Got this recipe from a friend and I’m typing it up here so I can find it later. I don’t know how authentic this is, but it tastes great. I never would have thought to use ketchup, but trust me, it totally works. The original recipe just called for curry powder. I don’t know what… Continue reading Pad Thai
Shakshuka
This is a North African dish. It’s a really hearty vegetable stew, then you crack eggs on top of it and let them cook to your liking. If you like runny yolks you can stop it there, if you like them fully set you can steam them to completion. I add chickpeas to mine, but that’s completely optional,… Continue reading Shakshuka
Harissa
This is an African seasoning paste. It’s sort of a cousin to Thai curry paste or pesto, in that it’s really flavorful and not really meant to be eaten by itself. I use it in shakshuka, it’s good with vegetables of any kind and it’s supposed to be great with grilled chicken. I used a mixture of… Continue reading Harissa
White Bean Tapenade
I like white beans, I was curious to find something else to do with them. I’m not actually sure what a tapenade is, I think it’s a fancy word for “something you put on bread.” It’s a nice little appetizer. Indredients 1 15 oz can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed, and roughly chopped 1/2 cup pitted… Continue reading White Bean Tapenade
Scarpaccia
This is an Italian tart that is mostly made from zucchini. I was curious to try it out because it’s a cooking method I’ve never heard of before: you salt a bunch of sliced zucchini and onion, then put something heavy on top of it to press the water out. Later, you remove the veggies,… Continue reading Scarpaccia
Red curry paste
Okay, so, I’m not sure how accurate this is, because I couldn’t get the right chili peppers. Here’s the thing: if you buy thai red chilis in the store, I’m pretty sure that they’re just red birds eye chilis. Which is fine, but from what I’ve read, when you make this, you actually want red… Continue reading Red curry paste
Portillo’s copycat chocolate cake recipe
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
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
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