I cook as a hobby, and I maintain this blog primarily to keep track of recipes that my family has enjoyed over the years. I started blogging back in 2015, in response to requests from friends for recipes they had seen me post on Facebook (but that I couldn't easily catalog). My original blog was… Continue reading Welcome
Blueberry crisp, small batch style
This is the first recipe we are trying from the Baking for Two cookbook by America’s Test Kitchen. We did not have large enough ramekins, so we used a combo of a 14-36 (14” or 36 cm) Le Creuset oval terracotta baking dish and one 3 3/4” diameter ramekin. We buttered the inside of each…… Continue reading Blueberry crisp, small batch style
Apple crisp, small batch style
We had a craving for apple crisp. We decided to try this recipe: https://kathleenscravings.com/single-serve-apple-crisp/. We enjoyed this a lot and may try more of these smaller batch desserts (see Note below). Our modifications: first, we used two ramekins that were 3 3/4” in diameter. We also preheated the oven to 350. Second, we used a…… Continue reading Apple crisp, small batch style
Vegetable quiche with sweet potato crust
We tried this recipe from the Doctor Bowl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd6SHSPHHhM/?srtk=M2UwanZ1cnR2Yndy. She calls it “sweet potato egg veggie bake.” Here is the written recipe: Our modifications: first, we used 2 medium and 1 small orange sweet potato, which we baked (skin on, fork-pierced, drizzled with canola, and wrapped in foil) for 50-55 mins at 425…… Continue reading Vegetable quiche with sweet potato crust
Japanese curry udon
We love the flavors of Japanese curry, and we decided to try this curry udon recipe: https://www.justonecookbook.com/curry-udon/. To make it more plant-forward, we added vegetables that we had on hand (e.g., some green cabbage, one small Yukon potato, a handful of spinach). First, using a medium nonstick Dutch oven, we doubled the recipe as follows:…… Continue reading Japanese curry udon
Lentil and barley soup
We tried this recipe for a plant-forward soup: https://www.bowlofdelicious.com/lentil-barley-soup/. Our modifications: first, for the lentils we used 1/2 cup each brown lentils and French puy (gray) lentils. We also used 1/2 cup pearl barley (not quick-cook barley). We soaked the lentils and barley for 30 mins, then drained and set aside. Second, we generally followed…… Continue reading Lentil and barley soup
Filipino egg-dipped eggplant (tortang talong)
We have been intrigued by this Filipino recipe and tried it with Chinese eggplant: https://panlasangpinoy.com/filipino-vegetable-food-eggplant-omelet-tortang-talong-recipe/. Our modifications: first, we made only one eggplant (a quarter of the recipe). We grilled the Chinese eggplant directly on our gas burner on medium heat. We charred it until the skin turned brown and the flesh appeared to soften…… Continue reading Filipino egg-dipped eggplant (tortang talong)
Creamy mac and cheese with panko topping
My husband loves mac and cheese, and we decided to try this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/791299472-creamy-mac-and-cheese-with-buttered-crumbs?unlocked_article_code=1.G1E.ourk.neG1O0njXeTE&smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share Our modifications: first, we halved the recipe as follows: for the main body, 12 oz (minus 1/4 cup, set aside) Trader Joe’s Ooey Gooey Cheese Blend (https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products.html), which is a combo of cheddar, gruyere, and havarti (see note below); 2 Tbsp…… Continue reading Creamy mac and cheese with panko topping
Sicilian-style roasted cabbage with cannellini beans
We had half of a medium green cabbage in our fridge, and we tried this recipe featuring Sicilian flavors: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1027365-roasted-cabbage-and-butter-beans?unlocked_article_code=1.GVE.83ft.KgNNjUppQSZc&smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share. This was a surprisingly delicious and complex recipe; definitely a keeper. Our modifications: first, we halved the recipe as follows: 1/2 medium cabbage (see Note below), 1 Tbsp avocado oil (for roasting) 2+ Tbsp olive…… Continue reading Sicilian-style roasted cabbage with cannellini beans
Kichidi by Divya’s Kitchen
We tried this recipe from Bon Appetit: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/simple-khichari. We especially liked the addition of quinoa, which we had not seen in other kichidi recipes. Our modifications: first, due to our pantry, we omitted the curry leaves. Instead, we added 1/8 tsp asofoetida, 1/4 tsp cumin seeds, and 1 large dried bay leaf to the turmeric.…… Continue reading Kichidi by Divya’s Kitchen
Japanese curry fried rice
We noticed this recipe on the No Recipe blog: https://norecipes.com/curry-fried-rice/. We found the ingredient measurements hard to follow. We also doubled the recipe and used these proportions: 4 Tbsp vegetable oil, 1 cup finely minced onion (1 medium onion), 1/2 lb minced turkey, 4 cups cooked rice, 2 Tbsp Japanese (S&B) curry powder, 2 tsp…… Continue reading Japanese curry fried rice
