I learned this recipe from my Burmese-American friend, Waimar. Cut a small, tight head of red or white cabbage in half vertically, then cut one half into two quarters (you can set aside the remaining half head for later use). Remove the core from each wedge, then cut into thin (¼ inch) slices lengthwise along… Continue reading Burmese cabbage and lime salad
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Lemon snack cake
Recipe here: http://www.onebrownmom.com/2015/01/lemon-snack-cake-with-variations.html?m=1 To increase the lemon flavor, we added the juice and zest of one lemon to the icing, in addition to the lemon zest added to the batter. We were low on powdered sugar, so the icing was thinner than normal, leading it to soak into the cake. Still very tasty. (Apr. 2017)
Shredded potato and sun dried tomato casserole
We tried this recipe: http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-egg-hash-brown-casserole-with-cheddar-sun-dried-tomatoes-167015 We used one shallot instead of a small onion. (Apr. 2017) Note: For the 3 Tbsp hot mustard, we followed this recipe: http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/01/hot-mustard-recipe.html We whisked together 3 Tbsp Colman’s hot mustard powder with 3 Tbsp cold water in a medium mixing bowl, to which we later added the eggs and… Continue reading Shredded potato and sun dried tomato casserole
Quick pickled beet stems
We had leafless stems from 6 beets leftover, so we tried this recipe: https://parade.com/390722/parade/quick-pickled-beet-stems/ We tripled the recipe and used honey instead of sugar. (Apr. 2017)
Lime-infused roasted beet, beet green, and nectarine salad
We followed this recipe from Dahlia Abraham-Klein’s cookbook, Silk Road Vegetarian, an adapted version of which is here: https://www.google.com/amp/s/creativecookinggf.wordpress.com/2014/06/13/roasted-beet-nectarine-salad-cookbook-chat-silk-road-vegetarian/amp/ Our modifications: first, like the original recipe, we omitted pine nuts, nutmeg, and feta cheese. Second, based on seasonal availability, we used 1 lb frozen peach slices in lieu of nectarines; we poured the contents into… Continue reading Lime-infused roasted beet, beet green, and nectarine salad
Roasted beet salad with dill and toasted walnuts
We loosely followed this recipe: https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/beets-with-dill-walnuts. Our modifications: first, instead of pressure-cooking 6 medium-large beets, we oven-roasted them for 40-45 mins (instructions here: https://piglettedc.wordpress.com/2015/03/25/roasted-beets-this-is-one-of-my-favorite/). After letting them cool (inside their foil packets), we rubbed off their skin with paper towels. We cut each beet into large chunks by slicing in half vertically, then cutting each… Continue reading Roasted beet salad with dill and toasted walnuts
Roasted cauliflower gratin
We tried this Tori Avey recipe, which is a nice low-fat alternative to mac ‘n cheese: http://toriavey.com/toris-kitchen/2012/04/roasted-cauliflower-gratin/ We buttered our 8x8 baking dish before adding the roasted cauliflower. We also used plain breadcrumbs (not panko). (Mar. 2017)
Spaghetti pie with pecorino, black pepper., and broccoli raab
We tried this for brunch: https://smittenkitchen.com/2016/01/spaghetti-pie-with-pecorino-and-black-pepper/ Instead of 8 oz pecorino, we used 6 oz pecorino and 2 oz parmesan. We also added about ½ tsp crushed red pepper to the egg mixture. Finally, I concur with Smitten Kitchen that the springform pan needs to be tightly wrapped with foil to avoid unwanted spillage. I… Continue reading Spaghetti pie with pecorino, black pepper., and broccoli raab
Roasted vegetable, rice, and cheddar frittata
We tried this basic frittata recipe to use up some vegetables: https://naturallyella.com/new-series-base-recipe-frittatas/ First, the night before, we oven-roasted the following at 400 for 45 mins (cut into bite-sized pieces and tossed in olive oil, salt, and black pepper): ½ small head cauliflower, ½ small head broccoli, 2 small yellow zucchini, and 3 shallots. Today, we… Continue reading Roasted vegetable, rice, and cheddar frittata
Colombian ripe plantain and cheese cake (torta de maduro)
We tried this casserole recipe, but we had only four ripe (nearly black) plantains. For the fifth, we substituted with one ripe banana and 1 tsp flour (since plantains have a higher starch content than bananas). We used an 8x8 baking dish, which we buttered. At the end of baking, we broiled on low for… Continue reading Colombian ripe plantain and cheese cake (torta de maduro)
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