We tried this recipe to use up some leftover rotisserie chicken: https://www.healthy-delicious.com/chicken-salad-sandwiches-no-mayo/ Our modifications: first, we toasted the pine nuts in the toaster oven at 300 until lightly toasted. Second, for the mustard, we used ½ tsp Dijon and 2 tsp whole grain mustard (instead of just 1 tsp Dijon). We also finely diced the… Continue reading Chicken salad with mustard and lemon flavors (mayo-free)
Tag: quick meals
Simple steak and tomato salad
We had half a serving of carne asada leftover, so we tossed together this simple salad with Mediterranean flavors: first, combine a finely minced shallot (about ¼ cup), 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar, ½ tsp dried Greek thyme, ½ tsp sugar, and a dash each of salt and black pepper. Second,… Continue reading Simple steak and tomato salad
Korean pan-fried tofu (goon dubu)
I grew up eating this dish, and it always brings back happy childhood memories. Cut a 16 oz block of tofu in half vertically, and then crosswise into ½" thick slices. Blot each piece with paper towels until bone-dry; this will minimize splattering and help the tofu brown instead of steam. Heat 1 Tbsp vegetable… Continue reading Korean pan-fried tofu (goon dubu)
Filipino minced beef with string beans (ginisang baguio beans)
I first learned this recipe many years ago from a college friend. I misplaced her recipe, so we tried this one: http://www.russianfilipinokitchen.com/2014/07/30/sauteed-green-beans-with-ground-beef-filipino-style-ginisang-baguio-beans/ Our modifications: consistent with my friend’s recipe, we used ¼ cup white vinegar instead of water. We added the vinegar at the same time as the soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Second,… Continue reading Filipino minced beef with string beans (ginisang baguio beans)
Chocolate haystacks
We tried this recipe: https://addapinch.com/chocolate-haystacks-recipe/ We made a half-recipe: 1 cup chow mein noodles (which we eventually increased to 1 ¼ cup); ½ cup pecan pieces, pistachios, and slivered almonds (lightly toasted together); 12 oz Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips (microwave-melted in a medium-sized ovenproof glass mixing bowl); and a sprinkle of kosher salt over the… Continue reading Chocolate haystacks
Sichuan bean thread noodles with minced pork
We tried this recipe: https://www.chinasichuanfood.com/ants-climbing-a-tree/ Our modifications: first, we reduced the bean thread noodles from 200 g to 160 g dried (4 small bundles from an 8-pack). We also used ½ lb minced pork as a proxy for 1 cup. Second, we reduced the doubanjiang to 2 tsp from 1 Tbsp (3 tsp). Third, we… Continue reading Sichuan bean thread noodles with minced pork
Pasta with roasted grape tomatoes
This is a great pantry recipe. We used ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan instead of pecorino cheese and ¼ cup matzoh meal instead of bread crumbs. Details here: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1778-penne-with-roasted-cherry-tomatoes?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share When tossing the al dente pasta with the roasted tomatoes, we used about ¼ cup pasta water and 1 additional Tbsp olive oil. We also sprinkled… Continue reading Pasta with roasted grape tomatoes
Pasta with mushrooms and gremolata
Gremolata is an intoxicating combo of garlic, parsley, and lemon zest. We tried this recipe, and it was delicious: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/12791-pasta-with-mushrooms-and-gremolata?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share Our modifications: first, based on our pantry, we used 8 oz (½ lb) cremini mushrooms (instead of 1 lb mixed mushrooms), cut into ½" slices. We found the amount of mushroom to be sufficient. Second,… Continue reading Pasta with mushrooms and gremolata
Sicilian-style pasta with anchovies, capers, and roasted cauliflower and cremini mushrooms
First, preheat the oven to 425. Wash ½ head cauliflower (about 2 cups) and cut into medium-size florets (about 2"x1"), pat until bone-dry, and toss in 1 Tbsp olive oil and black pepper. Wash 8 oz (½ lb) cremini mushrooms, pat bone-dry, and cut into large bite-sized pieces (1" thick). Toss with 1 Tbsp olive… Continue reading Sicilian-style pasta with anchovies, capers, and roasted cauliflower and cremini mushrooms
Stovetop apple crisp
Our oven died, so we were happy to try this recipe: https://iowagirleats.com/stovetop-apple-crisp/ We used one large and one medium Fuji apple. We added about 1.5 Tbsp bourbon to the bubbling cinnamon sugar before folding in the cubed apples. (Apr. 2020)
