Using a traditional high-domed, metallic Chinese steamer, we tried this recipe: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/steamed_broccoli/. We found 5 mins on medium-high heat (with the steam at full blast) worked well. (Aug. 2020) Note: We added this as a layer in our steamer during the last 5 mins of steaming the Chinese salted chicken thighs for 30 mins at… Continue reading Steamed broccoli
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French-inspired hard-boiled egg sandwich
During this pandemic, I felt inspired by a French baguette sandwich I had in Bordeaux many years ago. Based on our pandemic pantry, we used ¼ baguette (halved lengthwise), mayo (enough for a light spread on both sides of the baguette), 2 hardboiled eggs, ½ tomato (three ½" slices), and 1 Tbsp minced parsley. Here… Continue reading French-inspired hard-boiled egg sandwich
Easy tuna melt
This was a good use of 1.5 cups leftover tuna salad: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/tuna-melt-recipe-2125452 Our modifications: first, we lightly toasted 4 pieces of sliced bread. Second, we lined a baking sheet with foil and then placed a wired rack inside. Third, we skipped the tuna salad recipe and cut the tomato slices into quarters. Fourth, we used… Continue reading Easy tuna melt
Chocolate chip pecan cookie ramekins
We tried this recipe: https://pinchofyum.com/deep-dish-cookie-bowls We reduced brown sugar from 1/3 cup to ¼ cup. We also added 2 Tbsp pecans (roughly chopped) with the ¼ cup chocolate chips. We had only 7 oz ramekins, so we split the dough among 3 ramekins and baked at 325 for 23 mins. It was still underdone, so… Continue reading Chocolate chip pecan cookie ramekins
Scrambled egg, bacon, and avocado breakfast sandwich
This sandwich is simple to assemble as long as you have the components: first, prepare 6 bacon slices (we used microwave-ready precooked bacon) and set aside. Second, prepare scrambled eggs (we used 3 eggs and 2 egg whites mixed with 2 tsp half and half or milk). For scrambled egg technique, we loosely followed the… Continue reading Scrambled egg, bacon, and avocado breakfast sandwich
Shredded chicken and chickpea fatteh
This was an easy use of leftover pita bread and rotisserie chicken. We followed the contours of this recipe: https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/lebanese-chicken-fatteh/ Our modifications: first, to toast the pita: We preheated the oven to 375. We cut 7 slightly stale whole wheat pitas into 2x2" cubes, then tossed with about 2 Tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp black… Continue reading Shredded chicken and chickpea fatteh
Turkey and potato keema puffs
This is our latest pandemic addiction. We made this filling: https://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/152921985856/indian-style-curried-minced-turkey-with-potatoes. We froze batches of it in 16 oz containers. We defrost a container and make curry puffs using premade puff pastry. We tried Wewalka brand pastry sheets (13.2 oz), which fills up only one baking sheet and yields 8 puffs. Because the parchment paper… Continue reading Turkey and potato keema puffs
Sloppy Joes
We tried this Pioneer Woman recipe, which uses beef: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a11699/sloppy-joes/ We finely diced the onion and bell pepper and finely minced the garlic. This was our favorite version to date. (July 2020)
French-style carrot salad
We tried this recipe: https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/french-grated-carrot-salad.html Our modifications: first, instead of grating the carrots, we peeled and trimmed four medium-large carrots and then peeled them into ribbons. Second, we halved the dressing recipe. Instead of lemon, we used juice from 1 small lime. We also used 3/4 tsp Maille whole grain mustard as well as 3/4… Continue reading French-style carrot salad
Pasta with breadcrumbs and anchovies, Sicilian style
We tried this simple recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1006-pasta-with-bread-crumbs-and-anchovies-sicilian-style?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share Our modifications: first, we used 2 tsp anchovy paste in lieu of fillets. Second, based on our pantry, we cooked ½ lb linguini. Finally, for the toasted breadcrumbs, we used store-bought breadcrumbs and toasted it in olive oil, per tge recipe (July 2020).
