Category Archives: Mains

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Recipe: Turkey Wiggle

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Burnt My Fingers

A classic family dinner recipe that takes advantage of leftover Thanksgiving turkey or turkey on sale. Turkey Wiggle was served at my grandmother’s Christmas party every year when I was young and we never grew tired of it. Original recipe, from … Continue reading →

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Master Recipe: Beef Jerky

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Burnt My Fingers

This is a “master” beef jerky  recipe because, with all the options available, I don’t want to be overly specific. Follow these general guidelines and you will have a delicious chewable strip of meat. Ingredients: Beef round steak, 2 lbs … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Carnitas

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Burnt My Fingers

The original pulled pork, without the attitude. Amazingly easy because all you need is piggy, water, salt and time. Number of servings determined by the size of the roast; allow 1/2 pound per person measured by uncooked weight. Ingredients: 1 … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Monterey Tuna Salad

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Burnt My Fingers

My best recollection of the sweet tuna salad served at the Fountain Court Café in the Monterey, CA Community Hospital. This cafeteria is so popular that perfectly healthy people from nearby communities flock to eat here; priority seating is given … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Overnight Pizza Dough

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Burnt My Fingers

Adapted from Jeffrey Hamelman at King Arthur Flour. Unlike Pizza D’oh, overnight pizza dough a classic Neapolitan crust with nothing but flour, water, salt and leavening. Makes four individual pizzas (approximately 8 inch diameter). Ingredients: 500 g all-purpose flour 340 ml … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Peanut Butter Sandwich with Cheese and Onion

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Burnt My Fingers

Bored with PBJ? Try this peanut butter, cheese and onion concoction that was introduced to me by my college roommate Elliot. It’s filling, gives you lots of protein and fiber, and the tastes complement each other surprisingly well. Ingredients: 2 slices … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Korean Fried Chicken

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Burnt My Fingers

Sweet, sour, spicy, greasy: so good and so so good for you (not). This was my contribution to the neighborhood Super Bowl party. Makes 6-8 appetizer portions using one of the 2.5 pound Tyson bags I found at my supermarket; … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Chicken in a Pot

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Burnt My Fingers

Foolproof way to make perfect poached chicken as a base ingredient for other recipes. Actual prep and paying-attention time totals under 10 minutes. Ingredients: One whole chicken Water, about 5 quarts or to cover the chicken 1 T Kosher salt … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Curried Chicken Salad

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Burnt My Fingers

Makes 4 curried chicken salad sandwiches or entrée-size salad portions. Ingredients: 1 ½ c cooked chicken, skin removed, cut in ½ inch dice ½ c chopped celery ½ c chopped apple (peeled) 1 t curry powder (sweet if you have … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Easy Chicken Cacciatore

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Burnt My Fingers

Easy Chicken Cacciatore is a variation of the easy pasta technique in which we undercook the pasta, then let it absorb the sauce. Serves 4. Ingredients: 1 ½ c cooked chicken, diced 1 T Kosher salt 12 oz dry pasta 12 … Continue reading →

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