We tried this recipe, http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014472-tunisian-style-baked-cauliflower-frittata except that instead of boiling or steaming the cauliflower, we used ½ head cauliflower that we had oven roasted the day before (tossed with 1 Tbsp olive oil, a few sprigs each marjoram and thyme, a dash of salt and pepper, and oven-roasted at 425 for 40 mins), following the… Continue reading Tunisian-style baked cauliflower frittata
Tag: leftovers
Vegetable frittata with veggie sausage
We tried this recipe based on our pantry ingredients: https://www.flourishingfoodie.com/blog//2011/07/grilled-vegetable-and-veggie-sausage.html We used three Trader Joe’s Meatless Breakfast Patties, defrosted and crumbled. We also used two shallots in lieu of ½ sweet onion. Finally, we placed the cast iron pan under the broiler (set on low) for a few mins at the end. (Dec. 2016)
Bacon, arugula, and Gruyere bread pudding
We tried this recipe for 2/3 of a leftover ciabatta loaf: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/arugula-bacon-and-gruyere-bread-pudding-350898 We baked for an additional 10 mins and broiled it on high for 2 mins for browning. (Sept. 2016)
Italian eggs in purgatory
We had half a baguette leftover, so I tried using it in lieu of Italian bread. Turns out a baguette is too narrow to nest an egg. To make the sauce, heat a small pot and add 1 tsp olive oil. Sauté 1 minced shallot; when fragrant, add a few cloves minced garlic and 1… Continue reading Italian eggs in purgatory
Mexican-style cinnamon sugar tortilla chips
We had leftover flour tortillas, so we tried out this recipe, which is a healthier version of buenelos: http://www.spiciefoodie.com/2012/05/04/healthy-cinnamon-sugar-chips/. However, instead of tossing the oiled, baked chips in cinnamon sugar, we tossed pieces a little vegetable oil, then added the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat the pieces before baking. We also sprinkled extra cinnamon sugar on… Continue reading Mexican-style cinnamon sugar tortilla chips
Huevos in a hole
We tried this recipe from the Pioneer Woman, except that we used leftover flour (instead of corn) tortillas: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/huevo-in-the-hole/. Very tasty, but be warned that the tortillas can burn easily in butter, so keep your burner on medium (or lower) heat. (Apr. 2016)
Japanese-style kohlrabi greens
We recently purchased 6 kohlrabi with their stems attached. We followed this simple recipe to repurpose the greens rather than discarding them: http://www.culinate.com/recipes/collections/Contributors/Ivy+Manning/Kohlrabi+Greens+with+Toasted+Sesame+Oil+and+Soy+Sauce. This was simple and delicious, requiring only soy sauce, sesame oil, and shichimi. Kohlrabi greens taste like a cross between spinach and collard greens. (Mar. 2016)
Minced beef and red cabbage soup
We had 1 lb of minced bison and a large head of red cabbage in our pantry, so we tried this recipe: http://www.food.com/recipe/cabbage-and-ground-beef-soup-339284. Our modifications: we used ¼ bunch minced parsley in lieu of celery, increased the beef broth to 6 cups, added 1 chopped tomato, ½ tsp cumin, a dash crushed red pepper, and… Continue reading Minced beef and red cabbage soup
Pan-seared spam and scrambled eggs over rice
We had two slices of spam leftover from making spam musubi, so we tried this quick and easy recipe: http://eatingrichly.com/spam-eggs-and-rice/. Because spam already is salty, we reduced the amount of soy and fish sauce in the marinade to 1 Tsp and 1 tsp, respectively. We did not add salt or pepper to the egg mixture.… Continue reading Pan-seared spam and scrambled eggs over rice
Spinach, rice, and cheese casserole
We had leftover cooked rice and a lot of frozen spinach, so we decided to try this recipe. We used shallots instead of onion (see Note 2 below) and added a dash of marash pepper for a little heat. We also used haiga (Japanese medium-grain) rice. After baking in a buttered 2 quart baking dish… Continue reading Spinach, rice, and cheese casserole
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