole
After watching The Crown, we felt inspired to make this classic British dish: https://www.seriouseats.com/toad-in-the-hole-recipe-11746714 Our modifications: first, we didn’t have British sausage, so we used three Polish country sausages (about 1 lb total), halved lengthwise. The Polish sausages were fully cooked, but we browned them in oil. Second, we lightly coated a 9x12" glass casserole… Continue reading Toad in the hole
Baked rigatoni
Inspired by the baked pasta dish we made while on vacation, we decided to try this recipe: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/baked_ziti/ Our modifications: first, for the pasta we used 1 pound of rigatoni instead of ziti. We also preheated the oven to 350 at the start of preparation. Second, for the sauce we used ¾ lb spicy Italian… Continue reading Baked rigatoni
Baked rigatoni with minced beef
While on vacation with a limited pantry, we tried this recipe: https://www.thespruceeats.com/baked-ziti-with-ground-beef-cheese-3057389 Our modifications: first, we used a yellow bell pepper (diced), ½ large onion (diced), and 1 clove minced garlic. Second, in lieu of dried herbs, we added about 8 oz Rao’s marinara sauce to the 14.5 oz can of no-salt canned diced tomatoes… Continue reading Baked rigatoni with minced beef
Baked rice pudding with brulee topping
We tried this recipe: https://www.lanascooking.com/baked-rice-pudding/ Our modifications: first, we used cooked basmati rice and golden raisins. Second, instead of 1.5 cups sugar and zest from one lemon, we used 1.5 cups of homemade citrus-infused sugar. Third, once the baking ended, we let the custard cool for 10 mins and then sprinkled with 2 Tbsp sugar… Continue reading Baked rice pudding with brulee topping
Roasted root vegetable and mushroom shepherdess pie, version 3
We loosely followed this recipe: https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/11/mushroom-and-root-vegetable-shepherds-pie-recipe.html Based on our pantry during the pandemic, we tried this with 16 oz cremini mushrooms, 2 carrots, 2 medium Korean sweet potatoes, 2 purple-topped turnips, and 2 large shallots which we tossed with corn oil, salt, black pepper, and a dash of marash pepper, then oven-roasted for 30 mins… Continue reading Roasted root vegetable and mushroom shepherdess pie, version 3
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