This recipe was inspired by a delicious frittata that my friend Leah shared with me last week. I will try to post the recipe later. (Mar. 2015)
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Brown rice krispie treats
We made this with Whole Foods brown rice cereal. Recipe based on http://www.ricekrispies.com/recipes/the-original-treats (Mar. 2015)
Italian-style marinated chick pea and tuna salad
We made this recipe: http://www.foodiewithfamily.com/marinated-chickpea-salad/ except that we added about 2 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley. For herbs, we added a little Greek oregano and thyme (fresh herbs that I stuck in the freezer) and crushed red pepper. (Mar. 2015)
Blueberry corn muffins
I have tried out a number of corn muffin recipes, and this one is my favorite. Preheat oven to 425. Stir 1 2/3 cup flour, 1/3 cup blue cornmeal, ½ tsp salt, 1 Tbsp baking powder, and ½ tsp baking soda in a small bowl and set aside. In a separate bowl, cream together 1/3… Continue reading Blueberry corn muffins
Sichuan minced pork with tofu (ma po tofu)
I grew up eating this dish at Chinese restaurants, and every once in a while my mother made this at home from a ma po seasoning packet. I decided to try a recipe from scratch. Cut 16 oz firm tofu into ½ inch pieces, soak in boiling water for 15 minutes, and then drain and… Continue reading Sichuan minced pork with tofu (ma po tofu)
Chinese-style minced pork with broccoli
We loosely followed this recipe, http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/3142393-Ground-Pork-and-Broccoli. Our modifications: we added chopped chives and minced garlic to the marinade and sautéed 1 chopped onion (instead of minced garlic). (Mar. 2015)
Kimchi fried rice
Although my parents immigrated from South Korea, kimchi fried rice was not part of our family repertoire. Instead, I learned this recipe from a friend while living in NY. Using a wok, saute 1 pork chop (cut into bite-sized pieces; you can discard the bone) until browned, then add 3 cups chopped kimchi with liquid… Continue reading Kimchi fried rice
Korean-Chinese fish cake soup over noodles (ool myun)
This is a dish from my childhood, one that I did not realize was part of a Korean-Chinese fusion (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_Chinese_cuisine) until many years later. This is one of my childhood favorites, with its delicate flavor and contrasting textures. Sauté bite-sized pieces of 1/2 lb beef chuck (see Note below) in a little oil. Season… Continue reading Korean-Chinese fish cake soup over noodles (ool myun)
Grape nut pudding
This is a New England custard that Daniel grew up eating, a food memory for him. We finally made the recipe: http://www.food.com/recipe/grape-nut-pudding-330173. Instead of vanilla extract, I added a whole vanilla bean (split and seeds scraped) to the scalded milk and used vanilla-infused sugar instead of regular sugar. I also learned how to scald milk… Continue reading Grape nut pudding
British fish pie
This fish pie features salmon, haddock, and cod. I first had this dish at the Borough Market in London in 2012, and it took me a few years to find a comparable recipe (although admittedly, that restaurant's version is better). Recipe is based on this: http://step-by-step-cook.co.uk/mains/fishpie/?units=US&persons=4, with the following modifications: added a bay leaf and… Continue reading British fish pie
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