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Category Archives: Recipes
Recipe: Acme Olive Bread II (improved!)
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
Posted in Baking and Baked Goods, Eating, Recipes
Tagged Acme Bakery, San Francisco, sourdough, starter
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Recipe: Sautéed Zucchini with Shaved Fennel
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
Recipe: Batterless Corn Fritters
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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Tagged ceviche, corn, fritters, Lorinda
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Recipe: “Parasite” Noodles with Leftover Prime Rib
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
Recipe: Lemon Impossible Mini-Tarts
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
Recipe: Original Joy of Cooking Buttermilk Pancakes
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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Tagged Argyle Cheese Farmer, Joy of Cooking
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Recipe: Lamb Curry with Lentils
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
Recipe: Indian Cabbage with Turmeric and Black Mustard Seeds
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
Recipe: Lemony Asparagus with Orzo
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
Recipe: Creamy Caesar Dressing
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