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Category Archives: Mains
Recipe: Stovetop Clay Pot Rice
Stovetop Clay Pot Rice is cooked in a saucepan vs an actual clay pot. We did some experimenting with this excellent Woks of Life recipe so we could enjoy this autumn Hong Kong comfort dish with lots of prized crunchy … Continue reading
Recipe: Pineapple Curry
Pineapple Curry tastes exotic but it’s super easy to make with one of those fresh pineapples in markets these days. We used some leftover duck breasts from an earlier experiment, but pork or chicken or tofu would work as well. … Continue reading
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: 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: 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
Recipe: Donnelly Swiss Steak
I snagged this Swiss Steak recipe from neighbor and Facebook friend Jackie Donnelly. She spends much of her time studying microflora in the nearby forests, so I suspected that anything which would lure her indoors had to be pretty exceptional. … Continue reading
Recipe: Thanh Long Garlic Noodles
Thanh Long is an upscale Vietnamese restaurant in San Francisco, famous for its garlic noodles. That dish is currently $15 at the restaurant ($43 if you add four grilled giant tiger prawns) but we can make it at home for … Continue reading
Recipe: Grandma’s Cream of Turkey Soup
Grandma may be gone, but Grandma’s Cream of Turkey Soup lives on. It was one of the most popular items at Grandma’s Pies and Restaurant on Central Ave in Albany, and after the restaurant closed the Times Union published the … Continue reading
Recipe: Tea-Smoked Chicken
Tea-Smoked Chicken is moist, flavorful and far cheaper than tea-smoked duck. And we proved you can make it in an average kitchen without setting off a fire alarm. Choose a fat, juicy bird so you’ll be well rewarded for your … Continue reading