21, May 2011
Kitchen Sink Cookies
This recipe is inspired by the Momofuku compost cookie. I wanted something that was thicker and chewier (the compost cookie is thin and almost creamy in its texture, and a little crumbly) and a little darker, saltier, and less sweet. I started with this recipe, which came out so good…
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8, May 2011
Whole wheat chocolate chip cookies
Slightly adapted from Orangette, who slightly adapted it herself. These are thick and hearty, but not in a way that screams “whole wheat” or “healthy” — the heartiness just adds to the deliciousness. One modification: I’d sprinkle the tops with a little sea salt before baking next time. Ingredients 1…
8, May 2011
House special noodles
House special noodles isn’t a recipe so much as a general concept — noodle soup made with whatever happens to be handy, the more the merrier. This one was fortunately much more successful than our last attempt and will probably be the basis for future recipes. The vital difference was…
20, Apr 2011
Stir-fry noodles with chicken and broccoli
I based this recipe off the general approach in our favorite pad thai recipe, but with a soy-hoisin base instead of fish sauce-ketchup. It came out pretty good, though the sauce could be lightened a little (maybe reduce the soy and hoisin, maybe add a little lime or something). The…
8, Apr 2011
Julia Child’s Vinaigrette
E’s go-to salad dressing. Ingredients 1/2 Tbsp finely minced shallot or scallion 1/2 Tbsp Dijon-type mustard 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 Tbsp wine vinegar 1/3 to 1/2 cup excellent olive oil, or other fine, fresh oil Freshly ground pepper Directions Shake all the ingredients together…
30, Jan 2011
Peanut chicken stew
E’s mom made us this stew the other night and it was very tasty. It’s derived from an African dish, where it’s made with peanuts and yams. Ingredients 2 tbsp peanut oil 1 small onion, coarsely chopped 1 3-lb chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces 2 1/2 tsp kosher salt…
30, Jan 2011
Thai spareribs
Another recipe from the Bon Appetit February 2011 issue. They came out really good, very tender and falling off the bone, with a tasty crust. Ingredients 3 lb spareribs Boiling water 2 large lemongrass stalks 1/2 c + 6 tbsp soy sauce 1/2 c packed golden brown sugar 1/2 c…
30, Jan 2011
Brownies from Bon Appetit
These are billed on the cover of the February 2011 Bon Appetit as “Best-ever brownies. Warning: you will eat the entire tray.” They really are very good and only a little more complicated than my standard brownie recipe. Due to temporary confusion, I actually made them with 1 c white…
22, Jan 2011
House special noodles
Inspired by a bowl of “house special” soup at Green Leaf that included all kinds of stuff (in comparison to my usual favorite, the elegantly simple pho), we decided to make our own house special soup with whatever was on hand. This one came out pretty good, though if the…
21, Jan 2011
Chicken and tomato sandwich
Lately, I often have to make dinner in a 30-minute window, while keeping a toddler company, using ingredients at home or stuff I can pick up with a quick stop at the market. I improvised this one because I knew the thinly-sliced chicken would be fast to cook and easy…