Sesame Tofu with Coconut-Lime Dressing and Spinach

Kids didn’t like.  Andrew and I did.  Need to liberally salt the tofu.    Cook Time: about an hour Yield: 4 servings For the Dressing ¼ cup unsweetened coconut milk 1lime, zested and juiced (1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice) 2 tablespoons sambal oelek-we left out and just added sriracha to taste to our […]

Pumpkin Muffins with Chocolate Chips (and Pecan Streusel)

Wet Ingredients 3 eggs 2 cups granulated sugar 1 3/4 cups pure pumpkin puree 1/2 cup Vegetable oil Dry Ingredients 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tablespoon baking soda 1/2 tablespoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger ADD LATER 1 […]

Swedish Meatballs

Meatballs: 750g Beef&Pork mixed mince 1 onion finely chopped 1 clove of garlic (crushed or minced) 100g breadcrumbs 1 egg 5 tablespoons of milk (whole milk) generous salt and pepper Cream Sauce: 40g butter, 40g plain flour, 300ml bouillon (or consommé), 150ml thick double cream, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon (Dijon) mustard 1. Meatballs: […]

Gingerbread Cookies

Some reviewers say to double the spices. .. 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly milled black pepper 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, at […]

Falafel

1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight (don’t use canned chickpeas) ▢ ½ cup roughly chopped onion ▢ 1 cup roughly chopped parsley, about a one large bunch 1 cup roughly chopped cilantro, about a one large bunch 1 small green chile pepper, serrano or jalapeno pepper 3 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon cumin ▢ 1 teaspoon […]

Chicken Shawarma

CHICKEN MARINADE 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs pounded to an even thickness 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 TBS EACH ground cumin, ground coriander 2 tsp EACH smoked paprika, ground cardamom, salt 1 tsp EACH garlic powder, onion powder, ground turmeric 1/2 tsp EACH cayenne […]

Fry Sauce

¼ cup mayonnaise ⅛ cup ketchup ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper (don’t worry, it’s not too spicy just helps cut the sweetness) ⅛ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon yellow mustard ¼ teaspoon dill pickle juice ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper Put everything in a bowl and stir well. Serve on fries, chicken […]

Spitzesque Fry Sauce

I think this fry sauce tastes more like the Spitz fry sauce than traditional fry sauce. ¾ cup full-fat mayonnaise ⅓ cup ketchup ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce optional ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper for a bit of kick ½ tablespoon Apple cider vinegar substitute for any pickle brine […]

Oven Baked Fries

    Total Time: about 45 minutes 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided 1 ½ pounds golden yellow potatoes Yukon Gold or similar, about 4 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus additional to taste 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon dill weed (I left this out) ¼ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Place […]

Cuban Chicken and Black Bean Rice Bowls

Chicken 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil 2 large chicken breasts, diced 2 Tbsp. ground cumin 1 Tbsp. chili powder 1 Tbsp. dried oregano salt and pepper to taste 4 garlic cloves Zest and juice of 1 orange Zest and juice of 1 lime Black Beans 2 tsp. vegetable oil ½ yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, […]