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)
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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
Chinese sausage omelette with scallions
We followed this recipe, but halved it: https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/chinese-sweet-sausage-omelet-138905 Our modifications: first, we omitted the MSG and salt. We also cut the sausage vertically and then into ½ inch slices on the diagonal. Second, we added 1 Tbsp of milk to the 2-egg mixture. Third, perhaps because we used only 1 sausage (by halving the recipe),… Continue reading Chinese sausage omelette with scallions
Tomato fruit salad
We tried this recipe as a side dish for Rosh Hashanah: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016885-tomato-fruit-salad We omitted the pomegranate arils and substituted with 1 ½ tsp pomegranate molasses, along with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil, as well as a dash of freshly ground black pepper. (Sept. 2018)
Korean potato soup with beef and cellophane noodle (gamja guk)
We tried this recipe: https://www.koreanbapsang.com/gamjaguk-potato-soup/ Our modifications: first, the recipe called for garlic, but didn’t specify the amount; we used 4 minced garlic cloves. Second, we doubled the amount of beef to 8 oz (½ lb) but kept the soup soy sauce to 1 Tbsp. Third, we found the soup a little underseasoned, so we… Continue reading Korean potato soup with beef and cellophane noodle (gamja guk)
Korean shredded potato, carrot, and pepper stirfry
This is a version of a recipe I ate during my childhood. Also, technically the potato is not shredded, but cut into ½" sticks. The carrot and peppers are julienned. We followed this recipe: http://aeriskitchen.com/2011/08/potato-vegetable-bokkeum/ For the pepper, we used a red jalapeño (medium hot) and two green shishitos (mild). (Sept. 2018)
Korean-style salmon bulgogi
We tried this clever version of a Korean soy marinade typically used for beef. https://www.koreanbapsang.com/salmon-bulgogi/ Our modifications: to reduce sodium, we doubled the salmon to 2 lb but kept the marinade amount the same (for 1 lb). We also broiled the salmon pieces on a oil-sprayed baking rack set inside a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet,… Continue reading Korean-style salmon bulgogi
