Tag: nostalgia

Small batch rice krispie treats

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I had a sudden craving for these treats but didn't want to make a full batch. We tried this recipe: https://www.dessertfortwo.com/rice-crispy-treats-small-batch/ This yielded 6 cupcake-sized treats. This small batch recipe calls for 2 Tbsp butter, which we found to be too much for 10 standard marshmallows and 1.5 cups crisped rice. The next time we… Continue reading Small batch rice krispie treats

Korean curry by Maangchi

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I grew up eating S&B Japanese curry, but in the past year I learned about Ottogi Korean curry, which is a cut above. We made this recipe while on vacation: https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/curry-rice In this recipe, Maangchi calls for 100 g of Korean curry powder, which is the standard packet size for Ottogi curry powder. We used… Continue reading Korean curry by Maangchi

Katrina’s brown rice and sausage stuffing / dressing

This is a family recipe from my sister’s sister-in-law. We enjoyed it so much at Katrina’s Thanksgiving feasts in years past that she shared the recipe (which originated with her late uncle). Here’s the basic recipe, with some modifications from us: First, cook enough brown jasmine rice to yield 4.5 cups of cooked brown rice…… Continue reading Katrina’s brown rice and sausage stuffing / dressing

Korean kalbi-style king oyster mushrooms

We tried my grandmother’s kalbi marinade on thinly sliced oyster mushrooms and a handful of bonapi mushrooms. We cut 1 lb petite oyster mushrooms in 1/4″ slices lengthwise, and we also added a handful (about 1/4 cup bonapi mushrooms, trimmed). Then we placed them in the following kalbi marinade: 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/3 cup…… Continue reading Korean kalbi-style king oyster mushrooms

Mall teriyaki chicken

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We tried this recipe: https://thewoksoflife.com/mall-chicken-teriyaki/ Like the author of the Woks of Life blog post, I have fond memories of eating teriyaki chicken in food courts as a kid. We used 2 lb chicken thighs and followed the ingredient proportions. Our modifications: first, we added 2 scallions (cut into 2" straws) and 1/4 tsp ground… Continue reading Mall teriyaki chicken

Black bean and sausage ragout

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My stepMIL is an incredible cook, and she generously shared one of her signature recipes. First, grind 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp black peppercorns, and 2 whole cloves. (Shortcut option: using a mortar and pestle, manually crush 1 tsp cumin seeds along with 1 tsp ground black pepper and 1/4 tsp ground cloves). Set… Continue reading Black bean and sausage ragout

Korean kalbi-style chicken thighs

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We have been trying to cut down on our red meat consumption. We decided to try out my grandmother's kalbi marinade (intended for beef short ribs) on chicken thighs, and the result was delicious. First, you will need about 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs. We recommend leaving excess fat (which will help with caramelization)… Continue reading Korean kalbi-style chicken thighs