We placed prewashed mixed baby greens on a large serving plate, garnished with sliced fuyu persimmon, drizzled with fruit-infused white balsamic vinegar and olive oil, and sprinkled with toasted pecan pieces. A touch of freshly ground pepper would have been nice, too; we’ll do that next time. (Feb. 2017)
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Baked tilapia in lemon caper butter sauce
We tried this recipe: http://www.deliciousasitlooks.com/2013/05/lemon-butter-baked-tilapia-with-capers.html?m=1 Our modifications: first, we used caper berries in lieu of capers. Second, we used fresh oregano instead of dry, and we increased the lemon juice to that from one whole lemon. Third, we omitted the salt to offset the briny flavor of the caper berries. Finally, we kept the garlic… Continue reading Baked tilapia in lemon caper butter sauce
Simple tomato butter spaghetti with toasted breadcrumbs
We followed this recipe: https://www.budgetbytes.com/2016/07/pasta-5-ingredient-butter-tomato-sauce/ Our modifications: we used 28 oz canned crushed tomato and a few sprigs fresh oregano in lieu of whole peeled tomatoes and dried oregano. We also added a dash each crushed red pepper and sugar to the sauce. The toasted breadcrumbs add nuttiness and mouthfeel to this dish. (Jan. 2017)
Jamaican-style okra and bell pepper stirfry
I adapted a Chinese stirfry technique and added Dry Jerk Seasoning (see recipe below) for a Jamaican flavor. Cut one large (2 bulb) shallot into ¼ inch lengthwise slices. Separate, cut one red bell pepper into ¼ inch-lengthwise strips, removing seeds. Cut about 6 fresh large okra on a diagonal into ¼ inch slices. Set… Continue reading Jamaican-style okra and bell pepper stirfry
Jamaican broiled jerk snapper fillet
Preheat broiler on low and place oven rack 4 inches away from heat source. Place a rack in foil-lined baking sheet, and spray cooking oil on the rack. Pat dry one 10-ounce skin-on snapper fillet with paper towels. Mix 1 Tbsp Dry Jerk Seasoning (recipe below), 2 Tbsp vegetable oil, and a dash of hot… Continue reading Jamaican broiled jerk snapper fillet
Italian wedding soup
We tried this recipe: http://www.goodinthesimple.com/favorite-soup-italian-wedding-soup-recipe-cant-beat/ Our modifications: first, because the meatball mixture was too liquidy, we supplemented it with about 4 oz minced beef and about 2 Tbsp plain breadcrumbs. Second, we used shredded (not ground) Parmesan in the mixture and did not add any additional Parmesan directly to the soup. Third, we increased the… Continue reading Italian wedding soup
Ciabatta french toast
We tried this recipe, which is our favorite: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/french-toast-40039 (See Note 2.) The recipe is simple: using a flat, wide bowl (we use an 8x8" baking dish), combine 3 eggs, ¼ tsp salt, 2 Tbsp sugar, 1 cup milk (see Note 1) below, and ½ tsp each vanilla extract and ground cinnamon (see Note 4).… Continue reading Ciabatta french toast
Simple egg white frittata with bacon and caramelized scallions
Using an 8-inch nonstick pan, we heated the pan and then added about 1 oz uncooked center-cut bacon, cut into match sticks. Once the bacon browned, we added ¼ cup chopped scallions (mainly whites) and sautéed on medium-low heat until the scallions started to caramelize. We added 5 lightly beaten egg whites (seasoned with a… Continue reading Simple egg white frittata with bacon and caramelized scallions
Simple cucumber salad
We loosely followed this recipe: http://www.coffeeandquinoa.com/2013/05/simple-cucumber-salad/ Our modifications: first, using a mandolin slicer, we thinly sliced three unpeeled Persian cucumbers (seedless mini-cucumbers) into a mixing bowl. Second, we thinly sliced one small shallot (about 2 Tbsp) in cross sections and added them to the bowl. Third, we used ¼ cup Japanese seasoned rice vinegar (Marukan… Continue reading Simple cucumber salad
Steak tips with red wine pan sauce for two
We tried a recipe from an America’s Test Kitchen Dinner for Two Magazine; this same recipe is available in The Complete Cooking For Two Cookbook https://www.amazon.com/dp/1936493837/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_HdgAyb004ATQN We served these beef tips over homemade mashed potatoes, although we used only 4 medium Yukons: http://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/133996295246/simple-mashed-potatoes-this-is-a-recipe-from-my (Dec. 2016)
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