We tried this recipe from Omnivore’s Cookbook: http://omnivorescookbook.com/chinese-corn-soup/ We used ½ lb minced turkey instead of chicken and 4 egg whites instead of 3 whole eggs. For the first step, we microplaned the ginger and added a shallot to the scallion whites at the first step. At the end of cooking, we added black pepper… Continue reading Chinese minced chicken and corn soup
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Chinese braised daikon with minced chicken
We tried this Omnivore Cookbook recipe: http://omnivorescookbook.com/braised-daikon/ We peeled one large daikon (approx. 2 lb) and cut it into jewel-shaped 2 inch diagonal chunks. As for the optional ingredients, we added Shaoxing vinegar but omitted the five spice. We also microplaned the ginger rather than mincing it. (May 2017) Note: I prefer another version of… Continue reading Chinese braised daikon with minced chicken
Sloppy Joes over roasted sweet potatoes
We tried this SkinnyTaste recipe: http://www.skinnytaste.com/sloppy-joe-baked-sweet-potatoes/ We used minced bison instead of minced beef. (May 2017)
Italian orecchiette with sausage and broccoli raab
We followed this recipe: https://www.google.com/amp/www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/orecchiette-with-broccoli-rabe-and-sausage-recipe.amp Due to our pantry, we used 2/3 lb sausage (uncooked and removed from its casing) and 2 ½ lb raab, which may have thrown off the balance. We tried to balance the flavors by adding the juice from one lemon and mixing ½ tsp anchovy paste into the ¼ cup… Continue reading Italian orecchiette with sausage and broccoli raab
Korean banquet noodles (janchi guksu)
I haven’t had this dish of years but had a sudden craving. We tried this recipe: http://aeriskitchen.com/2012/03/sempio-banquet-guksu/ Our modifications: we used ½ lb minced pork in lieu of 1/3 lb minced beef (and adjusted the seasonings accordingly). Instead of zucchini, we trimmed and cut ¼ lb string beans in half crosswise and lengthwise, blanched them… Continue reading Korean banquet noodles (janchi guksu)
Sloppy Joes
We tried this Pioneer Woman recipe: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/sloppy-joes/ Our modifications: first, in lieu of 1 ½ lb minced beef, we used 1 1/3 lb minced turkey and 1 lb minced beef. Second, we used one chopped, seeded jalapeño in addition to the bell pepper. We served the Sloppy Joes with Utz potato chips. This dish reminds… Continue reading Sloppy Joes
Italian wedding soup
We tried this recipe: http://www.goodinthesimple.com/favorite-soup-italian-wedding-soup-recipe-cant-beat/ Our modifications: first, because the meatball mixture was too liquidy, we supplemented it with about 4 oz minced beef and about 2 Tbsp plain breadcrumbs. Second, we used shredded (not ground) Parmesan in the mixture and did not add any additional Parmesan directly to the soup. Third, we increased the… Continue reading Italian wedding soup
Spaghetti bolognese for two
We tried this one-pot recipe (we used a 14-inch wok) from America’s Test Kitchen Dinner for Two magazine. The online recipe is available here: https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/64-weeknight-pasta-bolognese (subscription required). Once we turned off the heat, I added about 2 tsp each of red wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar. (Jan. 2017)
Simple lasagna with hearty tomato meat sauce for two
We tried an America’s Test Kitchen recipe from their Dinners for Two magazine; access to the online recipe requires a subscription: https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/361-simple-lasagna-with-hearty-tomato-meat-sauce Unfortunately, our loaf pan was too small to fit the recipe (which presumably requires a 9x5 loaf pan), so we ended up having to transfer it to an 8x8 baking dish, breaking the… Continue reading Simple lasagna with hearty tomato meat sauce for two
Ground beef stew with root vegetables
We tried this Pioneer Woman recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/beef-stew-with-root-vegetables-recipe.html We used minced beef and bison in lieu of beef stew meat, which cut out about 2 hours of cooking time. We also drained out the oil after cooking the meat, and once we removed the meat, we added about 1 tsp grapeseed oil to saute the onion… Continue reading Ground beef stew with root vegetables
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