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Chinese cabbage stirfry with bacon and chicken

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We tried this recipe: https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-cabbage-stir-fry/ Our modifications: first, for the protein we sauteed bacon (about 2 strips) cut into matchsticks, and then once the bacon rendered a bit, we added one boneless chicken breast, cut into ½" thick slices (each piece about 2x2"). Second, we hand-tore ½ small head of red cabbage. This dish was… Continue reading Chinese cabbage stirfry with bacon and chicken

Post-Thanksgiving curry puffs

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This was a good use of 1.5 cups shredded leftover roast turkey breast, 1 cup mashed potatoes, and ¼ cup chopped roasted parsnips and carrots, in addition to a small shallot (in lieu of an onion), ¾ cup peas, and 2 Tbsp minced parsley plus 2 Tbsp lemon juice (in lieu of cilantro). We made… Continue reading Post-Thanksgiving curry puffs

Curry fried rice with leftover roast turkey

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We tried this recipe: https://www.vietworldkitchen.com/blog/2015/05/fried-rice-tips-curry-recipe.html Our modifications: first, using a large nonstick frying pan, we browned 1 cup chopped, roast turkey in 1 tsp vegetable oil, then seasoned lightly (about ½ tsp) with Maggi Seasoning, and then set aside. Second, we added 2 tsp vegetable oil, then sauteed chopped raw vegetables (1.5 celery stalks, 2… Continue reading Curry fried rice with leftover roast turkey

Buttermilk-brined roast turkey breast

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We tried this recipe for our small Thanksgiving meal: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021522-buttermilk-brined-turkey-breast?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share Our modifications: first, we used a 5 lb bone-in Butterball whole breast, which had been marinated in a light saline solution. Second, to offset the sodium, we reduced the sea salt to just 1 Tbsp but increased the buttermilk to 2 quarts (8 cups) to… Continue reading Buttermilk-brined roast turkey breast

Baked rigatoni, version 3

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We tried this recipe: https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/baked-rigatoni-pasta-recipe/ Our modifications: first, we added 4 oz chopped, trimmed fresh cremini mushrooms and 2 chopped roasted baby Yukon potatoes (about ¼ cup) to the 2 lb mince (1 lb beef, 1 lb hot Italian sausage without casing). Second, for the sauce we used 24 oz Rao’s marinara plus 15 oz… Continue reading Baked rigatoni, version 3

Hungarian-style minced beef goulash

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We tried this recipe: https://www.yummly.com/recipe/Ground-Beef-Goulash-1424816 We had a high-walled, large stainless steel pan, so we managed to make this recipe without using the second pot (instead, we held the cooked beef and onion in a large mixing bowl before adding them back into the pan later, along with the 1.5 cups chicken broth). We reduced… Continue reading Hungarian-style minced beef goulash

Toad in the hole

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After watching The Crown, we felt inspired to make this classic British dish: https://www.seriouseats.com/toad-in-the-hole-recipe-11746714 Our modifications: first, we didn’t have British sausage, so we used three Polish country sausages (about 1 lb total), halved lengthwise. The Polish sausages were fully cooked, but we browned them in oil. Second, we lightly coated a 9x12" glass casserole… Continue reading Toad in the hole

Chinese braised daikon radish with minced pork and dried shrimp

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First, place 2 Tbsp Chinese tiny dried shrimp in small bowl and add room-temperature water to reconstitute the shrimp. Let sit for 15 minutes, then strain out the water and place the reconstituted shrimp on a large cutting board. Gently mince the shrimp or crush it in a mortar and pestle. Second, using a large… Continue reading Chinese braised daikon radish with minced pork and dried shrimp