Despite a relatively short list of ingredients, this dish is very challenging to execute. First, make the bonito stock: combine 2 quarts water with kombu (kelp) in a stockpot and heat on medium. Just before it boils, remove the kombu. Add 1 cup packed bonito shavings, bring to a boil, then immediately turn off heat.… Continue reading Japanese nabeyaki udon
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Burmese coconut chicken soup (o-no kauswe)
Marinate 4 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces, in 2 Tbsp paprika, 2 tsp turmeric, 2 tsp garlic powder (or 6 minced garlic cloves), and 2 ½ Tbsp fish sauce. Separately, mix 1 cup chick pea flour (besan) with 2 cups water and mix into a slurry. Bring 16 cups of water to… Continue reading Burmese coconut chicken soup (o-no kauswe)
Spaghetti with meatballs
This is one of my husband's favorite dishes, so I decided to try out a recipe. First, start the sauce: in a large Dutch oven, heat a little olive oil, then sauté 1 onion (chopped) and 4 cloves garlic (minced). When fragrant, add a 56 oz can of plum tomatoes and their juices pureed with… Continue reading Spaghetti with meatballs
Tuna noodle casserole
When I made this dish, I thought of the time my friend Sarah made this for me many years ago in Chicago. Preheat oven to 425. Cook ½ lb egg noodles, then drain. While still hot, stir in about ½ cupshredded cheddar cheese and set aside. Separately, in a large skillet, saute 1 chopped onion,… Continue reading Tuna noodle casserole
Lasagna with ground turkey
We made this based on Ina Garten’s Turkey Lasagna recipe (here at http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/turkey-lasagna-recipe2.html), except that we substituted the minced turkey with 1 lb minced beef and 2 hot Italian pork sausage links (casings removed). (Dec. 2014)
Simple bolognese
Recipe is here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/simple-bolognese-recipe2.html I often modify by doubling the amount of garlic, carrot, and celery, adding about 3 Tbsp tomato paste (for depth), and towards the end, I add 1 Tbsp of vinegar (red wine or balsamic) for brightness. (Jan. 2015)
Italian wedding soup
This recipe is based on http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/mini-meatball-soup-recipe.html, with modifications. We did not make the grilled cheese sandwiches in the recipe, either. (Mar. 2015)
Korean-Chinese fish cake soup over noodles (ool myun)
This is a dish from my childhood, one that I did not realize was part of a Korean-Chinese fusion (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_Chinese_cuisine) until many years later. This is one of my childhood favorites, with its delicate flavor and contrasting textures. Sauté bite-sized pieces of 1/2 lb beef chuck (see Note below) in a little oil. Season… Continue reading Korean-Chinese fish cake soup over noodles (ool myun)
