Scrambled egg and black bean burrito

We repurposed the black bean puree from this nachos recipe: https://href.li/?https://hispanickitchen.com/recipes/spicy-black-bean-nachos/ For two servings: first, prepare the black bean puree from the above recipe (you will need about ¼ cup total for this burrito recipe). Second, scramble three large eggs (we added 2 tsp milk to the egg mixture and cooked in 1 tsp butter).… Continue reading Scrambled egg and black bean burrito

Spicy black bean nachos

We made this recipe: https://hispanickitchen.com/recipes/spicy-black-bean-nachos/ Our modifications: first, instead of ½ onion, we used a few small shallots. Second, in lieu of Monterey Jack cheese, we sprinkled about ¼ cup each thick shredded mozzarella and cheddar. Third, we made only one layer of nachos, and we served the remaining black bean puree on the side.… Continue reading Spicy black bean nachos

Kichidi (Indian savory rice and red lentil porridge)

We tried this Padma Lakshmi recipe: https://www.padmalakshmi.com/copy-of-keralan-crab-cakes Because we did not have sambhar curry powder or curry leaves, we followed the spice mixture (black mustard seeds, ground cumin, and dried hot chilis) adapted by the Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/kitchari/17359/. Our modifications: first, along the lines of Padma’s original recipe, we sauteed the spice mixture until the… Continue reading Kichidi (Indian savory rice and red lentil porridge)

Pasta with simple tomato sauce and kale

We tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/12279-orecchiette-with-tomato-sauce-and-kale?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share This recipe called for orecchiette, but based on our pantry we used about 11 oz medium shells. We added 1 tsp anchovy paste (which we sauteed in the olive oil) for briny flavor, but this recipe is vegetarian without it. We cut the blanched kale into julienned ribbons. (Mar. 2021)

Roasted root vegetable soup with curry flavors

We followed this recipe to make use of vegetables in our pantry: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020950-any-vegetable-soup?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share Our modifications: first, preheat oven to 400. Peel and dice (into 1.5" dice) 2 large carrots, 3 small Korean sweet potatoes, 1 large russet potato, and 1 medium purple-topped turnip. Toss in 1 Tbsp canola oil and ½ tsp each salt and… Continue reading Roasted root vegetable soup with curry flavors

Crispy rice frittata

We tried this recipe for our leftover jasmine rice: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/crispy-rice-frittata Our modifications: first, we added a handful of baby spinach (about 15 leaves), cut into ½" slices. We sauteed the spinach along with the scallions, but the next time we’ll probably sprinkle them into the egg mixture. We also used canola instead of olive oil… Continue reading Crispy rice frittata

Spinach and garlic egg white omelette

We tossed this together on the fly. First, heat a medium-sized (7 inch) nonstick pan and lightly spray with oil. Add 1 minced garlic clove and a handful of julienned fresh baby spinach (about 10 baby spinach leaves), and saute lightly for a minute. Spread the spinach mixture evenly along the pan, then lower heat… Continue reading Spinach and garlic egg white omelette