We tried this recipe: https://www.seriouseats.com/best-baked-ziti-parmesan-cream-recipe Our modifications: first, we used 1 lb (not 1.5 lb) whole wheat penne, 24 oz Rao's marinara sauce mixed with 8 oz no-salt tomato sauce, 8 oz shredded low-fat mozzarella, and 4 oz diced Monterey Jack cheese. Finding the parmesan sauce too fatty (heavy cream + parmesan), we tried a… Continue reading Baked pasta with store-bought marinara
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Quick bolognese with store-bought marinara
We found this recipe that uses store-bought marinara as a base: https://themodernproper.com/easy-bolognese Our modifications: first, for meat we used 1 lb minced beef and 1 lb minced chicken. We also used 24 oz Rao's marinara sauce. Second, instead of heavy cream, we added 2 Tbsp unsalted butter at the end. Finally, we found the sauce… Continue reading Quick bolognese with store-bought marinara
Mexican chicken meatball soup
We tried this recipe: https://mahatmarice.com/recipes/chicken-albondigas/ Our modifications: first, we added 1 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2" quarters along with the meatballs. Second, we found the soup a little bland and added 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, and 1/4 tsp allspice at the end. (May 2022)
Pakistani minced chicken with bell pepper (keema shimla mirch)
We tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1023125-keema-shimla-mirch-ground-chicken-with-bell-peppers?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share We followed the recipe exactly, including the order of cooking the aromatics, chicken, and spices. We used yellow bell pepper. This was very tasty. (Apr. 2022)
Moroccan caramelized onion with raisins (tfaya)
We tried this recipe: https://www.thespruceeats.com/tfaya-moroccan-carmelized-onions-with-raisins-2394940 For 1 lb onions, we used 2 large red onions, halved and sliced along the grain. For raisins, we used 1/2 cup golden raisins. In lieu of orange blossom water, we added freshly grated zest from a navel orange along with the spices, butter, and water. (Apr. 2022)
Moroccan chicken and seven vegetables couscous
We tried this recipe: https://www.finecooking.com/recipe/moroccan-lamb-and-seven-vegetable-couscous Our modifications: First, instead of lamb, we used 4 skin-on drumsticks and 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Second, for vegetables we featured carrot, eggplant, purple topped turnip, kabocha squash, zucchini, and red cabbage; the next time, we will omit the eggplant (soggy and unappetizing). Third, because we exceeded volume in… Continue reading Moroccan chicken and seven vegetables couscous
Chinese eggplant with minced chicken
We followed this recipe: https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-eggplant-garlic-sauce/ We used 4 slender Japanese eggplants and 1/2 lb minced chicken (increased from 1/4 lb minced pork), and we microplaned the ginger (about 2 tsp). This was delicious, and we inhaled it. (Apr. 2022)
Roasted vegetable burrito
We tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022905-roasted-vegetable-burritos?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share For the roasted vegetables, we reduced the mushrooms to 8 oz and supplemented with 3/4 jalapeño and 3/4 of a small shallot (see Note below). We had only 2 poblano peppers, so we added 1 Fresno. For the roasted vegetable seasoning, we used 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp Turkish… Continue reading Roasted vegetable burrito
Indian-style spiced mixed vegetables (sabzi)
We tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022751-mixed-sabzi?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share To transform this recipe from a side dish to a full meal, we added 14.5 oz chick peas (drained and rinsed) and doubled the aromatics, onion, and tomatoes as follows: 6 Tbsp ghee (not quite double); 2 tsp each cumin seeds and black mustard seeds; 2 Tbsp each grated ginger… Continue reading Indian-style spiced mixed vegetables (sabzi)
Pressure cooker gumbo
We tried this recipe: https://www.upstateramblings.com/pressure-cooker-gumbo/ Our modifications: first, due to our pantry, we omitted okra and fresh shrimp. Instead, we added one chopped poblano pepper and about 2 Tbsp dried pink shrimp (which we rinsed in water to remove some salt). Second, to make a dark roux, we followed this microwave roux recipe: https://www.food.com/recipe/microwave-roux-60992 (using… Continue reading Pressure cooker gumbo
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