We tried this recipe: https://www.hippressurecooking.com/pressure-cooker-pasta-casserole-a-cheesy-meaty-mess-mezzemaniche-pasticciate/ Our modifications: first, based on our pantry we used 1 large carrot, 2 stalks celery, 1 large onion, and 3 large garlic cloves - all minced in a handheld blender. We increased the beef to 1 1/3 lb and used 15 oz tomato sauce plus 2 heaping Tbsp tomato paste… Continue reading Pressure cooker lasagna casserole
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Syrian eggplant, potato, and minced beef stew
We tried this recipe from Mayada Anjari’s The Bread and Salt Between Us, but we added a substantial amount of minced beef, which meant we could omit all but 2 tsp of vegetable oil. First, spray a large capacity (8 quart), wide, and high-walled Dutch oven with some oil, heat the pot on medium-high, then… Continue reading Syrian eggplant, potato, and minced beef stew
Oven-roasted brussel sprouts
We followed this recipe: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/roasted-brussels-sprouts-recipe2-1941953 Our modifications: we trimmed and halved each sprout and also oven-roasted at 425 for 35 mins in order to cook alongside another dish: http://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/179433493006/sheet-pan-zaatar-chicken-with-shallots-and. These were slightly charred the first time (Nov. 2018), and we later found that 20 mins were sufficient (Apr. 2019)
Sheet-pan spicy sausage with vegetables
We tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019556-spicy-sheet-pan-sausage-and-squash Our modifications: first, in lieu of 2 lb butternut squash, we used 3 small Korean sweet potatoes (skin-on and cut into 1 x ½" chunks), 1 red bell pepper (cut into ¼" slices), and 2 large shallots (cut along the grain in ½" slices). Second, we used about 1 lb… Continue reading Sheet-pan spicy sausage with vegetables
Breakfast scrambled egg tortilla
We followed this recipe: https://www.mrbreakfast.com/superdisplay.asp?recipeid=330 We used about ¼ cup (8 pieces) turkey pepperoni, sliced into ½" match sticks, sauteeing them. We then removed the browned pepperoni pieces amd set aside. We let the pan cooled a bit and then made the scrambled egg (3 eggs and 1 egg white mixed with 1 Tbsp milk).… Continue reading Breakfast scrambled egg tortilla
Simply cooked bulgur
We tried the recipe for cooked bulgur here: https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/plain-bulgur-415661?ftab=reviews We used 1 cup coarse bulgur and 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth. (Oct. 2018)
Sheet-pan za’atar chicken with shallots and grapes
We tried this NYT recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019626-sheet-pan-chicken-with-shallots-and-grapes We followed the recipe as written, including 1 Tbsp za'atar, but we increased the olive oil in the marinade by 1 Tbsp. We used a mix of green and red seedless grapes. We served this with cooked bulgur (Oct. 2018) Note: Adding too many grapes and shallots to the… Continue reading Sheet-pan za’atar chicken with shallots and grapes
Mexican-style chicken soft tacos
We tried this recipe, and it was delicious: https://www.blessthismessplease.com/chicken-tacos/ Our modifications: we used a mix of chicken breast and thigh meat, and we chopped it into bite-sized pieces prior to marinating it for an hour. While sauteeing the seasoned chicken, we found a lot of liquid emitted; we sopped it up with paper towels to… Continue reading Mexican-style chicken soft tacos
Oven-roasted salmon with lemon-herb marinade
This NYT recipe offers a fusion of western herbs and Asian flavors including soy amd sesame oil: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/5824-salmon-with-lemon-herb-marinade We marinated for 45 mins and then placed the salmon (shaking off excess marinade) in a lightly oiled Le Creuset oval baking dish. We baked at 425 for 30-35 mins. We used 1.5 lb salmon filet, so… Continue reading Oven-roasted salmon with lemon-herb marinade
Oven fried chicken
We tried this Skinnytaste recipe: https://www.skinnytaste.com/oven-fried-chicken/ Our modifications: first, instead of bran flakes, we used a combo of 2 cups cornflakes and ½ cup breadcrumbs, and we omitted the salt. We placed the cornflakes, breadcrumbs, and dry spices in a handheld food chopper so that all of the coating would be evenly blended (see Note… Continue reading Oven fried chicken
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