Great food to enjoy on a snowy day. Using a large Dutch oven, sauté a sliced onion in some canola oil. When slightly wilted, add about 6 garlic cloves (sliced), being careful not to burn them. When fragrant, add about 3 skinless chicken quarters, cut into three pieces (drum, thigh with bone, thigh without bone),… Continue reading Filipino chicken adobo with potatoes
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Split yellow pea soup
Recipe loosely based on: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/yellow-split-pea-soup-recipe.html. Using a large Dutch oven, sauté about 2 oz bacon (cut into matchsticks) until rendered and browned, then set aside. Add 1 chopped onion, 3 carrots (peeled and chopped), 4 stalks chopped celery, 5-7 sprigs thyme (leaves only), and 2 bay leaves. Sauté until fragrant, then add 8 cups low… Continue reading Split yellow pea soup
Indian kidney bean curry
Heat 3 Tbsp vegetable oil in a medium saucepan on medium heat, then add 1 small onion (grated), 1 Tbsp microplaned ginger, and about 2 garlic cloves (minced). When fragrant and onion is golden brown, add 1 ripe tomato, cut into quarters. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir frequently until tomato melts into the onion mixture (about 5… Continue reading Indian kidney bean curry
Roasted blueberry and banana purée
An easy and healthy dessert. Recipe is here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/roasted-banana-and-blueberry-puree-recipe.html. We added 1 tsp vanilla-infused sugar while pureeing. Somehow this reminds me of puréed camote, a purple yam I enjoyed in Mexico. (Feb. 2015)
Lime-infused quinoa pilaf with walnuts and portobellos
This recipe is based on an amazingly delicious, ad hoc recipe that my friend Leah shared with me. I will try to add the recipe later. (Mar. 2015)
Caribbean chicken pepper pot
Recipe is here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/caribbean-chicken-pepper-pot-recipe.html I normally add 2 habaneros, fork-pricked four times but not diced. I also reduce the oil and salt to 3 Tbsp and 2 tsp, respectively. (Mar. 2015)
Filipino chicken and cellophane noodle soup (pancit sotanghon)
Using a stock pot, saute 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces) in a little oil until browned. Season lightly with salt and black pepper. Set chicken aside, and then add 1 large onion (chopped) and saute until wilted. Add 16 oz cherry tomatoes (cut in half) and 4 garlic cloves (minced),… Continue reading Filipino chicken and cellophane noodle soup (pancit sotanghon)
Sweet oven-baked grits and millet with pecans, maple syrup, and honey
Recipe is here: http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/03/13/health/sweet-oven-baked-grits-and-millet-with-pecans-and-maple-syrup.html?referrer (Mar. 2015) Note: The photo shows our modification: we swapped out medium-grain cornmeal for the grits and amaranth for the millet. We also garnished with walnuts instead of pecans. The result was less solid than the original recipe, but still delicious. (Nov. 2016)
Old-fashioned cornmeal mush with fresh blueberries
Recipe is here: http://ansonmills.com/recipes/475 . We recommend reducing the amount of salt to just 1/8 tsp (the recipe calls for 1 tsp). We also fold the hot milk (we use 1 or 2%, not whole) into the pot, rather than serving it on the side. (Mar. 2015)
Italian wedding soup
This recipe is based on http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/mini-meatball-soup-recipe.html, with modifications. We did not make the grilled cheese sandwiches in the recipe, either. (Mar. 2015)
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