We tried this recipe from Mayada Anjari’s cookbook, The Bread and Salt Between Us. First, using a mortar and pestle, smash 6 large cloves garlic with ½ tsp kosher salt into a paste, then set aside. Second, using a large, high-walled stainless steel pan, heat 3 Tbsp olive oil on medium heat. Add the garlic… Continue reading Syrian pan-seared coriander chicken
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Roasted beet and butternut salad with beet greens and fresh herbs
We tried this NYT recipe as Thanksgiving side: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/12900-roasted-beet-and-winter-squash-salad-with-walnuts Our modifications: first, instead of baking the beets in a water bath, we oven-roasted them for 40-45 mins (instructions here: http://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/114546344936/roasted-beets-this-is-one-of-my-favorite ) Second, instead of making the recipe’s vinaigrette, we whisked together 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar, the juice of one medium lemon (about ¼ cup,… Continue reading Roasted beet and butternut salad with beet greens and fresh herbs
Baked eggs in tomato
We tried this for breakfast: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a58609/breakfast-tomatoes-recipe/ To create a snug fit, we lined a medium-walled quarter pan with a double-layer of parchment (with edges exceeding the height of the pan edge). We found that baking the eggs at 400 for 17 mins yielded the equivalent of medium-boiled eggs, with a creamy but not runny yolk.… Continue reading Baked eggs in tomato
Syrian chicken and potato soup with bulgur
We tried this recipe from Mayada Anjari’s Syrian cookbook, The Bread and Salt Between Us: The Bread and Salt Between Us: Recipes and Stories from a Syrian Refugee’s Kitchen, available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1891105639/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bOD8Bb4DRVHEN Here is the original recipe, with notes about our modifications: first, place a 2 lb bone-in, skin on chicken pieces (we used a… Continue reading Syrian chicken and potato soup with bulgur
Simply cooked bulgur
We tried the recipe for cooked bulgur here: https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/plain-bulgur-415661?ftab=reviews We used 1 cup coarse bulgur and 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth. (Oct. 2018)
Mexican-style chicken soft tacos
We tried this recipe, and it was delicious: https://www.blessthismessplease.com/chicken-tacos/ Our modifications: we used a mix of chicken breast and thigh meat, and we chopped it into bite-sized pieces prior to marinating it for an hour. While sauteeing the seasoned chicken, we found a lot of liquid emitted; we sopped it up with paper towels to… Continue reading Mexican-style chicken soft tacos
Roasted broccolini
Preheat oven to 425. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, then lightly coat the foil surface with canola oil (I often use an oil spray for even coating. Wash, dry, and trim broccolini (cut vertically as needed for even cooking). Lightly toss the broccolini in 1-2 tsp canola oil, then spread in a single… Continue reading Roasted broccolini
Pan con tomate
For some reason, the text of my 2018 original Tumblr post disappeared. I know that we made this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019423-pan-con-tomate?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share. It was easy, refreshing, and tasty. I recommend eating quickly before the bread gets soggy. (Aug. 2018, re-posted Aug. 2022)
Japanese chicken and radish stew
We tried this recipe: https://www.cookforyourlife.org/recipes/simmered-chicken-with-daikon-radish/ Our modifications: we used 6 skinless drumsticks, 1 ½ purple topped turnips (peeled and cut into 2x2 cubes), and one bunch red radishes (trimmed and either halved lengthwise or left whole, depending on size). We added some freshly ground black pepper. To nearly cover the chicken and radish, we ended… Continue reading Japanese chicken and radish stew
Stone fruit salad with mint
We tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/12558-minty-fruit-salad We added a dash of black pepper. (July 2018)
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