We tried this recipe, which uses a homemade jerk paste (instead of dry jerk seasoning): https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014722-no-fuss-jerk-chicken Based on our pantry, we used a mix of skin-on, bone-in thighs and drumsticks instead of chicken quarters (thighs and bones connected). We did not love this recipe and probably won’t make it again. For the marinade, to lower… Continue reading Oven-baked Jamaican jerk chicken
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Ginger garlic baked salmon
We tried this recipe: http://rasamalaysia.com/ginger-garlic-baked-salmon/2/ Our modifications: first, we reduced the soy sauce from 1 ½ Tbsp to 1 Tbsp and did not add salt to the marinade. Second, rather than using a baking sheet, we placed our salmon filet pieces in a Le Creuset stoneware casserole dish that we lightly sprayed with oil. We… Continue reading Ginger garlic baked salmon
Crispy roasted shiitake mushrooms
We tried this Martha Stewart recipe, and it is delicious: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.marthastewart.com/1050268/crispy-roasted-shiitake-mushrooms%3famp We found, however, that 25 mins at 400 degrees was the total cooking time; we removed the baking sheet from the oven at that time. Both sides of the shiitakes had browned without being turned over. (Nov. 2017)Note: To clean the mushrooms, we gently… Continue reading Crispy roasted shiitake mushrooms
Roasted butternut squash soup with curry condiments
We followed this Ina Garten recipe: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/roasted-butternut-squash-soup-and-curry-condiments-recipe-1972725 Our modifications: first, we used 5 shallots instead of 2 onions. Second, rather than heat the broth in the pot, we first added the roasted vegetables to the pot and poured in 4 cups room temperature broth; we found 4 cups to be the right amount for soup… Continue reading Roasted butternut squash soup with curry condiments
Oven-roasted red radishes
We tried this simple and delicious recipe: http://www.thekitchn.com/roasted-radishes-are-the-vegetable-thats-missing-from-your-life-215614 It is written as a narrative, so I summarized it into steps: First, preheat oven to 450. Second, wash and trim one bunch red radishes, then cut in half vertically. Third, toss with 1 Tbsp olive oil and some salt and pepper. Fourth, place, cut side down,… Continue reading Oven-roasted red radishes
Oven-roasted Italian sausage with shallot and bell pepper
This recipe is from my step-MIL, who applied a Provencal flavor profile to a traditional Italian dish. Preheat oven to 400. Using 8 large raw Italian mild pork sausages (see Note below), prick each sausage with a fork (three times on top and on bottom). Cut one yellow and one red bell pepper in half… Continue reading Oven-roasted Italian sausage with shallot and bell pepper
Crispy oven-baked tofu
We tried this recipe, which offered a healthier version of pan-fried tofu: https://cookieandkate.com/2016/how-to-make-crispy-baked-tofu/ Our modifications: first, we used Trader Joe’s firm (not extra firm) tofu. After pressing water out for 30 mins, we also used a paper towel to gently squeeze water out of each piece before tossing in olive oil. Second, we seasoned with… Continue reading Crispy oven-baked tofu
Eggplant parmesan casserole
We tried a variation of the NYT recipe for zucchini parmesan, using 2.5 lb eggplant in lieu of zucchini: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017523-zucchini-parmesan?login=emailWe followed our modifications to the original recipe, details here: http://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/163022801851/zucchini-parmesan-casserole-we-had-an-abundance We found that the eggplant slices took more time to roast, becoming brown on both sides after about 20 mins at 450. As a shortcut,… Continue reading Eggplant parmesan casserole
Zucchini parmesan casserole
We had an abundance of zucchini, so we made this with our pantry ingredients: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017523-zucchini-parmesan Our modifications: First, we used one shallot instead of a small onion. Second, in lieu of 2.5 lb fresh tomatoes, we used two 28 oz cans whole peeled canned tomatoes. To save time, we puréed the canned tomatoes before adding… Continue reading Zucchini parmesan casserole
Sloppy Joes over roasted sweet potatoes
We tried this SkinnyTaste recipe: http://www.skinnytaste.com/sloppy-joe-baked-sweet-potatoes/ We used minced bison instead of minced beef. (May 2017)
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