We tried this meatloaf and potato recipe from Molly Gilbert’s Sheet Pan Suppers: http://www.grandparents.com/food-and-leisure/recipes/bruces-barbecue-meatloaf-and-potatoes-recipe. We used an 18 oz bottle of Sweet Baby Ray’s original barbeque sauce for the recipe. Instead of creating a free-form loaf on top of the perforated 10x6" foil, we lined a loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving extra parchment flaps… Continue reading Barbecue meatloaf with oven-roasted potato slices
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Greek-style roasted lemon garlic chicken drumsticks
We followed this recipe: http://www.primaverakitchen.com/roasted-lemon-chicken-legs/. Instead of using a baking pan, we lined a baking sheet with foil, placed a rack in the sheet, and placed the marinated chicken on the rack. We roasted it until the chicken juice ran clear (about 10-15 mins longer than the directions). We served this with Greek spinach dill… Continue reading Greek-style roasted lemon garlic chicken drumsticks
Buffalo chicken drumsticks with charred romaine hearts and blue cheese dressing
I grew up eating buffalo chicken wings, and we tried this ingenious supper version from Molly Gilbert’s Sheet Pan Suppers cookbook. The Buffalo chicken recipe is available here: http://fleurdelolly.blogspot.com/2015/04/sheet-pan-suppers-buffalo-chicken.html?m=1 and the charred romaine hearts recipe is here: http://fleurdelolly.blogspot.com/2015/04/sheet-pan-suppers-charred-romaine-with.html?m=1 (July 2016) Our modifications: We increased basic cooking time from 30/35 mins to 40 mins. We also… Continue reading Buffalo chicken drumsticks with charred romaine hearts and blue cheese dressing
Ma po eggplant in garlic sauce
We followed this twist on ma po tofu by Andrew Zimmern: http://andrewzimmern.com/2015/02/24/ma-po-eggplant-garlic-sauce/. Instead of broiling the eggplant, we oven-roasted it at 450 for 30 mins. We followed this recipe but used peanut oil and a little salt and black pepper. http://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/143686120171/oven-roasted-eggplant-preheat-oven-to-450-cut (July 2016) Note: We found that marinating the minced pork for 20 mins (rather… Continue reading Ma po eggplant in garlic sauce
Roasted root vegetable and mushroom shepherdess pie, version 1
We followed this recipe, but made several modifications: https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/11/mushroom-and-root-vegetable-shepherds-pie-recipe.html First, we seasoned the mushrooms and the vegetables separately with a few sprigs each marjoram and thyme, 1-2 Tbsp olive oil, and a little salt and pepper. In addition to oven-roasting 6 oz cremini mushrooms (halved or quartered for uniform size) for 30 mins, we oven-roasted… Continue reading Roasted root vegetable and mushroom shepherdess pie, version 1
Oven-roasted string beans
Preheat oven to 425. Trim ends off 1 lb string beans. Dry well, then toss in a large mixing bowl with enough neutral oil to lightly coat (we used grapeseed oil) well as salt and black pepper to taste - here, we used about 1 ½ tsp oil and ½ tsp each salt and black… Continue reading Oven-roasted string beans
Asian-style honey soy oven-roasted chicken
We tried this recipe: http://shewearsmanyhats.com/on-the-dark-side/. To make it a little healthier, we reduced the oil to 3 Tbsp and the honey to a ¼ cup (4 Tbsp). (May 2016)
Oven-roasted grape tomatoes
We followed this recipe but increased the temperature to 450 and reduced cooking time to 20 mins. We also garnished with minced Italian parsley. Details here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/claire-robinson/roasted-grape-tomatoes-recipe.html (May 2016)
Oven-roasted mixed mushrooms
We followed this recipe from Real Simple: toss 1 lb roughly cut mixed mushrooms (such as oyster, shiitake, and cremini) and 1 lb halved or quartered button mushrooms with ½ cup olive oil, 6 sprigs thyme, and some salt and black pepper. Roast in a baking sheet (we used a baking dish) at 450 for… Continue reading Oven-roasted mixed mushrooms
Balsamic roast stone fruit and pear sundae
We followed this recipe but used two pears as well as peaches and cherries: http://cookieandkate.com/2013/balsamic-stone-fruit-sundae/. We modified by increasing balsamic vinegar to 4 Tbsp (¼ cup). (May 2015) Note: We like the following ratio of sugar to vinegar: 3 Tbsp vanilla-infused sugar and ¼ cup balsamic vinegar (3 Tbsp regular balsamic and 1 Tbsp fruit-infused… Continue reading Balsamic roast stone fruit and pear sundae
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