We wanted to make a hearty vegetarian dish for a potluck, so we tried this recipe from Cookie & Kate: https://cookieandkate.com/roasted-cauliflower-and-farro-salad-with-feta-and-avocado/ Our modifications: first, we omitted the feta. Second, instead of uncooked greens, we added about 2 cups of blanched kale (torn into bite-sized pieces prior to blanching, then rinsed in cold water and squeezed…… Continue reading Roasted cauliflower and farro salad
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Indian savory amaranth porridge (rajgira upma)
For weekend breakfasts, we routinely make amaranth porridge drizzled with maple syrup. However, one day after cooking the amaranth seeds (but prior to adding any seasonings), I craved a savory breakfast. We figured out how to make upma with the already-cooked amaranth. First, follow this NYT recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014313-amaranth-porridge?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share, which provides instructions for cooking 1/2 cup…… Continue reading Indian savory amaranth porridge (rajgira upma)
Indian black-eyed pea curry
My husband normally isn’t a big fan of black-eyed peas, but this dish may have made him a convert. First, heat 3 Tbsp vegetable oil in a medium pot on medium heat. Add 1.5 tsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp microplaned ginger, and 1 small onion (or regular-sized shallot), shredded on a large-size grater. Saute until…… Continue reading Indian black-eyed pea curry
Indian sautéed cabbage and peas
We are big fans of Shubhra Ramineni, and we tried this recipe from her blog: https://spicegirlkitchen.com/recipes/f/cabbage-and-peas Perhaps because we used red cabbage (which is more tannic than green cabbage), we found that the cooked cabbage needed some sweetness for balance. We added 1/2 tsp sugar at the end of cooking. We also found it a…… Continue reading Indian sautéed cabbage and peas
Not quite tuna salad
This is a vegetarian, chick pea-based dish reminiscent of tuna salad. We tried this recipe: https://www.liveeatlearn.com/chickpea-tuna-salad/. Our modifications: first, instead of using chick peas straight out of the can, we drained a 14.5 oz can of no-salt chick peas and placed in a small pot with 1/2 cup water. We heated it on medium, then…… Continue reading Not quite tuna salad
Ma po tofu with minced chicken
I grew up eating the pork version of this dish at Chinese restaurants, and every once in a while my mother made this at home from a ma po seasoning packet. Back in 2014, I decided to try a scratch recipe from Andrea Nguyen's Asian Tofu cookbook. Over time, I tweaked her ma po tofu… Continue reading Ma po tofu with minced chicken
Chef John’s classic, fluffy mashed potatoes
We love homemade mashed potatoes, and we decided to try this classic recipe: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/219077/chef-johns-perfect-mashed-potatoes/. Chef John's video is filled with useful tips. We accidentally did not cut the Russet potatoes only lengthwise, but the dish still turned out well. To make this recipe a little healthier: for 3 large Russet potatoes, we reduced the salt… Continue reading Chef John’s classic, fluffy mashed potatoes
Indian stewed red lentils
We made this recipe from Shubhra Ramineni's Healthy Indian Vegetarian Cooking, and it was surprisingly delicious. First, pick through 1/2 cup split red lentils to remove grit, then place in a small bowl and rinse the lentils with cold water (filling and carefully draining 3 times). Second, place the lentils, 2 1/4 cup water, 1… Continue reading Indian stewed red lentils
Chinese chicken and asparagus in brown sauce
We were intrigued by a chicken and asparagus stirfry recipe that didn't feature white sauce: https://thewoksoflife.com/chicken-asparagus-stir-fry/ For the chicken breast, we used 1 1/4 medium boneless breast, sliced across the grain as thin as possible. We found this sauce delicious and satisfying. (Aug. 2022)
White bean hummus with coriander and white miso
We love hummus and wanted to try more variations. This recipe offers an unlikely combination of cannellini beans, tahini, white miso, and coriander that works surprisingly well: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019521-white-bean-hummus-with-tahini-and-coriander?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share For the coriander, we used 1.5 tsp ground coriander. (July 2022)
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