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
Tag: side dishes
Pan con tomate
For some reason, the text of my 2018 original Tumblr post disappeared. I know that we made this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019423-pan-con-tomate?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share. It was easy, refreshing, and tasty. I recommend eating quickly before the bread gets soggy. (Aug. 2018, re-posted Aug. 2022)
Stone fruit salad with mint
We tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/12558-minty-fruit-salad We added a dash of black pepper. (July 2018)
Watermelon chaat
We tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018775-watermelon-chaat We didn’t have amchoor (green mango powder), so we substituted with ¼ tsp tamarind soup base. (July 2018)
Chipotle chili sauce
We tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/3506-chipotle-chili-sauce To make 2 cups (16 oz) of while peeled tomatoes, we used a 14.5 oz can of no salt whole peeled tomatoes plus 3 small Roma tomatoes (peeled). We also used 3 chiles in adobo sauce. We found the sliced onions intrusive; the next time we will mince them (or… Continue reading Chipotle chili sauce
Mexican pinto bean stew with fire-roasted tomatoes (frijoles charros)
We tried this recipe: https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2016/06/frijoles-charros-mexican-pinto-beans-bacon-recipe.html Our modifications: first, we made fire-roasted tomatoes following this recipe: http://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/176167609311/fire-roasted-tomatoes-broiler-version-we-tried Second, we used about three ½ inch matchsticks (1 ½ inch width total) of 5 frozen bacon slabs. Finally, to reduce sodium overall, we used homemade fire-roasted tomatoes (instead of canned), no-salt chicken broth, and reduced or omitted most… Continue reading Mexican pinto bean stew with fire-roasted tomatoes (frijoles charros)
Mexican-style wild mushroom quesadillas
We tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016137-wild-mushroom-quesadillas Our modifications: first, we used a mix of yellow oyster (8 oz) and cremini mushrooms (8 oz), which we finely chopped before sautéing (rather than mincing after cooking). Second, for the cheese, we used 6 oz each of freshly grated muenster and fresh mozzarella. Finally, we added a pinch (¼… Continue reading Mexican-style wild mushroom quesadillas
Bulgar and chickpea salad with oven-roasted trimmed artichokes
We tried this NYT recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016221-bulgur-and-chickpea-salad-with-roasted-artichokes First, for detailed instructions on trimming and roasting artichokes, see this method post: http://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/175450614661/oven-roasted-trimmed-artichokes-we-trimmed-large Second, we modified this NYT recipe by reducing the amount of salt to barely ½ tsp total and using no-salt canned chick peas. We also used 1 Tbsp dried chives instead of 2 Tbsp fresh… Continue reading Bulgar and chickpea salad with oven-roasted trimmed artichokes
Korean chive pancake (buchujeon)
We tried this recipe: https://kimchimari.com/korean-chive-pancake-buchujeon-with-chive-flowers/ We found the batter a bit too viscous, so we added a little more (1 Tbsp) water until it was thin, like crepe batter. We also used frozen cut chives, which made the pancake wetter than it should have been. So I would recommend using fresh chives the next time.… Continue reading Korean chive pancake (buchujeon)
Simple au gratin potatoes
We tried this recipe, which calls for cheddar cheese: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/simple-au-gratin-potatoes Our modifications: first, we halved this recipe but found a 2-quart casserole dish to be the right size (a larger casserole dish may be needed for the full recipe). Second, we rubbed the inside of the casserole dish with a smashed garlic clove, then lightly… Continue reading Simple au gratin potatoes
