Category Archives: Recipes

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Recipe: No-No Caesar Dressing

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

Awhile back we took on the challenge of getting rid of the egg in caesar dressing to make it safe on long picnic days. Now we’re going further and getting rid of the anchovies for those who hate our favorite … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Halal Guys White Sauce

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

After all the speculation (and intentional misdirection) Halal Guys White Sauce proved surprisingly easy to copycat. It’s just mayonnaise with a bit of extra tartness and ground black pepper. Makes 1 cup. Ingredients: 1 c mayonnaise (I use Hellman’s/Best Foods) … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Granny Shimer’s Pickled Beets & Eggs (from Jake Bryan)

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

Reader Jake Bryan was kind enough to share his grandmother’s Pennsylvania Dutch recipe for pickled beets and eggs with onion. Only modification I’ve made is the salt content: Jake uses 1½ t per pint. (But he tells me his granny … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Utica Long Hots

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

Another in the pantheon of Utica Italian specialties, along with Chicken Riggies and Utica Greens. Utica Long Hots couldn’t be easier to make, or more challenging to eat: the peppers range from mild to Jalapeño-hot, and you don’t know what … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Pineapple Cole Slaw

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

Inspired by the slaw served at the historic Saltsman’s Hotel in Ephratah, NY, Pineapple Cole Slaw is a mild, refreshing side dish that would be right at home at my mother’s canasta club lunches. Goes well with barbecued meats. Serves … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Sauce Packet Deviled Eggs

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

When I travel I stay at mid-priced places that often feature a breakfast buffet. There is usually a big bowl of peeled hardboiled eggs. I realize this is one of the healthier choices, but hardboiled eggs are boring. Solution: grab … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Three-Day Fried Chicken

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

We took a stab at recreating the fried chicken served at Sweet Home Café at the National Museum of African-American History in Washington, DC. According to Chef Albert Lukas, “we’re bringing our chicken in a seasoned brine, and day two, … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Joy Balls

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

Joy Balls really do taste quite a bit like Almond Joy candies. I started with this paleo recipe but rolled them in coconut at the end to dress them up a bit. Makes about 1 1/2 dozen balls; three is … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Boston Brown Bread with Sourdough

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

This is a “thirded” Boston brown bread, meaning it is made with equal amounts of whole wheat and rye flours and cornmeal because wheat was too scarce and expensive to use on its own in colonial times. It is cooked … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Jacqueline’s Rice-A-Roni

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

Jacqueline, the granddaughter-in-law of the originator of Rice-A-Roni, makes this rendition for family gatherings. She starts with rice and vermicelli, but I wanted to try it with the actual product. Serves 4. Ingredient: 1 package Rice-A-Roni, chicken flavor 1/4 c … Continue reading →

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