We tried this recipe: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alexandra-guarnaschelli/cast-iron-skillet-corn-bread-recipe-2012669 For the buttermilk, we combined 1 Tbsp white vinegar and nearly 1 cup (1 cup minus 1 Tbsp) of 1% milk (see Note below). We also used 1 cup blue cornmeal and ¼ cup yellow cornmeal. When coating the hot skillet with 1 Tbsp melted butter, we encountered a lot… Continue reading Cast iron skillet cornbread
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Oven-roasted fingerling potatoes
We loosely followed this recipe but skipped the seasonings except salt, black pepper, and olive oil. https://www.budgetbytes.com/rosemary-roasted-potatoes/ In addition, to accommodate roast chicken pieces concurrently in the oven, we initially roasted at 400 (for 20 mins) and then increased to 425 until the potato halves were brown and crispy (an additional 20 mins). We garnished… Continue reading Oven-roasted fingerling potatoes
Simple Middle Eastern-style salad
We made this ad hoc: wash, squeeze dry, and chop ½ bunch parsley. Wash and dice one medium tomato. Dice ½ bell pepper. Wash and trim 3-4 red radishes, then cut into ½ inch half-moons. Place each vegetable in a row on a flat round bowl. Squeeze the juice of one lemon overtop, drizzle with… Continue reading Simple Middle Eastern-style salad
Roasted beet and butternut salad with beet greens and fresh herbs
We tried this NYT recipe as Thanksgiving side: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/12900-roasted-beet-and-winter-squash-salad-with-walnuts Our modifications: first, instead of baking the beets in a water bath, we oven-roasted them for 40-45 mins (instructions here: http://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/114546344936/roasted-beets-this-is-one-of-my-favorite ) Second, instead of making the recipe’s vinaigrette, we whisked together 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar, the juice of one medium lemon (about ¼ cup,… Continue reading Roasted beet and butternut salad with beet greens and fresh herbs
Oven-roasted brussel sprouts
We followed this recipe: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/roasted-brussels-sprouts-recipe2-1941953 Our modifications: we trimmed and halved each sprout and also oven-roasted at 425 for 35 mins in order to cook alongside another dish: http://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/179433493006/sheet-pan-zaatar-chicken-with-shallots-and. These were slightly charred the first time (Nov. 2018), and we later found that 20 mins were sufficient (Apr. 2019)
Jamaican-style kale
We made this quick and easy side dish: https://www.africanbites.com/callaloo-jamaican-style/ Our modifications: we omitted the bacon. We also used 1 small chopped fresh cayenne pepper instead of fresh habanero. Once we plated it, we squeezed some fresh lime juice overtop for brightness. (Oct. 2018)
Tomato fruit salad
We tried this recipe as a side dish for Rosh Hashanah: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016885-tomato-fruit-salad We omitted the pomegranate arils and substituted with 1 ½ tsp pomegranate molasses, along with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil, as well as a dash of freshly ground black pepper. (Sept. 2018)
Savory shallot kugel with breadcrumb topping
We tried this low-fat version of sweet kugel, but we modified the flavors to make it savory: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/251508/simple-noodle-kugel/ First, preheat oven to 350. Coat a 9x13" glass baking dish with cooking spray. Second, Boil 10 oz wide egg noodles, drain, and cool with cold water, and set aside to drain. Third, heat 2 Tbsp butter… Continue reading Savory shallot kugel with breadcrumb topping
Oven-baked potatoes
We followed this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016869-baked-potatoes We topped with plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. (Sept. 2018) Note: The original recipe recommends baking at 450 for 45 mins. We sometimes modify this to 425 for 1 hour (even up to 1.5 hours) to bake concurrently with roast meat such as buttermilk roast turkey breast (roasted… Continue reading Oven-baked potatoes
Roasted broccolini
Preheat oven to 425. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, then lightly coat the foil surface with canola oil (I often use an oil spray for even coating. Wash, dry, and trim broccolini (cut vertically as needed for even cooking). Lightly toss the broccolini in 1-2 tsp canola oil, then spread in a single… Continue reading Roasted broccolini
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