Category Archives: Recipes

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Recipe: Shrimp Curry with Coconut Cashew Gravy

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

  This dish is so unctuous and irresistible, hard to believe it’s also good for you. Adapted from a similar recipe in Dr. David Ludwig’s Always Hungry? book. Serves four as a stew with or without rice. Ingredients: For the … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Cheeseburger Beans

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

When you want a cheeseburger but all you have is beans, make Cheeseburger Beans. Goes well with a hot dog or grilled chicken. Serves two as a main dish, or four as a side. Ingredients: Approx. 15 ounce can pinto … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Umami Butter

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

I happened on umami butter as a sauté base for green beans… fantastic. Also works well with mushrooms. I would consider it for any sautéed food that could benefit from a jolt of this savory accent: steaks, cottage fries, peppers, … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Leftover Banana Bread

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

The Eagle Brand condensed milk adds a nice richness to this leftover banana bread. A good thing to make after the holidays when you discover lots of blackened bananas lurking in the corners of your refrigerator. Makes 1 big loaf. … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Accident Bread

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

Accident Bread happened because I was experimenting with Sirvinta wheat, a heritage grain I picked up at the Maine Kneading Conference. I was under the impression it was a high extraction flour but the resulting dough was quite different than expected. … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Sautéed Asparagus with Hazelnuts

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

The warm sweetness of roasted hazelnuts is balanced by the tartness of lemon zest to create a heartier side dish. Asparagus with hazelnuts would be an excellent accompaniment to your holiday prime rib. Serves four. Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus 1 … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Thanksgiving Morning Omelette

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

What to do with the liver that comes in that bag of parts inside the turkey? It’s too strong tasting to use in stock or gravy, so most folks toss it away. Thanksgiving Morning Omelette is a much better solution. Inspired by … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Fried Oyster Po’ Boys

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

Thanksgiving is a good time to make fried oyster po’ boys because jarred oysters are often on sale. I experimented with both a buttermilk soak and an egg soak and found that buttermilk has more flavor but eggs make for … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Election Cake

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

U.S. Election Day in the early years of our Republic was a happy and festive occasion. Election Cake was served as a reward for voting or simply to celebrate democracy. A number of bakers are offering it this year to encourage … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Skillet Steak

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

This is a very simple recipe that may produce the best steak you have ever had. Ingredients: Cast iron skillet Steak that is not larger than the skillet Kosher salt Other seasonings of your choice Method: Heat your seasoned cast … Continue reading →

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