Category Archives: Recipes

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Recipe: Acme Olive Bread II (improved!)

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Burnt My Fingers

Today’s Acme Olive Bread II recipe is a step forward in trying to duplicating the original, which we will never completely succeed at because we don’t access to the same olives and marinating brine. We upped the amount of olive … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Sautéed Zucchini with Shaved Fennel

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Burnt My Fingers

Sautéed Zucchini with Shaved Fennel was another hotel room hack. I had a fat green squash, a bulb of fennel and some dried herbes de provence. What would happen if I combined them? The fennel adds sweetness and the h … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Batterless Corn Fritters

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Burnt My Fingers

Batterless corn fritters are a specialty of Lolinda, an Argentine Steakhouse in San Francisco. The niblets stick together as if by magic and the fritters are a perfect accompaniment to their ceviche. After many attempts we got pretty close, with … Continue reading →

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Recipe: “Parasite” Noodles with Leftover Prime Rib

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Burnt My Fingers

In the Korean movie “Parasite”, the parasitic family makes a rich noodle dish by combining two varieties of instant noodles with rare roast beef. We had some leftover prime rib* which was perfect. The finished dish is savory, filling and … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Lemon Impossible Mini-Tarts

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Burnt My Fingers

Mouth-watering pictures of Lemon Impossible Mini-Tarts are all over the internet, but they are generally misleading because the recipe bakes its own crust yet they are shown in premade pastry shells. The actual recipe makes something between a tart and … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Original Joy of Cooking Buttermilk Pancakes

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Burnt My Fingers

I think this is the way buttermilk pancakes were prepared in the original Joy of Cooking. (The current recipe is fine too.) Anyway, the result can’t be beat, especially if you have some good quality buttermilk. Makes 10-12 four-inch pancakes. … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Lamb Curry with Lentils

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Burnt My Fingers

Lamb Curry with Lentils sustained many a college student in off-campus meals, thanks to Myra Waldo’s Complete Book of Oriental Cooking. It’s easy, cheap, nutritious and filling… what more could you ask? Makes 4 servings. Ingredients: 1 lb lamb, cut … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Indian Cabbage with Turmeric and Black Mustard Seeds

Posted on April 6, 2025 by Burnt My Fingers

Indian Cabbage with Turmeric and Black Mustard Seeds is from the delightful (and hard to find) Yogi Cook Book by Yogi Vithaldas with Susan Roberts. They advise using it as a substitute for cole slaw served with Indian dishes. Makes … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Lemony Asparagus with Orzo

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Burnt My Fingers

Lemony Asparagus with Orzo is a pleasant way to enjoy early season asparagus and the lemon makes it feel like summer is already here. We were lucky enough to have some sweet Meyer lemons brought back from CA plus some … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Creamy Caesar Dressing

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Burnt My Fingers

A classic Caesar is fine, but sometimes you want a creamy Caesar dressing. Especially if you have a bagful of “Spring Greens” vs rugged romaine. This recipe works because it contains all the essentials including eggs in a food safe … Continue reading →

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