Category Archives: Recipes

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Recipe: Turkey Stuffing Waffle

Posted on November 27, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

Turkey stuffing waffles are a thing. Even Kenji is making one. But the recipes you find online have lots of caveats like be sure you spray lots of Pam on the waffle iron, and handle the waffle carefully so it … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Everyday Cole Slaw

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

I was making some cole slaw to go with fried fish the other night and mentioned I was doing nothing special, just everyday cole slaw—actually I needlessly used a four-dollar synonym, “quotidian”, and my wife commented “to me, all cole … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Pav Bhaji (Mumbai street food)

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

This is the Pav Bhaji I made in Minita Sanghvi’s cooking class, taking notes frantically because she cooks from instinct, not recipes. The quantities for some spices seem quite small but the dish was not lacking flavor; feel free to … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Creamy Cucumber Salad

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

Creamy Cucumber Salad came from a German food blog, and it does remind us of salads served at a meals-included Munich hotel during a stay long ago. Goes great with fish or in a smorgasbord-type setting. We’ve drastically cut back … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Smoked Baked Beans

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

Smoked baked beans are cooked along with your brisket or other smoked meat, taking advantage of the extra space on your rack if you have a barrel smoker, or the top level if you have a Weber Bullet like me. … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Best Way Eggplant Parm

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

Best Way Eggplant Parm uses a flour-and-egg wash when cooking the eggplant slices. This creates a barrier to keep the slices from absorbing excessive oil, plus it provides another layer of flavor that’s similar to breadcrumbs but without the grease. … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Esquites (Mexican roasted corn salad)

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

Esquites are the grown-up, raised-pinky version of elotes, the popular “Mexican street corn” ears which are roasted on a grill and slathered with mayonnaise and spices. Because the niblets are off the cob the product is easier to manage and … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Purple Hull Peas

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

Purple hull peas are prized down south, and this born Southerner is lucky to have a fresh supply locally in upstate New York. They are preferred because they have a less-earthy taste than black eye peas, and also I suspect … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Cumin Cole Slaw

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

Cumin Cole Slaw relies on one simple ingredient for a refreshing twist on a classic. We used napa cabbage because we had bought a huge head at H Mart in San Francisco and it turns out napa, aka “Chinese” cabbage, … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Best Way Pesto

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

Best Way Pesto starts with a mortar and pestle, finishes in a food processor. This creates maximum flavor because the plant cells are broken down through pounding, then chopped into an even consistency which we found was not possible without … Continue reading →

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