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Recipes that include shallot

Fresh Peas with Mint

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Finally! We moved, but it’s not all smooth sailing yet. We’re living out of boxes and we don’t have a kitchen yet. While our perfect kitchen is being built (which we will be talking about soon), I’m going to have to get crafty. I do have many plug-in appliances (rice cooker, toaster oven, panini press, waffle maker, microwave, etc.) so we’re still going to have a ball here. I think we’re going to be pleasantly surprised with how much I (or you) can do without a kitchen. (Gulp) Determined to eat well every single day without exceptions, here goes…

I get the favorites questions a lot. What’s your favorite restaurant? What’s your favorite dish to make? What’s your favorite cuisine? I simply can’t answer a question like that. It’s like choosing a favorite child. After being asked this question for the billionth time, I sat deep in thought, on the train, trying to drown out the sounds of the obnoxious guy playing music on his ipod. (Dude, it’s called headphones!) Could I pick a favorite if I really tried?

With serious effort, I still could not. Instead, I realized that I could categorize all foods into three categories (I think). Let’s say roughly 40% fall into favorites, 10% into not-so-favorite, and 50% into that middle ground. Notice that I don’t have dislikes because I really don’t. I eat everything that is considered real food and though there are a few things that I don’t order myself, I still take a bite if Lon has it on his plate.

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Crunchy Cranberry Salad

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Finally! We moved, but it’s not all smooth sailing yet. We’re living out of boxes and we don’t have a kitchen yet. While our perfect kitchen is being built (which we will be talking about soon), I’m going to have to get crafty. I do have many plug-in appliances (rice cooker, toaster oven, panini press, waffle maker, microwave, etc.) so we’re still going to have a ball here. I think we’re going to be pleasantly surprised with how much I (or you) can do without a kitchen. (Gulp) Determined to eat well every single day without exceptions, here goes…

As I packed up the kitchen at our last apartment, and cooked my last few meals, I started panicking a bit. Ok, a lot. I knew we wouldn’t have a kitchen for a while. But, as I started packing up our utility junk drawer, guess what I found inside?

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Make Chicken Soup, Not War

Thursday, January 21, 2010

I’ve been working on this post since the beginning of winter, when I first started thinking about chicken soups. The variety of chicken soups across so many cultures is just so interesting to me. They are all different, yet share that common bond, the ability to comfort anyone, and make each of us think of home.

Chicken Orzo Soup

There isn’t anything scientific in the post. I did not set out to prove or disprove anything, or even test any theories. This is not about one being better than the others. I just wanted to try several different recipes and methods, just to take notice and appreciate what each had to offer, and each one did have something special to offer. I will make all of these again, and I hope this post is useful for you each and every winter.

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Broccoli Stem and Cherry Salad

Sunday, December 13, 2009

I know lots of you are throwing out the broccoli stems, just eating the pretty little florets. I also know that you’re not wasting it intentionally, you just don’t see recipes for broccoli stems that often. Who knows what to do with them? Well, let this be a start to new things. Broccoli stems are crisp and crunchy, refreshing, and healthy.

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Okra Succotash

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Any time okra comes up in conversation, it seems that half the crowd will scrunch their nose, the other half will jump up in excitement. I’m not sure if I’m the only one who doesn’t fall into either boat, but I eat it when it’s there and I could easily do without it. I understand those that dislike it though, because prepared incorrectly, it can get pretty slimy. I’m no expert in okra, but armed with a few tips, you can keep the slime down to a minimum.

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Fresh Sriracha

Sunday, August 30, 2009

This Weekend Shout-out goes to Todd and Diane, of White on Rice Couple, for posting a recipe for sriracha style hot sauce! Make your own sriracha? Yea! As much as I try to make everything, it never even occurred to me to make sriracha. My handy squeeze bottle is always on the left fridge door, and I grew up with that rooster, so I’ve never questioned it. I am flabbergasted by the freshness and new life this sauce takes on. The heat of the chilies perk up the sweetness of the tomatoes, which highlights the rich umami of fish sauce. (Diane, you are so right about the fish sauce.) What genius! It’s as usable as ketchup (put it on my burger last night and my omelet this morning) but so much more sophisticated and twisted, almost evil. I think I’m falling into a mean addiction. I shouldn’t be surprised because nearly everything freshly home-made is better but really, when you didn’t think sriracha could get any better….

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Oxtails in Chinese Tomato Sauce

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Oxtail with Chinese Tomato Sauce 3

Oxtails in Chinese Tomato Sauce was a regular part of growing up. My brother and I loved this dish; we’re practically made of this stuff. So when I opened my fridge and stared at the oxtails, I knew I had to make it for Lon so I called me mom for instructions. It turns out, it’s ridiculously easy, so if you have kids, this will end up being a regular in your house. I didn’t have a single cousin (in my large family) that could resist this stuff.

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Artichokes with Creamy Caper Dip

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Artichoke with Creamy Caper Dip

When I’m sick, I start using the microwave to cook. It’s just a lot less effort and quick. I can return to sitting on the couch in no time. Luckily, I had artichokes in the fridge. You just cut off the stem and about 1″ off the top. Place it in a microwave safe bowl with about 1/4″ of water, cover and microwave for about 3 minutes. Rest for 2 minutes, turn it over, cover, and microwave for another 2 minutes. This was for 1 medium sized artichoke. Add some time for larger artichokes or if you want to heat two or three at a time.

While you are microwaving, you can make this easy dip.

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Moroccan Spiced Meatloaf

Friday, May 23, 2008

Inspired by the nicely spiced lamb meatballs at Alta, I decided to make Moroccan Spiced Meatloaf. Lon happens to love meatloaf and the last time I made it, he raved. I love when he loves my food so I thought this would be a good shot and I think this one beat the last one!

Moroccan Spiced Meatloaf

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Improved Baked Tofu

Thursday, December 20, 2007

We had friends over for dinner tonight and since one of our guests was a vegetarian, I decided to try to improve on that tofu recipe I had been working on for Lon. With just a few changes to the preparation and baking temperature (marinade staying the same), Lon loved the texture. Our guests seem to like it as well. It’s not the most attractive looking tofu but it does taste good. My improved recipe is below the picture (photo updated 9/15/15)…

Slow Baked Tofu

Start with 1 Block (16-18oz) Tofu

Marinade

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 pinch white pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare as directed in the about.com method.
  2. Marinate overnight. Turning over once.
  3. Place tofu on a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil. Save marinade.
  4. Bake in a preheated 300 degree F oven for 30 minutes. Pour the remaining marinade over the tofu. Continue baking for another 30 minutes. Serve.

In case you’re curious about what else we had for dinner:

  • Scallion Fried Rice
  • String Beans in Sa Cha Sauce
  • Chicken Curry Stew
  • Baby Bok Choy
  • Baked Tofu
  • Chocolate Cake with Cognac Ganache Glaze
  • Fruit Tart (Shayna brought it from Whole Foods. It was really good!)

 

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