This recipe offends me because it’s fucking perfect and stupidly simple. I almost wish there was some secret, but there really isn’t much of one. It’s just Betty crocker and mayonnaise. That’s it. Go forth, make delicious chocolate cake, and be happy! Ingredients 1 box Betty crocker devil’s food cake mix 1 cup cold water… Continue reading Portillo’s copycat chocolate cake recipe
Author: bigbenbt
Asparagus and Red Pepper cream sauce
This is something I like to make in the spring when asparagus is in season, it’s a slight twist on an alfredo sauce and I think the vegetables really brighten it up. It’s best when asparagus is in season, but you can really make it any time of year. Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 1 large… Continue reading Asparagus and Red Pepper cream sauce
Butter Lentils (Dal Makhani)
So, I’ve been vegetarian for a while, but Indian Butter Chicken is still one of my favorite things in the world, so I looked into this, which is basically the vegetarian version of the dish, with lentils and beans instead of chicken. The flavors are almost the same, and it’s incredibly filling. One thing I… Continue reading Butter Lentils (Dal Makhani)
Quinoa Burgers
These things are honest to god fantastic. They don’t taste anything like a beef burger, they’re a patty made from quinoa and vegetables, but the flavor is amazing. And they can get a nice char on the outside that tastes great. I eat them with whipped goat cheese, which I’m going to punch up at… Continue reading Quinoa Burgers
Pickled Green Beans
I was in the mood to try something new, so I asked a friend if she liked these and she started salivating. They don’t take nearly as much salt as dill pickles, and the green beans end up with a really light flavor compared to other pickles. I like them a lot and they’re part… Continue reading Pickled Green Beans
Pickled Tomatoes
They taste like little Bloody Mary bites. They keep in the fridge for a few weeks, at least. Not sure how long they actually stay good, the vinegar should keep them good to eat for a long time, but they don’t usually last very long. Ingredients 2 pints cherry tomatoes 1 cup apple cider vinegar… Continue reading Pickled Tomatoes
Mushroom Lentil “Meatballs”
These were something found by googling around for vegetarian things to eat with pasta. It sounded sufficiently weird that I felt like I had to give it a shot just to see what the hell it tasted like. Turns out they’re not bad! They don’t really taste anything like a meatball but they’re good in… Continue reading Mushroom Lentil “Meatballs”
Falafel
Adapted from the serious eats recipe, which mostly means I added more herbs because I think their stuff is always low on seasoning. A fryer is your friend here, it makes the actual cooking a breeze. Otherwise just do your best with a pot, a stove, and an instant read thermometer. You do want to… Continue reading Falafel
Lemon Rice
I guess this is a Greek thing? It came up when I googled “things to eat with falafel,” and was listed as a Greek dish. Shrug. The turmeric is purely for color, you can feel free to leave it off. Ingredients 1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed until the water is clear 2 tablespoons… Continue reading Lemon Rice
Tabouli or Tabouleh or however you spell it, it’s still great
Turns out this is the stuff I’ve been getting for years at the kebab places, I just didn’t know what it was called. I just pointed and said “the stuff with tomatoes and parsley in it.” It’s a great side salad by itself, or you can throw it on gyros or falafel or almost anything… Continue reading Tabouli or Tabouleh or however you spell it, it’s still great
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