Challah french toast

We had leftover challah from Rosh Hashanah, so we tried this recipe from Ina Garten: https://www.google.com/amp/www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/challah-french-toast-recipe-1940960.amp Our modifications: first, for the dairy in the egg mixture, we used 1 cup low-fat milk and ½ cup Natural Bliss Creamer (cinnamon flavor). Second, we used large eggs instead of extra large. Consistent with Ina’s video, we combined… Continue reading Challah french toast

Guacamole breakfast sandwich

We loosely followed this recipe: http://damndelicious.net/2016/06/12/guacamole-breakfast-sandwich/ Our modifications: first, we used precooked bacon, which we microwaved for 1 min. Second, we made scrambled eggs (2 egg whites, 3 eggs, and a dash of milk cooked on low heat in a buttered teflon pan) instead of frying them. Third, we made guacamole (see http://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/148260873751/simple-guacamole-recipe-here) but omitted… Continue reading Guacamole breakfast sandwich

Simple panzanella

We tried this recipe based on our pantry: https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2015/09/classic-panzanella-salad-recipe.html Our modifications: we used 2/3 lb sliced Whole Foods pain de campagne (country bread), which we cut into bite-sized pieces. After lightly coating them with olive oil, we sprinkled about 1 tsp dried Greek oregano before toasting in the oven (at 400 for 7-10 mins, turning… Continue reading Simple panzanella

Crispy salmon skin

Inspired by Andrea Nguyen’s Viet World Kitchen Facebook post (July 1, 2017), we tried broiling strips of salmon skin. Using skin that remained from the Japanese seasoned salmon flakes (http://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/157742349226/japanese-seasoned-salmon-flakes-our-salmon), we cut the semi-crisp skin into 3-inch long strips, placed them on a foil-lined baking sheet (skin side down), lightly sprayed the foil and the… Continue reading Crispy salmon skin

Chicken and egg hash with Caribbean flavors

We tried this recipe for our leftover homemade roast jerk chicken and whole roasted sweet potato: http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/chicken-hash-eggs Our modifications: first, before adding any oil or butter to the pan, we removed the seasoned skin from thigh and breast, cut the skin into bite sized pieces, and sautéed them until crispy, then set aside. The skin… Continue reading Chicken and egg hash with Caribbean flavors

Chilaquiles with chipotle sauce and poached chicken breast

We followed this recipe: http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/chipotle-chilaquiles. We had 13 fresh 5-inch diameter white corn tortillas, which we cut into 6 pieces (2" x 1" strips), tossed in olive oil, and then baked single layer on 2 baking sheets at 425 for 10 mins (tossed halfway), based on these instructions: https://blog.williams-sonoma.com/baked-chilaquiles/ We also simmered 1 skinless, boneless… Continue reading Chilaquiles with chipotle sauce and poached chicken breast

Roasted vegetable, rice, and cheddar frittata

We tried this basic frittata recipe to use up some vegetables: https://naturallyella.com/new-series-base-recipe-frittatas/ First, the night before, we oven-roasted the following at 400 for 45 mins (cut into bite-sized pieces and tossed in olive oil, salt, and black pepper): ½ small head cauliflower, ½ small head broccoli, 2 small yellow zucchini, and 3 shallots. Today, we… Continue reading Roasted vegetable, rice, and cheddar frittata

Japanese seasoned salmon flakes

Our salmon fillet had too many pinbones to serve whole, so we tried this recipe: http://www.japanesecooking101.com/salmon-flakes-recipe/. We had 1 lb fillet, so we doubled the ingredients (except the salt, which we reduced to 1 tsp) and finished with a dash of freshly ground black pepper. We served this with jasmine rice and oven-roasted asparagus (also… Continue reading Japanese seasoned salmon flakes