Category Archives: Recipes

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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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Recipe: Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

Once you’ve tried Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts, you’ll never make them any other way. The outer leaves crisp as they cook, for a crunchy treat that makes kale chips green with envy. We’ve seen some recipes that add bacon bits … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Bacon Fat

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

Many dishes (especially beans) benefit from a tablespoon or two of Bacon Fat, aka Bacon Grease. But, like pita, bacon fat is one of those ubiquitous ingredients it’s hard to find a recipe for. Problem solved. Makes 4 T, which … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Wilted Salad Frary-Style

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

This salad was served as a weekend lunch in my college dining hall, when staffing was light and most students were too hungover to eat. Accompanying it were sausage links and applesauce, a toothsome and vaguely middle-European meal. Serves 4. … Continue reading →

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