This is a great pantry recipe. We used ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan instead of pecorino cheese and ¼ cup matzoh meal instead of bread crumbs. Details here: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1778-penne-with-roasted-cherry-tomatoes?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share When tossing the al dente pasta with the roasted tomatoes, we used about ¼ cup pasta water and 1 additional Tbsp olive oil. We also sprinkled… Continue reading Pasta with roasted grape tomatoes
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Lasagna with roasted Brussels sprouts
We made this recipe: https://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/188332589976/spinach-lasagna-we-tried-this-mark-bittman-nyt Instead of 1 ¼ lb fresh spinach, we used 1 lb Brussels sprouts that we had trimmed, quartered, and roasted. We generally followed this Brussels sprout recipe but omitted salt and black pepper: https://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/180053950436/oven-roasted-brussel-sprouts-we-followed-this While we love Brussels sprouts, we found the flavor overpowered the overall dish. A neutral vegetable… Continue reading Lasagna with roasted Brussels sprouts
Sicilian-style pasta with anchovies, capers, and roasted cauliflower and cremini mushrooms
First, preheat the oven to 425. Wash ½ head cauliflower (about 2 cups) and cut into medium-size florets (about 2"x1"), pat until bone-dry, and toss in 1 Tbsp olive oil and black pepper. Wash 8 oz (½ lb) cremini mushrooms, pat bone-dry, and cut into large bite-sized pieces (1" thick). Toss with 1 Tbsp olive… Continue reading Sicilian-style pasta with anchovies, capers, and roasted cauliflower and cremini mushrooms
Oven-roasted cauliflower drizzled with thyme and toasted sesame oil
During the pandemic, we have tried creative combinations. We made a Hokkien (Chinese) main course, so we tried to add an Asian note (sesame oil) to the side dish. Here, we preheated the oven to 425. We oven-roasted cauliflower florets (tossed in olive oil and a little black pepper) for about 20 mins, turning over… Continue reading Oven-roasted cauliflower drizzled with thyme and toasted sesame oil
Oven-roasted okra
We tried this simple recipe: first, preheat oven to 425. Second, trim and rinse 8 oz okra pods and pat with a paper towel until bone-dry. Third, toss with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper, then place on a rimmed baking sheet. Oven-roast at 425 for about 10-12 mins.… Continue reading Oven-roasted okra
Rutabaga oven-roasted fries
This is a variation on an old recipe: https://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/151265142061/slow-roasted-fall-vegetables-we-followed-this Preheat oven to 425. Trim, peel, and cut two medium rutabaga into fries (½" thick), dry off with paper towels (to encourage crisping and avoid steaming), then lightly toss with 1-2 tsp olive oil). Divide evenly among two rimmed baking sheets (each lightly sprayed with oil),… Continue reading Rutabaga oven-roasted fries
Cabbage, leek, and potato soup
We tried this NYT recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/12371-cabbage-potato-and-leek-soup?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share Our modifications: first, instead of trying to caramelize the cabbage in the pot, we followed a tip from a commenter and oven-roasted it. After preheating the oven to 425, we quartered, cored, and julienned the cabbage, then tossed in a little olive oil, with some salt and black pepper.… Continue reading Cabbage, leek, and potato soup
Roasted sweet potatoes with smoked paprika
We were looking for a way to use up our leftovers - two raw sweet potatoes already peeled and cut into large, uneven chunks. We cut the potato chunks to make as uniform cubes as possible, and then we tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018993-roasted-sweet-potatoes-with-smoked-paprika?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share The recipe called for 4 sweet potatoes, so we halved the ingredient… Continue reading Roasted sweet potatoes with smoked paprika
Oven-roasted baby Yukon potatoes
Preheat oven to 425 and line a baking sheet with foil. Wash and dry off (with a paper towel) 1 lb baby Yukon potatoes, leaving the skin on. Toss lightly with about 1 Tbsp olive oil, and lightly season with salt and black pepper. Place the seasoned potatoes on the foil-lined baking sheet, spreading out… Continue reading Oven-roasted baby Yukon potatoes
Brisket in sweet and sour sauce
We tried this recipe for Rosh Hashanah: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016867-brisket-in-sweet-and-sour-sauce Our modifications: we used a heavy large roasting pan (as to a smaller pan in which our 5 lb brisket would be snug), tightly wrapped in foil. After roasting at 325 for 3 hours (fat side down in the marinade), we flipped to the lean side and… Continue reading Brisket in sweet and sour sauce
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