We tried this recipe: https://www.thekitchn.com/beef-and-shells-22959477 Based on our pantry, we made some modifications: first, we omitted the onion and garlic powder. Instead, after browning the minced beef, we added 1 small diced onion, then 2 mins later 2 minced garlic cloves. Second, we added 2 cups unsalted beef broth and a 15 oz can unsalted tomato… Continue reading Cheesy beef and pasta in tomato sauce
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Sweet and sour brisket pot roast
We tried this recipe at home after my MIL made it: https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/food-dining/2019/04/08/bubbe-brisket-cooks-long-and-slow-night-before-seder/zFPWgIatlTOvJiJbaisyQI/story.html Our modifications: first, we ground up 2 tsp black peppercorns, 2 tsp kosher salt, and 2 cloves and used it as a dry rub on the brisket prior to searing it. Second, we used an Italian brand of white wine vinegar, but a… Continue reading Sweet and sour brisket pot roast
Picadillo (Cuban minced beef stew)
We tried this NYT recipe, and it was delicious: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016814-picadillo Our modifications: first, we used 1 lb minced bison instead of 1 ½ lb minced beef. Second, we used 1 oz Matador slim jim (halved vertically and then diced) instead of 2 oz chorizo. Third, to accommodate the reduced amount of protein, we reduced the… Continue reading Picadillo (Cuban minced beef stew)
Chicken sautéed with Meyer lemon
We tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/12312-sauteed-chicken-with-meyer-lemon We made minor modifications: first, we substituted the leeks with one large shallot. Second, we increased the amount of pickled Meyer lemon to 1 ½ (instead of 1). We still found this dish lacked acid; we may add some standard lemon juice or apple cider vinegar at the end to… Continue reading Chicken sautéed with Meyer lemon
Oven-roasted Italian sausage with shallot and bell pepper
This recipe is from my step-MIL, who applied a Provencal flavor profile to a traditional Italian dish. Preheat oven to 400. Using 8 large raw Italian mild pork sausages (see Note below), prick each sausage with a fork (three times on top and on bottom). Cut one yellow and one red bell pepper in half… Continue reading Oven-roasted Italian sausage with shallot and bell pepper
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
Korean-style ground beef over rice
We tried this recipe: http://www.kawalingpinoy.com/korean-ground-beef/ Our modifications: first, we added 1 small shallot, thinly sliced crosswise, to the garlic and ginger. Second, we used ground bison instead of ground beef. Third, after the bison was partially browned, we added ½ lb daikon (peeled and cut into ¼ inch half moons). Finally, at the end of… Continue reading Korean-style ground beef over rice
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)
Braised chicken thighs and chayote
We had extra chayote and decided to try this one-pan meal: http://www.chowhound.com/recipes/braised-chicken-and-chayote-27664 First, heat a large sauté pan for 15 seconds, then pour in a little oil and spread it so that a sheen of oil covers the floor of the pan. Once the oil starts shimmering, place the chicken, skin-side down, in the pan.… Continue reading Braised chicken thighs and chayote
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