Based on Shubhra Ramineni’s Healthy Indian Vegetarian Cooking, available at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0804843112/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_1ggbxbK87A26M. We added two small zucchini (cut into ½ inch thick wedges) but otherwise did not modify the recipe. (Apr. 2016)
Tag: quick meals
Italian spiral pasta with anchovies and kale
This is a delicious, well-balanced dish that takes less than 45 mins to make. We used whole-wheat gobbetti (a type of spiral pasta). We also used anchovy paste in lieu of anchovy fillets (½ tsp paste = 1 filet). We use about ½ bunch of kale for this dish. Recipe here: http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1015085-pasta-with-anchovies-garlic-chiles-and-kale (Mar. 2016)Note: To… Continue reading Italian spiral pasta with anchovies and kale
Vietnamese kohlrabi stir-fried with garlic and egg (su hao xao toi)
I tried this simple, delicious recipe from Andrea Nguyen: http://www.vietworldkitchen.com/blog/2010/07/kohlrabi-stirfried-with-garlic-and-egg-recipe-su-hao-xao-toi.html. I also followed her suggestion of adding 2 tsp dried shrimp to the onion-garlic mixture. (Mar. 2016) Source: Andrea Nguyen, author and teacher, Vietworldkitchen.com.
Cumin-infused basmati rice with peas (rice cooker version)
We adapted a stove-top recipe from Shubhra Ramenini to the rice cooker. First, measure out 2 cups (rice cooker measuring cups) dry basmati rice, place in rice cooker inner pot, and rinse several times in water. Drain as much water as possible, then add 2 tsp cumin seeds (we sometimes reduce to 1 tsp), 2… Continue reading Cumin-infused basmati rice with peas (rice cooker version)
Pan-seared spam and scrambled eggs over rice
We had two slices of spam leftover from making spam musubi, so we tried this quick and easy recipe: http://eatingrichly.com/spam-eggs-and-rice/. Because spam already is salty, we reduced the amount of soy and fish sauce in the marinade to 1 Tsp and 1 tsp, respectively. We did not add salt or pepper to the egg mixture.… Continue reading Pan-seared spam and scrambled eggs over rice
Sloppy lasagna, pressure-cooker style
This marked my first time using a pressure cooker to make lasagna, both the sauce and cooking the lasagna sheets. The recipe is from the Hip Pressure Cooking cookbook by Laura Pazzaglia. Here is a similar recipe she posted on her Hip Pressure Cooking blog: http://www.hippressurecooking.com/pressure-cooker-pasta-casserole-a-cheesy-meaty-mess-mezzemaniche-pasticciate/. The sloppy lasagna was very tasty, but I burnt… Continue reading Sloppy lasagna, pressure-cooker style
Scrambled egg toast by Smitten Kitchen
Great tips on soft scrambled eggs. Goat cheese on toast goes so well with the eggs. In lieu of chives, we used minced Italian parsley. Recipe here: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2010/05/scrambled-egg-toast/ (Dec. 2015)
Simple boiled egg sandwich
I first had this type of sandwich many years ago in Bordeaux, France. Although it traditionally is made with a baguette, I used sliced ciabatta this time. Lightly spread mayonnaise on the inside of two slices of bread, then layer on mixed baby greens, sliced tomato, sliced boiled egg, and a dash each of salt… Continue reading Simple boiled egg sandwich
Curried yellow split pea soup
Straightforward recipe that takes less than an hour to make. It tastes creamy yet is dairy-free. For the 1 Tbsp curry powder, we used 1 ½ tsp McCormick curry powder and 1 ½ tsp Jamaican curry powder. If you use vegetable stock instead of chicken broth, this can be vegetarian. We used an immersion blender… Continue reading Curried yellow split pea soup
Pan-seared king oyster mushrooms
Cut 2-3 large king oyster mushrooms lengthwise into ¼ inch Slices. Heat 1 Tbsp oil (here, a 2:1 ratio of toasted sesame oil and grape seed oil) in a pan, then brown slices on both sides. Lightly season with salt and black pepper. (Nov. 2015)
