We loosely followed this recipe: http://www.coffeeandquinoa.com/2013/05/simple-cucumber-salad/ Our modifications: first, using a mandolin slicer, we thinly sliced three unpeeled Persian cucumbers (seedless mini-cucumbers) into a mixing bowl. Second, we thinly sliced one small shallot (about 2 Tbsp) in cross sections and added them to the bowl. Third, we used ¼ cup Japanese seasoned rice vinegar (Marukan… Continue reading Simple cucumber salad
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Skillet cornbread with blueberries
We were looking for a not-too-sweet recipe, so we tried this: http://www.jessicagavin.com/skillet-cornbread-blueberries/ We used ¾ cup coarse yellow cornmeal and ½ cup blue cornmeal. Note: The blueberries all sank beneath the surface. What we might try next time is to wait to add the 15 reserved berries to the top of skillet after 15 mins… Continue reading Skillet cornbread with blueberries
Avocado, persimmon, and grapefruit salad
We tried this recipe: http://thelatinkitchen.com/r/recipe/avocado-grapefruit-and-persimmon-salad but made a few modifications. First, based on our pantry, we omitted the salad greens and used pecans in lieu of pepitas (pumpkin seeds). Second, instead of toasting the pecans on the stovetop, we toasted them in our toaster oven at 325 until toasted (about 5 mins) and then sprinkled… Continue reading Avocado, persimmon, and grapefruit salad
Quick-baked potato
We tried this microwave recipe for baking a potato, and it was surprisingly good: http://www.familyfoodonthetable.com/10-minute-baked-potatoes/ We baked 2 medium Yukon potatoes in 11 mins total. Specifically, we poked the top of each potato several times with a fork, placed about 3 inches apart on a large, microwave-proof plate, and microwaved for 10 mins on high… Continue reading Quick-baked potato
Simple couscous
We followed this recipe from the Kitchn: http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-couscous-165983 We first toasted the couscous in 1 ½ Tbsp melted butter before adding 1 cup hot chicken broth (we skipped the salt). Then we stirred, covered, and turned off the heat and let the covered pan sit for 10 mins undisturbed. (Nov. 2016)
Simply dressed avocado and tomato salad
We cut one avocado and half a tomato into ¼ inch slices, then drizzled with the juice of one lime, seasoned rice wine vinegar (Marukan yellow label), and olive oil. We sprinkled lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and garnished with cilantro. We loosely based this dish on delicious Peruvian sliced avocado salad… Continue reading Simply dressed avocado and tomato salad
Slow-roasted fall vegetables
We followed this recipe: http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/182-slow-roasted-fall-vegetables but made the following modifications: for vegetables, we used 5 parsnips, 1 large rutabaga, and 4 carrots, peeled, trimmed, and cut into ½" sticks. We tossed the root vegetables with 6 peeled and rough-cut shallots, 8 peeled and whole garlic cloves, ¼ cup olive oil, a few sprigs each thyme,… Continue reading Slow-roasted fall vegetables
Browned onion kugel
We made this savory version of kugel to prepare for Rosh Hashanah. Details here: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/browned-onion-kugels-231507 Instead of dicing the onions, we cut them into ¼ inch vertical slices along the grain. This recipe yielded 12 large muffins and 1 mini-loaf.
Avocado with soy-garlic dressing
Cut one ripe avocado into bite-sized chunks, then gently toss with about 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 clove minced garlic, and about ½ tsp microplaned ginger. Drizzle with about ½ tsp toasted sesame oil and sprinkle with a tsp of toasted sesame seeds. We served this with cooked rice and roasted seaweed. This recipe is… Continue reading Avocado with soy-garlic dressing
Greek braised green beans (fasolakia ladera)
Heat a large Dutch oven, add about 2 Tbsp olive oil, then add 1 chopped onion and 1 chopped and seeded mild pepper (here, an Anaheim pepper). When wilted, add 2 lbs green beans (trimmed and cut into thin strips), sprinkle with ½ tsp salt, cover, and cook on medium heat until the beans turn… Continue reading Greek braised green beans (fasolakia ladera)
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