We tried this recipe based on our pantry ingredients: https://www.flourishingfoodie.com/blog//2011/07/grilled-vegetable-and-veggie-sausage.html We used three Trader Joe’s Meatless Breakfast Patties, defrosted and crumbled. We also used two shallots in lieu of ½ sweet onion. Finally, we placed the cast iron pan under the broiler (set on low) for a few mins at the end. (Dec. 2016)
Tag: quick meals
Stove-top teriyaki salmon steaks
We tried this VietWorld Kitchen recipe, including the homemade teriyaki sauce, and it was delicious: http://www.vietworldkitchen.com/blog/2013/10/salmon-teriyaki-stovetop-recipe.html (Nov. 2016)Note: After salting the salmon steaks for 30 mins, we patted them dry with paper towels before placing them in a heated teflon pan. Because our salmon steaks were over 2 inches thick, we increased the teriyaki and… Continue reading Stove-top teriyaki salmon steaks
Simple couscous
We followed this recipe from the Kitchn: http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-couscous-165983 We first toasted the couscous in 1 ½ Tbsp melted butter before adding 1 cup hot chicken broth (we skipped the salt). Then we stirred, covered, and turned off the heat and let the covered pan sit for 10 mins undisturbed. (Nov. 2016)
Middle eastern-style chicken and chick pea stew. We tried this recipe: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/252878/middle-eastern-chicken-chickpea-stew/ We used 4 boneless chicken breasts (equivalent to two packages of Purdue packets, which we got at BJ’s Wholesale Club). After finding the stew too acidic, we added dash of sugar and about ½ tsp chicken beef bouillon (Better Than Bouillon) directly into… Continue reading
Lemon-garlic sautéed broccoli
We followed this recipe: http://busycooks.about.com/od/sidedishrecipes/r/sauteedbroccoli.htm but instead of parboiling in salt water, we microwaved the broccoli pieces in a covered glass dish until crisp-tender (about 1.5-2 mins on high) before stir-frying in garlic-infused olive oil. (Nov. 2016)
Oven-poached sole with lemon-caper sauce
We tried this NYT recipe: http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014640-oven-poached-pacific-sole-with-lemon-caper-sauce It was fairly simple, but very sensitive to timing. We served this with lemon-garlic stirfried baby broccoli. (Nov. 2016)
Simply dressed avocado and tomato salad
We cut one avocado and half a tomato into ¼ inch slices, then drizzled with the juice of one lime, seasoned rice wine vinegar (Marukan yellow label), and olive oil. We sprinkled lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and garnished with cilantro. We loosely based this dish on delicious Peruvian sliced avocado salad… Continue reading Simply dressed avocado and tomato salad
Avocado toast with fried egg
Quick and easy breakfast. Recipe here: http://simplegreenmoms.com/skinny-fried-egg-avocado-toast/ (Oct. 2016)
Braised chicken thighs and chayote
We had extra chayote and decided to try this one-pan meal: http://www.chowhound.com/recipes/braised-chicken-and-chayote-27664 First, heat a large sauté pan for 15 seconds, then pour in a little oil and spread it so that a sheen of oil covers the floor of the pan. Once the oil starts shimmering, place the chicken, skin-side down, in the pan.… Continue reading Braised chicken thighs and chayote
Italian-style penne with meat sauce
We tried this recipe: http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/penne_pasta_with_meat_sauce/ Our modifications: first, we used 28 oz crushed tomato in lieu of chunky tomato sauce, which we added immediately to the cooked garlic-onion mixture and let simmer for while we browned the ground beef separately and cooked the pasta. We also doubled the amount of garlic. Second, we used fresh… Continue reading Italian-style penne with meat sauce
